Tag: photos

Before you sign that contractor bid, do this first

Kim is in the middle of a new AC unit and an ADU build. Here’s the two-step AI move she uses before signing anything.

U.S. Customs searched 55,318 devices last year. No warrant needed. Here’s the one thing that protects you.

You land at JFK after a fabulous two-week trip seeing all of the crowned heads of Europe. You’re tired, jet-lagged and happy to be home. A customs officer pulls you aside, asks for your phone and starts scrolling through your photos, your texts, your emails. No warrant. No stated reason. No suspicion of any crime. […]

Four humans flew around the moon. Here’s the technology that got them there.

Yesterday, four humans flew 252,757 miles from Earth, swinging around the lunar far side in a spacecraft the size of a minibus. They broke a record that had stood since 1970 when Apollo 13 limped past the moon, trying to get its crew home alive. The Artemis II voyagers woke up to Chappell Roan’s “Pink […]

I mentioned Google Calendar scams on the show. The response was enormous. Here’s everything you wanted to know.

A fake meeting invite shows up on your calendar. Looks completely real. One tap on the link inside and your Google account is gone.

She chats with him every day. He’s stolen her heart and possibly her savings.

A 78-year-old mom has a “boyfriend” in Nigeria. He’s almost 30 years younger. He’s promised to visit four times. Something always comes up.

How to eat out for free (legally) with this under-the-radar side hustle

Americans spend nearly $4,000 a year dining out. Mystery dining lets you eat at restaurants for free in exchange for honest feedback. Here’s how to get started and which companies are legit.

Selling AI art? Here’s what pays and what flops

Anyone can generate AI art. Not everyone can sell it. These practical tips will help you create AI images that actually sell and avoid rookie mistakes.

After-Christmas steals: Up to 55% off my top 10 picks

Didn’t get what you wanted? Now’s your chance.

Don’t mail that return: A guide to beating AI fraud bots

Retailers are using AI to fight fraud, but it’s flagging honest folks like you.

Turn your selfie into a holiday card: An AI photo guide from The Current

Think holiday cards are boring? This AI turns your selfie into an 8K Christmas fantasy, and it gets weird fast.

Think you’re paying $139 for Amazon Prime? Think again

When’s the last time you checked how much Amazon is pulling from your bank account? If you guessed around $100 a year, you’re in for a surprise. You could be spending over $300 annually without realizing it. Let’s break it down. 🧓 Back in my day… When Amazon Prime launched in 2005, it was a […]

The secret science squad in your pocket

Think your phone is just for calls, texts and scrolling? Think again. You’re carrying around a secret lab in your pocket.  The accelerometer that flips your screen when you turn it? That’s what your fitness app uses to count steps. The barometer that helps your weather app? It can tell if you’ve climbed a flight […]

Your side hustle is delicious

You know that thing you do where you dissect your burger like you’re Gordon Ramsay on espresso? Good news, you can now get that burger for free.  Mystery dining is having a renaissance. You often get free food, tips and travel covered, usually via a prepaid card or voucher. I had a guest on my […]

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 […]

Hidden folders: The secret hoarders of your phone

You deleted that weird photo of your ex’s mom from your vacation three summers ago … or did you? Hidden folders on your phone are holding your “deleted” pictures and videos hostage, quietly clogging your storage and embarrassing you long past their expiration date.  Time to go folder spelunking and clear out these digital cobwebs.  […]

Digital self-destruction for fun and paranoia

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 […]

Tech we thought was the future

It’s Friday, and I’m feeling a little nostalgic. Let’s take a fun walk down memory lane back when our gadgets were clunky, slow and somehow magical. Remember when flipping your phone shut made you feel like a movie star? Or hearing the sound of a modem? Good times. Take a look at this list and […]

The $55K FaceTime car scam

Even smart shoppers can get taken; here’s how to make sure you don’t.

The truth about Zillow’s Zestimate

Can you trust it? And if you’re selling, how can you make sure it actually reflects your home’s true value?

How to get a job as a mystery diner

Want to get paid to eat for free? Here’s your perfect side hustle.