Everyday life has changed amid the coronavirus crisis, and it can be pretty boring being on lockdown. If you don’t have access to any streaming services because money is tight, or you’ve watched everything worth seeing on the platform you do have, don’t miss this. In this Komando DIY, we have the five best free, legitimate streaming sites for you to check out. You can thank us later.
This sentence-polishing app keeps the grammar police at bay
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Ask anyone who’s ever had to learn English as a second language and they’ll tell you it’s is full of quirks. These idiosyncrasies are a part of what gives the English language its charm — even if it can be a real headache for ESL learners or sleep-deprived freelance writers in search of a metaphor.
But take heart. We’re willing to bet that at least once in his career, even William Shakespeare tapped his head and asked himself, “What’s the word I’m looking for?”
If only he had the Ludwig Sentence Search Engine. It might be the best thing to happen to writers since the spell checker. This program does far more than just add a red flag to your typos.
What else can it do?
Ludwig uses an innovative approach to grammar that helps you not only get the right word but also the right sentence every time.
Let’s say you want to find out if you’re using the term “it begs the question” correctly. Simply enter that snippet in the search box and Ludwig brings up various occurrences of “it begs the question” from newspapers, scientific journals and the like, all in context so you can understand and use that phrase correctly.
Ludwig Sentence Search Engine is basically just like having the editors of the New York Times, the BBC and other meticulous outlets looking over your shoulder.
Got a word stuck on the tip of your tongue? Let Ludwig put it on the screen. Simply enter a sentence with your missing word as an asterisk, and you’ll get back a ton of results that fill in the blank from other writers.
The app is particularly great for spot-checking your phrasing on official papers, or for students of the English language who want to make sure they’re getting those idioms just right. You can enter sentences or terms in 52 languages and get translated results back instantly.
Komando readers can get a lifetime subscription to the desktop version of the Ludwig Sentence Search Engine for a full 60% off today.
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Mac users can sign or edit PDFs with this handy software
At times, it can seem like the internet is in a constant state of change. Still, there are a few things we’ve been able to rely on over the years. Pictures of your cat will get more “likes” than any selfie you take. The comments on any political story will be a train wreck. And when you get a document by email, it’s going to be a PDF.
Introducing our brand-new podcast, Tech Refresh
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to check out this episode of our brand new podcast, Tech Refresh. The talented team at Komando.com dives into the week in tech news and all things digital. Plus, an old favorite is back: Brand New or Not True! See if the crew can stump Mike with a mighty convincing fake tech product. Check it out, and let us know what you think at podcasts@komando.com.
This ion generator purifies the air with no filters to clean
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We all want clean air in our homes, but that goal can be a difficult thing to quantify. After all, smoke, allergens and random odors can linger and emanate from places you may not be able to reach or even find.
Even if you can’t smell them, impurities can still hang around and cause serious health problems for the allergy-prone. It’s not as if you can actually see these impurities in the air. (And if you can, you might want to open a window at the very least!)
Make your teeth shine with this ultrasonic toothbrush
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If you haven’t purchased a toothbrush in a while, you’re about to have some regrets. Dental hygiene kits for the home have gotten much more effective over the past few years, and at the forefront of this new technology are toothbrushes, as you might expect.
Watch this bonus episode: A full hour of The Kim Komando Show!
This week’s exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando Show, airing on more than 400 stations across the U.S. Listen on your schedule on the Komando Community. Try it free for 30 days with code at getkim.com. Coming up, while some argue our internet freedoms are under attack in America, it’s nothing compared to what’s happening in other countries since the pandemic began. Plus, there’s a new customer service scam you need to know about before it drains your bank account. And if you’re tired of those non-stop Zoom meetings, you’re not alone. All that and so much more!
