In the mood for a good laugh? You won’t believe the latest easter eggs, jokes and jabs from Cortana, Siri, Google Home, Apple HomePod and Amazon Alexa. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim shows up in rare comedic form in this lighthearted, crack-me-up podcast. It’s tech meets humor in this out-of-the-box episode that will tickle your funny bone!
Is your browser secure? See if it needs updating
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari and Opera. What do all these things have in common? They’re all web browsers, and they all need to be kept up to date to stay safe online.
Each browser has multiple versions out there at any given time. Why? Because when updates are released, some people choose not to install them. This is not a good idea.
Outdated versions of browsers can leave you and your personal information open to hacks. That’s because most browser updates contain critical security patches that keep hackers from taking advantage of known vulnerabilities. So it’s essential that you always have the most secure and updated version of your browser.
But how do you know which one you use? And how do you know it’s up to date? I’ve got you covered with this cool site.
Just visit the aptly named What Browser Am I Using? site. That’s it. You don’t have to enter any information, serial numbers or other technical specifications.
As soon as you get to the site, What Browser Am I Using? tells you what browser you’re on and if it’s the most current version. Plus, there are links to other browsers if you want to give them a try. The site also explains what a browser is and how it functions, if you don’t already know.
To check if your browser is up to date, click on the link we’ve provided below inside the blue box. If you’re reading this article using the Komando.com app, you might not see the blue box, in which case click here to see it.
5 essentials when buying a connected car
We all like to stay connected. We sync up our gadgets and phones. We use smart technology in our places of work, and even in our homes. And guess what? That same connectivity and convenience are quickly becoming a standard feature in our cars too.
Why you’ll want a mesh Wi-Fi network at your home or office
Oh, the frustrating challenges of an inconsistent Wi-Fi connection. There are plenty of reasons your Wi-Fi keeps dropping at your home or office – signal congestion, physical location, firmware issues, hardware limitations or maybe your space is just too big for your router coverage.
A simple new way to make money on YouTube
Google is making it easier than ever to make money on YouTube. If viewers like what they’re watching, they can now “tip” the video creator to support new content in the future. It’s like crowdfunding for YouTube!
Google abandons "Don't be evil" motto
Google promised from the beginning to abide by one simple code of conduct: “Don’t be evil.” But today, that code has been officially erased from all of Google’s public documents. Why? Listen to Kim’s take.
Terms of service killed your privacy
Each time you “click here to agree,” a piece of your privacy dies. Most of us use smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, Google and dozens of other apps. Each one makes you agree to a contract that you likely didn’t read. Do you know what you’ve given up? Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast about how our need for convenience is coming at a very high price.
Something troubling is quietly happening at Google
Google promised a business code of conduct when it was established in 2001, with a pretty direct motto “Don’t be evil.” The motto is being erased, is the culture soon to follow? Listen to this Consumer Tech Update for more on Google’s upfront direction.
7 facts about Big Tech and money
Every quarter, publicly traded companies report how much money they’ve made. Big Tech is made up of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google and Microsoft. Here are seven stunning facts about these companies.
3 ways to search the web without Google tracking you.
Google saves your search history and tracks what you click online. If you need a break from the surveillance, you have options. You can use a search engine that does not mark your every move. Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for three ways to hunt the internet that you may find refreshing.
Do we trust Google?
Who hasn’t gotten frustrated and angry with those irritating and loud pop-up webpage ads? Well, Google’s free web browser, Chrome, is striking back – automatically blocking twelve kinds of especially annoying ads. And the question now becomes: Can we trust Google?
Amazon vs Google
The battle of the tech giants is getting ugly
Microsoft's Bing will pay you to use it
Microsoft has fallen so far behind Google they’re getting desperate
Should social media be liable for terrorism?
The Family of a terror attack victim is files a lawsuit against Google, Facebook and Twitter
The Las Vegas massacre and fake news
Facebook and Google caught red handed spreading fake news
Shopping by voice
Shopping by voice on Amazon and Google could cost you more
Amazon's impact
Walmart and Google band together to compete against Amazon
Google: Does it makes us dumb or smarter?
How often do you turn to your device for answers about health concerns, creating travel plans, where to eat, and directions to get there? If your answer is “All the time” you’re not alone. But could our dependence on tech be inhibiting us from thinking critically and making decisions? While the jury is out about whether or not our tech is really dumbing us down, there might be some evidence that we are relying on tech to perform things that used to define us as uniquely human.