No, all those ads you see based on what you’ve talked about or searched for aren’t just a coincidence. Yes, your phone is listening to you. In this DIY Security tip, Kim shows you how to stop your smartphone from eavesdropping. Follow these tips for Android or iPhone to get your privacy back.
Learn graphic design, photo editing and more with this Adobe CC training
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As we head toward a brand new decade, creative skills are more valuable than ever. From social media posts to instructional videos, there are countless tasks that involve some level of creative skill.
The Complete 2020 Adobe CC Certification Bundle features nine video courses, helping you master graphic design, photo editing, video editing and more. The training focuses on the software used by creative pros, including Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro.
These courses are worth $1,800 put together, but you can pick up the bundle now for just $39 in a limited-time deal.
Master the Creative Cloud
Whether you want to start a new creative career or simply improve your skills, learning to use Adobe CC is a good idea. This software suite is the industry standard, providing powerful tools on multiple platforms.
Because apps such as Photoshop and Illustrator are made for professionals, they can be a little daunting for first-timers. If you are starting from scratch, this bundle provides the ideal introduction.
Through 64 hours of video lessons, you learn how to create with Adobe software. Along the way, you discover how to organize your photos in Lightroom; manipulate and retouch images with Photoshop; design stunning graphics and logos using Illustrator and produce beautiful booklets with InDesign.
The training also shows you how to edit vlogs and YouTube videos with Premiere Pro and add nice animations with After Effects.
Each course provides easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of projects to work on. This means you get hands-on experience while building a nice little portfolio to impress recruiters and potential clients.
You can study 24/7 on mobile and desktop, with unlimited lifetime access included. In addition, you can claim a certificate of completion at the end of each course.
These skills will serve you well if you want to start an online business, land a job in marketing or build a brand on Instagram.
Each of these nine courses is worth $200, but you can get the whole bundle now for just $39. Order today to start your new creative career and save over $1,700 on the training.
This customizable language app lets you learn your way
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Are you thinking about learning a new language? It’s never a bad idea. Being multilingual can not only be a bankable skill on your resume, it can actually make you smarter.
It can seem like there are nearly as many language learning apps out there as there are languages, and that’s good. Not everybody learns the same way. But ask yourself, how did you learn to speak growing up? Everyone used the same method for that: Listening to and mimicking a native speaker.
Inbox getting out of hand? Try this simple email manager
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Anyone with an email account knows the Information Age has one big drawback: Too much information.
Remember when your email was only filled with messages from people you actually knew? Those were the days. But it didn’t take long for that inbox to fill up with useless updates, unwanted offers and mass-mailed spam from every service you ever gave your address to (and probably several you didn’t).
QLED vs. OLED TV: Similar names, totally different technologies
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Wondering which TV is right for you? While LG’s OLED and Samsung’s QLED may sound very similar, there are major differences at the core level.
OLED, which stands for “Organic Light Emitting Diodes,” is the top choice for most people. Its technology replaced the need for backlights, which are the lights that shine behind the LCD screen to illuminate them. If you’re buying a new TV, here’s how to secure it.
9 apps, gifts and recipes to make your Hanukkah brighter
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Hanukkah’s here, and there’s a lot of planning that goes into the eight-day Festival of Lights. If you want to keep the little ones busy while you prepare the candles and gifts, we’ve got you covered. The best Hanukkah apps of 2022 can keep your kids or grandkids busy while you cook, clean and prepare.
Best TVs, YouTube downloads, using Google Images and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
Top 10 privacy tips of 2019
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Privacy is fundamental to a safe and worry-free life. Unfortunately, there’s little opportunity to live privately in today’s digital age. Companies are constantly after our personal data so they can build marketing profiles. Meanwhile, snoops and cybercriminals are looking for sinister ways to learn about you.
Unsend email, TV fire hazards, scouring Apple TV+ and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
6 ways you're wasting money on tech (and some handy freebies)
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Amazing new technology comes out all the time. It’s always better, smaller, faster or smarter. But is it worth the money?
If you believe all the ads and hype, life would be difficult without the newest “fill in the blank.” Tech companies make a killing on accessories, too. Buy a new phone and you need a case. Your tablet wouldn’t be the same without a keyboard and cover. Might as well get another battery charger while you’re at it. And it seems like Amazon wants to upsell you a warranty on anything you put in your cart.
How to freeze your credit for free - and why you should
Good credit equals financial freedom. It allows you to purchase assets like a car or home. What does a poor credit rating get you? A borrowed vehicle and a sleeping area in mom and dad’s basement.
One way to avoid bad credit is to be financially responsible and watch your credit reports. When you review your reports, pay attention to late payments, accounts in collections and defaults on loans that can wreak havoc on your credit score. Other detrimental entries include bankruptcy or a data breach.
Kim Komando on how to find out who’s blocking you, check for iPad malware, call anonymously and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
How to cut airport lines, hide Amazon orders, keep your privacy from Google and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
Kim Komando on Amazon public profiles, best TVs, hacked cameras and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
Kim Komando answers about black hat hackers, VHS archives, smart homes for seniors and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
5 essential steps to protect yourself from hackers and online criminals
Only you can safeguard your own device. You have plenty of tools at your disposal, but unless you use them, you will lose this battle. To help you protect yourself from viruses, phishing, malware, and ransomware, here are five tactics that will bolster your defenses and keep the invaders at bay.
Virtual assistant spies, saving texts, burner phones, and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital. Sometimes, choosing the most interesting questions to highlight is the best part of my job.
This week, I received questions about virtual assistant spies, saving important texts, burner phones, and more.
Use this one trick to protect yourself as data breaches hit all-time high
Every week seems to bring news of corporate data breaches that are putting millions of Americans’ information in peril. The year isn’t even over, but 2019 is shaping up to be the worst in terms of data breaches. We’ll look at how 2019 is measuring up to 2018 and what have been the most egregious hacks so far.