Election hackers: How secure is the tech we’re using for the next election? Part 1
It’s almost time for Americans to vote, and most of us have the same question: Is the tech taking and counting our votes secure? In part one of our Election 2020 deep dive, Kim lays out all the different security threats you have to deal with when you vote. Whether you cast your votes by ballot, voting booth or through a website, you could encounter wannabe election engineers. Luckily, you’ve got Kim Komando on your side. Get all the knowledge you need on how to vote safely.
Listen to a full hour of The Kim Komando Show for free
This week’s episode is a full hour of The Kim Komando radio show. Try out the Komando Community and get full access to Kim’s show. Coming up, one of the latest coronavirus-related scams involves a self-described “survivor” selling his immune blood and saliva on the dark web. Plus, the heartbreaking story of a woman who tried asking Alexa for help dozens of times before dying of COVID-19.
Listen to a free hour of The Kim Komando Show
This week’s exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. Try out the Komando Community and get full access to 36 hours of Kim’s show for just a few bucks a month. Medical workers in one state are wearing rings on their fingers packed with tech that could detect illness before symptoms appear. Watch out for false claims about the census and coronavirus. And in Kim’s DIY Security tip, five steps you need to take with cyberattacks increasing.
Bonus episode: Full hour of The Kim Komando Show
This week’s exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. As if you don’t have enough to worry about, now trolls, scammers and other cybercrooks are trying to capitalize on the coronavirus pandemic. Find out how to avoid being taken. Plus, ISPs around the country are pledging to keep your internet service turned on, even if you can’t pay the bill.
81-year-old TikTok star - Gamer who earns $12K a month
Stephen Austin isn’t your typical TikTok star. To start, he’s 81 years old. But that’s a big part of what has made “Old Man Steve” such an endearing figure on the video platform. He and Kim chat about how he became the internet’s grandpa. Plus, Kim interviews a gamer who makes $12,000 a month streaming through Twitch. All that and more on this episode of Komando On Demand.
The man behind the 'worst video game in history'
Do you ever wonder who’s behind the games you grew up loving … or hating? In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim interviews Howard Scott Warshaw, an American psychotherapist and former Atari game designer. Howard designed and programmed the Atari 2600 games Yars’ Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial — considered one of the worst games ever made.
Ever listened to the Kim Komando Show? Here's a full hour for free
This week’s exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. Try out the Komando Community — and get full access to 36 hours of Kim’s show.
Future tech: Useful or useless?
Technology is evolving faster than you can say “artificial intelligence.” How does all this new tech impact our daily lives? In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim explores a new world of gadgets — some useful, some useless and some in the middle.
Having trouble sleeping? Try this weighted blanket
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Who knows why a hug works wonders? Most likely it’s an instinct that goes back to infancy, or perhaps even the womb. All we know is that research has shown a little embrace now and then can yield health benefits across the board.
Make the most of your DSLR with this photography course
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As ubiquitous as cell phone photography is these days, there’s still no substitute for a sturdy DSLR camera. If you’ve seen one in the hands of a professional, you know what we mean.
Still, it takes a lot more than equipment to make a photographer. A properly kitted-out DSLR brings a lot more tools to the table — but you have to know how to use them.
You're being tracked: How companies watch your every move
You know you’re being tracked by surveillance cameras everywhere you go, ads that follow you around the internet and Big Tech companies that have a shocking amount of information about you — but it doesn’t stop there. In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim dives into who is spying on you and how you can hide from them to maintain your privacy. She’s joined by Richard Eilert, an expert in geolocation and geofencing, about why your location means big bucks for companies.
Take control of your utilities with this smart water monitor
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Concerned about your water? You should be. Turn off the taps in your house and you’re likely to notice very quickly just how much you depend on it. Add to that the impact on your wallet and the effects on the environment that irresponsible water use can have, and it’s clear it’s the most important utility in your home.
How to earn your stripes as a project management professional
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Beyond all the camaraderie-building slogans and factory floor speeches, project management is more of a science than art. Yes, it takes a certain confidence and willingness to make tough decisions. But boiled down to its essence, a good project manager needs to do one thing: Get every member of the team on the same page.