Tag: videos

Stop overthinking and start doing: 5 AI productivity hacks

New year, new workload. Use these 5 AI prompts from Kim Komando to turn chaos into clarity and reclaim hours every week.

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

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

Cyber Monday blowout: 10 of the hottest deals ending at midnight

Huge cuts on smartphones, earbuds, smart home tools and more.

Memories, megabytes & mashed potatoes

Tech can’t replace Thanksgiving, but the right stuff helps bring back the people and moments that matter.

Who owns your AI images and videos? Here’s what you should know

Can you actually use this stuff on your website, in ads or all over social media?

🔓 This $130 lock got picked with a water can

You know I love a good tech takedown, and this one is peak internet.  Meet Trevor McNally, a former U.S. Marine staff sergeant turned full-time YouTuber with a very specific hobby: lock picking. On his channel, he tests locks the way most of us test leftovers, with low expectations and a lot of curiosity.  He’s […]

Your camera roll deserves a cleanse

I remember my parents saying, “Kim, stop wasting the film.” Oh, yes, this was back when we’d put film in a camera, take up to 36 pictures, then wait for the roll to get developed to see if any of the shots were good. Those days are long gone, fortunately. Now, the average American takes […]

Protecting yourself from voice scams

Voice cloning has left the lab. Soon enough, you might hear your voice and think, Wait, is that me or an AI? AI isn’t just being used to revive dead rappers or prank your boss with Drake impressions. Scammers are generating voices to fake kidnappings, drain bank accounts and impersonate your kid in crisis.  You […]

Sora 2: The AI video tool that’s already out of control

I have to tell you about Sora 2. It’s OpenAI’s new video-generating app that’s both mind-blowing and terrifying.  It’s the first tool from any AI company that lets you give it a prompt, and in literally seconds, you get a full-blown, AI-generated video up to a minute long. The results aren’t perfect, but they’re close. […]

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.  […]

The $55K FaceTime car scam

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

Security tip: Next time you stay at a hotel, turn on your VPN

It’s just not for your home devices — here’s how your VPN can be a multipurpose digital survival tool wherever you’re using it.

Hiring or looking for a job? Upgrade your LinkedIn profile to stand out

LinkedIn tips to find your next superstar employee.

Smart ways to make more money and find new customers

Clever ways to increase revenue for your small business.

Reader question: ‘Are all VPNs the same? Which one should I go with?’

Which VPN should you choose? Kim’s pick is ExpressVPN. It’s affordable, easy to set up and as fast as lightning.