May 5, 2025

3 ways to instantly look smarter on video calls

Have you ever joined a Zoom call and thought, “Why do I look like a vampire who doesn’t know where the camera is?” Since it’s the start of a new week, here are easy tricks to make you look brighter, smarter and significantly less like you’re broadcasting from a cave.  🎥 Fix your camera placement […]

April 30, 2025

These tech tips will make you too powerful

When you’re the tech-savvy friend, it’s basically your job to fix everything that plugs in. Who saves the saviors? Me! Now, depending on your OS, model, updates and general tech karma, your screen might not match mine exactly. Don’t panic, just keep moving forward. You’ve got this! Secret Windows restart trick A simple reboot can […]

April 26, 2025

Wi-Fi slow? It’s probably this

You pay for high-speed internet, but your current connection is slower than your mom who took nine months to come up with a good joke. Something’s off, and no, it’s not Mercury in retrograde (this time).  Enter: DNS. 🧠 Wait, what’s DNS? DNS stands for Domain Name System. It’s like your computer’s address book. When […]

April 22, 2025

Your smart thermostat is basically a nosy roommate

Charles in San Antonio asked, “Kim, I have one of those smart thermostats. It must collect a lot of my data. Where does it all go?” Buckle up, Charles, because your thermostat might know more about you than your best friend, your doctor or your cat. If you’ve got a Nest, Ecobee or any of […]

April 20, 2025

Check your kid’s phone for this app now

Briana from Houston is like so many moms I know. She’s busy, loving and doing everything she can to raise smart, safe kids in a digital world that changes faster than you can hit “update.” She told me that when her 12-year-old daughter asked to download an app called Zepeto, it seemed harmless enough. Create […]

April 12, 2025

One setting you’ll use all the time

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 […]

April 6, 2025

What’s replacing your smartphone? Here’s what’s coming next

Let’s be real: Smartphones are getting out of hand, literally.  We traded pocket space for bigger screens, better cameras and more power. Some of these glass bricks are the size of a paperback novel and about as easy to use one-handed.  Even Marty Cooper, the man who invented the cell phone, told me directly that […]

March 31, 2025

Tech how-to: Delete your DNA data

You can freeze your credit. Change your password. Replace a stolen phone. But there’s one thing you can’t ever change: your DNA.

March 14, 2025

The future of laptops

My job is to keep you ahead of the curve, so you know what’s worth your hard-earned money and what’s just hype. One reader recently asked me: Where are laptops going next? Let’s break it down. 🤖 AI is baked in As AI gets better, imagine a bot that automates boring laptop tasks like booking […]

March 8, 2025

How to train your autocorrect to actually work

Steps to make autocorrect on Apple iPhone and Android work for you.

March 5, 2025

Tech how-to: Turn off built-in AI on your computer and phone

Ever feel like your apps are trying a little too hard to be helpful? Maybe they’re suggesting cringy replies, summarizing things you actually wanted to read, or just getting way too pushy. Let’s dive into how to turn off those AI features that just aren’t working for you. Start in the settings Look for the […]

February 18, 2025

Delete these snoopy Chrome browser extensions

Browser extensions can collect as much or more as snoopy phone apps. Here are a few that are collecting way too much info.

February 17, 2025

Retailers, data brokers and ads, oh my!

Why does it seem like you get ads for what you just talked about? Here’s how this sneaky tracking really works.

February 15, 2025

Avoid these costly mistakes when sending money

Payment apps are handy, but there are some settings you need to be careful with.

January 25, 2025
location data on google, apple devices

Delete location sharing apps – How to share in the ones you use

More and more location-sharing apps have been caught selling your data to third parties. Here’s how to use the stuff built into your phone already.

January 7, 2025
Hearing aids 101: How they work and Kim’s top tech pick

Hearing aids 101: How they work and Kim’s top tech pick

Hearing aids aren’t made like they used to be. Here’s what makes new models different.

December 26, 2024

How to take the perfect profile pic for social media sites

Tips for taking the perfect profile pics for social media.

November 11, 2024
Apple’s new hearing aid feature is about more than just AirPods

How to take Apple’s hearing test – and what to do if your hearing loss is more than mild

Hearing aid tech has come a long way, and the right pair can make a huge impact in your daily life.

October 5, 2024
Stop annoying political texts

Stop annoying political texts

Political texts driving you crazy? Here are smart tips to stop them, no matter your device.

June 26, 2024
Spam texts are up - Here's how to spot smishing scams

How to stop spam texts for good

Sick of getting spam texts all the time? Kim shares spam text do’s and don’ts, plus a great way to stop the barrage altogether.