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Amazon Labor Day sales: Deals on home goods and tech

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If you know me, you know I love a sale. Amazon’s Labor Day weekend deals are here, and I did some digging so you don’t have to. Here’s a link to everything on sale if you want to browse. Have fun!

Labor Day sales are all about home goods

Floating acrylic shelves for the bathroom, closet, bedroom — wherever — for 40% off. (Be sure to click the box for the extra coupon.)
I want this masticating juicer like they use at fancy health shops. It’s 90% off!
Vacuum sucks (or doesn’t, I guess)? Upgrade to a Dyson cordless model that’s $120 off.
If you have pets, this option from Bissell is 28% off.
Fresh, fluffy white towels make me feel like I’m at a posh hotel every time I shower.
I’m an air fryer gal. You’ll never go back, trust me. Healthy, easy, crispy food!
Organize your summer blankets and clothes into zip-up storage bags (almost 50% off) instead of shoving them into a closet.
These wineglasses look like a designer set that costs four times the price.
I can’t stand clothes falling off the hangers. Velvet hangers hold fabric in place and look so nice. Woo, 40% off!
Calling all hat people! These hangers make storing them easy. No more smooshed hats.
Make your house smell like pumpkin spice with a big Yankee Candle for under $17.
Fall you deserves a big, fuzzy blanket for movie night. So many fun colors and 33% off.
Sweet deal on a mini Ninja blender for your morning smoothies.
The only thing better than soup season is a veggie chopper to make it easier. It’s 40% off, and click the coupon for an extra $5 off.
I know from personal experience the dentist will stop guilting you to floss if you use a Waterpik regularly.

Of course, I found tech sales, too

Upgrade your 10-year-old Kindle. The latest model is 15% off.
Don’t like Alexa listening? Get a Bose Bluetooth speaker you control from your phone. It’s 30% off.
I love AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones … and I sure wish I’d paid this price for them.
I should get one of these for the office — a walking pad to get steps while you take meetings or watch TV. Never seen ‘em this cheap.
Not enough outlets? Surge protectors to the rescue for 50% off!
Upgrade your Wi-Fi with a mesh wireless router. The latest model from eero is 20% off.
Everyone should have a super-slim power bank for charging their phones on the go.
I like having a solar power bank on hand for emergencies, too. Can’t beat this price.
Jackery’s portable power station is almost 50% off. It’s a good backup if your power goes out (or way more power than you’d ever need for camping).
For security, I recommend a separate machine for online banking. This Chromebook is under $200.

Not a Prime member? Grab a 30-day free trial. If you don’t want to pay for it, set a calendar reminder to cancel before it ends.

🗄️ Did you hear the CEO of Ikea is now the prime minister of Sweden? He’s currently assembling his cabinet (lol).

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3 reasons you shouldn't go another day without antivirus software

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If you don’t have antivirus software, you’re putting every internet-connected gadget you own at risk. Something as simple as an unchanged router password can be an entry point for an invader to shut down your phone or even taunt your children through a security camera or smart speaker.

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More early Prime Day deals

Chop-chop! This four-in-one vegetable chopper saves time on dinner prep and it’s 40% off.
🔥 Summer party trick alert! Change the color of the flames in your firepit with these packets — on sale for a pack of 25.
Organize your fridge with clear plastic bins, now on sale ($19 for eight).
If you’re in the market for a portable generator, it’s a good time to snag this well-reviewed model for 29% off.
Update your router with a crazy-cheap Amazon eero model (43% off, $40) that’s supported through 2029. Extend your coverage with a three-pack mesh Wi-Fi system for $100, more than half off.

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📶 Goodnight, kids! If yours sneak back onto their phones, tablets and computers at night, disable the Wi‑Fi after a specific time. You can do this for all your devices or just certain ones, like your kiddo’s iPad. If you use an app to control your internet, pop in there. Otherwise, log into your router’s web interface. Steps here!

Have a TP-Link router? This is serious

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They’re linked to security risks and cyberattacks. I’ll show you how to protect your data before replacing yours.

