April 2, 2026

She lost everything in a wildfire. Then her adjuster paid 38 cents on the dollar. Here’s the 20-minute fix.

Carol couldn’t remember what she owned. Her adjuster took full advantage. Here’s how you can protect yourself with one Sunday afternoon and your phone camera.

March 31, 2026

Big Spring Sale last calls: Up to 60% off tech and smart tools

Don’t miss out: Snag an Amazon Echo Spot, charging must-haves and outdoor upgrades. All $50 or less.

ChatGPT has been taking notes on you. Here’s how to see them.

ChatGPT’s memory feature is on by default, and it’s been building a personal profile from every conversation you’ve ever had. Here’s what it knows and how to take control in under two minutes.

March 25, 2026

My grandfather had 7 letters on his Ellis Island form. That’s how we got Komando.

My grandparents came from Ukraine with a name nobody could spell. An immigration officer wrote down seven letters, and our family was changed forever. I finally went looking for what came before.

March 20, 2026

Pull up your childhood home and go back in time. Here’s how.

Google Maps has a hidden clock that lets you drag time backward to 2007. Your old fence might be there. The car in the driveway. People have found photos of loved ones taken before they passed. Kim shows you five free ways to walk back through your own history, and one AI trick to make something unforgettable out of it.

March 15, 2026

Data brokers are selling lists of the recently widowed, diagnosed and broke. Here’s who’s buying.

It’s not your credit score they want. It’s your worst moment. Already packaged. Already sold.

March 11, 2026

Everyone’s asking AI to draw their character. I tried something way more interesting.

You’ve seen the trend. Everyone’s asking AI to turn them into a cartoon character, a video game avatar, a Pixar version of themselves. Cute. Fun. I get it. But I kept thinking: What if you asked AI for a portrait that actually meant something, a reflection you’d still be thinking about tomorrow? ✍️ Here’s the […]

February 26, 2026

A data broker was caught selling a list of 435,000 Alzheimer’s patients. Your family could be on it

A Texas company sold names, addresses and phone numbers of people with Alzheimer’s, addictions and disabilities to anyone willing to pay. The fine? Just $45,000.

February 19, 2026

AI can clone your voice in 3 seconds. Here’s how scammers are using it against you.

Voice cloning tools are cheap, easy to use and terrifyingly accurate. Scammers use them to fool families, coworkers and even banks. OpenAI’s CEO says voice authentication is broken.

February 13, 2026

The $10 mistake that made a doorbell camera useless when it mattered most

Millions of us have a doorbell camera and feel totally safe. But when an 84-year-old woman vanished from her home, the camera on her front door had zero usable footage. Here’s the $10-a-month mistake you might be making right now.

February 11, 2026

Spring break scammers are booking faster than you are. Here’s how to outsmart them.

A woman paid $3,556 through Zelle for a family cruise. Five years later, banned for life. The “consultant” used a stolen credit card. Right now is the cheapest window to book spring break flights, but scammers are circling. I’ll show you when to book, how to save and what to never, ever do.

January 17, 2026

Under-$50 comforts that bring the heat: Up to 60% off

From heating pads to mattress protectors, these helpers are seriously discounted.

January 6, 2026

Smart ways to kick off 2026

Fitness, self-care and organization upgrades your year needs.

December 25, 2025

What Christmas is for me: A personal message from Kim Komando

A Christmas message with tears, turkey and thoughts.

December 24, 2025

Put the phones down: A holiday AI game from The Current

This game gave my family a reason to laugh together instead of scrolling alone.

December 23, 2025

Gifts that show up instantly to save Christmas

No shipping, no wrapping, just smart ideas.

December 22, 2025

Final countdown: 10 gifts you can still pull off

Smarter screens, brighter rooms and cozy wins before Christmas

December 18, 2025

Your holiday hosting gift guide: The stuff you’ll use every year

Work smarter, not harder. Save on party helpers, cleanup hacks and cozy upgrades.

December 16, 2025

What to buy older adults (who say they have everything)

From safety tools to daily comforts, I’ve got you covered.

December 2, 2025

Data detox: How to wipe your info in 2026

While you’re busy filling your cart, retailers are filling their databases with your personal data.