It doesn’t bother me anymore, but it used to. Maybe it’s happened to you. You’re in a Zoom call, wearing pajama bottoms, and someone casually says, “Oh, my AI assistant is taking notes of everything everyone is saying.” Wait, what?! There’s a digital stenographer silently documenting every sigh, awkward pause and half-baked idea you mutter? […]
When people hear “AI,” they think of deepfakes, bogus essays or robots stealing jobs. But there’s something way bigger happening behind the scenes: AI is low-key helping doctors beat diseases that terrify us. Like actually saving lives. ❤️ Heart disease Still the world’s #1 killer … but AI has entered the chat, and it’s scanning […]
Zuckerberg might be onto something … and it’s not just world domination this time. A listener wrote to me recently, and I haven’t stopped thinking about his story. This man has been married to his wife for 56 years. She now has dementia and no longer remembers him, their children or their lifetime of memories. […]
How to make any USB drive self-destruct “Kim, I’m paranoid about losing my USB drive. Is there any way to make it so if someone steals it, they can’t see or open anything?” — Dave in Denver Dave, losing a USB drive isn’t just annoying. It’s the secret nightmare of anyone who’s ever stored files […]
Jean lives in the Midwest. She’s smart. She’s done well for herself. The kind of woman you’d think could spot a scam a mile away. Btw, that’s not her picture. It’s what I envision her looking like after talking to her. But this fraud blindsided her, and four years later, it’s still haunting her. It […]
Let’s get one thing straight: Crypto isn’t disappearing into the tech void. Love it, hate it or meme it into oblivion, digital currency is sticking around, and the U.S. is auditioning to become the crypto capital of the world. That’s why it’s so important to understand the basics before you fall for a Reddit post […]
Ever stumble across a setting and think, “Wait, why didn’t I set this up sooner?” Turn your phone into a shortcut machine with this hidden feature. Let me introduce you to Back Tap. This Android and iPhone feature lets you double- or triple-tap the back of your phone to trigger actions like turning on the […]
Time for a little game I used to have on the show: Brand New or Not True.
Emojis are your digital body language, and just like in real life, one wrong move can send the totally wrong message. 😬 The right emoji adds personality, sarcasm or a playful tone. But some of these tiny icons carry hidden meanings you might not realize. Use the 🍆 emoji to talk about dinner? Yikes. Definitely […]
Have you heard of “ghost jobs”? They’re roles that don’t even exist posted to job sites. Tech expert Kim Komando wrote about it and how to spot them.
Danielle in Austin, Texas, asked me, “I see online banks that offer really high interest rates. Are they safe?”
Tips for taking the perfect profile pics for social media.
Love walking dogs? Want to rent your extra rooms or even your pool? We searched the web and found some fun ways to make cash from your home.
From MailChimp for free emails to Vistaprint for free business cards, here are the best free small business resources to take advantage of.
How much can you earn from home? Some of the salaries on this list may surprise you. Many jobs require no previous experience.
If you run a business, you need the right software. We found the best solution.
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A loyal reader, Racquel, emailed me recently after dealing with a very angry customer at work.
