Think spyware is only for billionaires? Think again. Kim Komando breaks down the 7 red flags of a phone infection, from battery drain to weird texts. Plus, get the latest on AI scammers deepfaking priests, Samsung’s new guilt-trip features and why couples are letting ChatGPT name their babies.
Big Tech quietly signed you up to train their AI. Use this privacy guide from The Current to turn off the hidden data tracking on Meta, LinkedIn and Google before the new year.
If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family lose access to your photos and passwords? Follow this step-by-step guide from The Current to set up your Apple Legacy Contact and Google Inactive Account Manager.
I put together a quick reference with the links to all four agencies, their phone numbers, and what to expect when you freeze.
It’s not your imagination, airports are packed. AAA says 122.4 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season. That’s an all-time record, and it means longer lines, bigger crowds and more frustration at security. Let’s start at the airport. ⏰ Reserve a TSA time Some major airports let you book a time slot for […]
“Kim, what’s the best tech gift I can give fill-in-the-blank?” I get that a lot! If your holiday list includes someone who loves tech, you’re in the right place. And yes, this is me saying it’s OK to grab something for yourself, too. Zero guilt. 📱 Need a new tablet? Save $50 on the newest […]
Hunting for budget-friendly gifts? I rounded up the practical picks everyone actually uses. And yes, they’re all on sale.
That $49 smart camera looked like a deal, until it forgot how to smart.
Not all gifts are created equal. Some come with surprise monthly charges.
Chargers, cozy gadgets and smart home steals up to 52% off!
You need to know these pro travel tips, especially the one about how to see if your plane is on time.
Pack smarter (and way safer) with these limited-time steals
Robbers didn’t defeat the Louvre alone. Outdated Windows and a password called “LOUVRE” helped.
I remember the first time I saw a bathroom mirror with a built-in TV. I was at a ski lodge in Vail and called Barry to come see it.
Last month, a friend of mine, we’ll call him David, got an alert from his identity protection service. It wasn’t a $2,000 charge for a new TV. It wasn’t $10,000 worth of phones in another country. It was a $48.50 bill opened in his full legal name for a utility company in a city he’d […]
Flying soon? Listen up. At 40 of the country’s busiest airports, flights coming and going will be reduced by 10% this week. That means thousands of flights canceled, or in other words, 200,000 fewer seats and butts in the air per day. Blame it on a record‑long government shutdown. Major hubs will be the hardest hit: […]
Holiday shopping stressing you out? Skip the gift-card trap. I’ve rounded up 10 amazing gifts, all under $50, that bring joy, wow, and are easy on the wallet. Let’s jump in. 🔪 Titanium tough, easy clean Slice your meat on one side of this cutting board (43% off) and your veggies on the other. Nonstick […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for gift-giving and the worst time because of gift-stealing. Over $2 billion worth of parcels got stolen in the last three months of 2024 alone. That’s a lot of missing presents and stocking stuffers. With the right gear, you can leave porch pirates out in the cold. […]
I read every comment you leave at the end of this newsletter, and one theme always stands out: You want to know all the hidden things your tech can do! Lucky for you, uncovering those “I had no idea!” moments is my superpower. 🪟 Secret Windows restart trick Frequent shutdowns can fix most computer issues, […]
