Tag: history

How to pull your driving report for free

You can see your driving report like your credit history. Here’s how to check what insurance companies already have on you and what to do if it’s wrong.

How to wipe your car’s data before you sell it

Selling a car without clearing your info is like selling an unlocked phone. Use these steps to erase your personal data, so no one drives away with it.

You have a secret AI ‘shadow score.’ Here’s how to see it

Kim Komando explains how companies use AI to rank you. Find your secret shadow score and fix your data fast.

The spy in your rental car

Stop syncing your contacts with a rental car. Even one button tap can share way too much.

🛣️ Your driver’s license is worth more than you think

Your driver’s license has two jobs: ID and moneymaker. But sadly, not for you.

White-collar jobs, meet your match

I hear from some of you who say, “Kim, I don’t care about AI, it’s not my thing.” I get it. But AI does matter. You’re using it even when you think you’re not. Ever yell, “Speak to a real person”?  AI is not just here, it’s taking names and unpaid lunch breaks. As much […]

Honor their service: How to get official military records

If you’ve ever lost someone who served, or even just want to understand your family better, listen to this. I was poking around online, and I found my dad’s actual WWII draft card application. His name, his handwriting, his signature, where he lived. It was all there. I didn’t expect to get so emotional, but […]

Real tagline or fever dream?

It’s Friday, and while I have my usual mix of news and tips to keep you tech ahead and not tech left behind, let’s have some fun, too. I’m sure you know that companies toss millions of dollars into the marketing volcano, hoping to birth the next “Just Do It.”  More often than not, what […]

Real-life prompts that go way beyond work, from sleep to date night

After I shared my list of the best AI prompts for work, the comments poured in. “OK, Kim, but what about real life?”  What, my work life isn’t real enough for you? Kidding, great question! You know AI can plan a trip and meals or write a to-do list. But let’s go beyond that.  Here […]

Flying or cruising? They’re watching you.

You might not realize it, but airlines and cruise lines collect a lot of data, from your seat choice to the websites you browse on their Wi-Fi.

Get everything Amazon collects and tracks about you

I was doing some research about Amazon and ran across a golden nugget I couldn’t wait to share with you. We all know Amazon tracks everything including what you browse, buy, watch and even ask Alexa. But here’s the surprise: You can download all of it. I’ll show you how. So, what kind of info […]

Haven’t logged into LinkedIn lately? 5 reasons you really should be using it

5 ways to use LinkedIn to network, poach employees, boost your career and more.

So much data left exposed for anyone to see

Here’s why it’s time to get even more serious about your private info and what’s posted online.

Find your perfect job match with these free online tools

Feeling stuck in your current job? Enter your skills into these online career quizzes to find out which other jobs you’re qualified for.

Looking for work? 3 sites to find free resume templates

3 free resume templates to save you time and effort when job hunting.