🇨🇳 Chinese-owned TP-Link routers may be getting banned: This is big — about 65% of American homes and businesses use a TP-Link router, along with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. TP-Link has been tied to Chinese cyberattacks and lets security flaws slide, making them a big target. And they may be selling their routers for less than it costs to make them — a monopoly no-no. I told you this was coming.

How to deal with a cyberstalker

Let me tell you, more and more victims of cyberstalking are reaching out to me for advice using my Ask Kim page. Here’s one note I received recently from P.W. in Oklahoma:

“I’ve been cyberstalked for three years. I recently discovered it was my roommate. I moved out and he launched another attack. He’s on my and my fiance’s phones, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth — everything. He has stolen financial data, pictures, erased accounts, taken over emails and harassed me through VOIP. … He admitted to sitting outside our house all night. I thought he was spying on me. Now I know he was also gaining access to my Wi-Fi. I can’t do this anymore and need expert advice/help terribly.”

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Home security 101: Where to put cameras

When it comes to home security, camera placement is everything. Tech gadgets can be finicky, so their location can make a difference. For example, here are the best places to put your router for better internet speeds.

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What to know about DeepSeek

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Did China just win the AI race? Meet a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek. Their AI models are outperforming big names like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini — not just in price but in performance — triggering a global tech selloff. And the surprises don’t stop there. The U.S. government is eyeing another piece of Chinese tech for a potential ban: your Wi-Fi router.

January 11th, 2025

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Do you own a TP-Link router? Lawmakers are questioning its ties to China. Plus, my chat with Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink recipient, on controlling computers with his mind. Also, Meta shuts down millions of scam accounts, and Gen Z brings back retro cameras.

Is your TP-Link router getting banned?

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TP-Link routers, used by 65% of American homes and even the Department of Defense, are under fire for ties to Chinese cyberattacks and ignored security flaws. Also: Steve Harvey’s not dead (thanks, AI), smart glasses might finally be cool, and OpenAI’s chatbot hotline.

August 24th, 2024

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Locked out of Facebook? Getting back in is tough, and that’s on purpose. Plus, missing persons scams on social media, your router spying on you, astronauts trapped on the ISS, and a guy making $14,200/month answering questions online!

Is your Wi-Fi router spying for China?

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Federal officials are raising red flags over TP-Link, warning their products might be linked to Chinese espionage. Plus, Redbox files for bankruptcy, Taylor Swift drops cassettes, and Apple’s next iPhone features AI.

Signs you should replace your router

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It’s one of the most important tech items in your house. Is yours vulnerable to hacks? Here’s one way to tell.

Spies want in on your router

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Is yours at risk? Hackers’ new side hustle is charging Chinese and Russian spies and scammers for access to old home routers so they can launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Plus, Google blocks romance writer, worst airlines for luggage, and Microsoft gets hacked.

May 4th, 2024

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Teen girls face a new threat at school: deepfakes. Want a new car? Before you buy an EV, know the big battery costs. Plus, hackers fight for your old router, AM radio faces extinction, and Dropbox data breach.

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 30

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Sarah from Portland, Oregon, has been stalked on and off for years. Now, she has a sinking feeling that her estranged brother, who works in IT, is behind it. Plus, use an older router? Be careful, hackers are getting smarter and you’re at risk.

March 30th, 2024

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Kate Middleton conspiracies are out of control
Use an older router? Be careful, hackers are getting smarter and you’re at risk. There’s a new app all the rage out of Communist China — know about it before you kids do. Plus, the scary story of a woman being stalked by her brother.

Smartphone creepers, social media hate & what's ahead for Starlink

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Plus, old-school TV is fading away — here’s why Gen Z is switching off. Caller Stephen had his data swiped, and I lend a helping hand. I also delve into spotting fake news, picking the best spot for your router, and quieting down those noisy group notifications.

Why your Wi-Fi stinks – and how to fix it

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Do you remember the last time you updated your router? Here’s why you should, in 60 seconds.