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.
Make the most of your DSLR with this photography course
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As ubiquitous as cell phone photography is these days, there’s still no substitute for a sturdy DSLR camera. If you’ve seen one in the hands of a professional, you know what we mean.
Still, it takes a lot more than equipment to make a photographer. A properly kitted-out DSLR brings a lot more tools to the table — but you have to know how to use them.
Short of an internship with a seasoned studio pro, the DSLR Photography Course Bundle is the best way for newbies to get that know-how. And since it’s an online course, you can work at your own pace. It offers lots of hands-on exercises that will help you build a portfolio in no time.
The bundle is divided into a beginner’s course and a more advanced look at digital photography. The beginners’ lessons establish a firm foundation with a look at composition from an artist’s point of view.
You’ll learn the same simple ratios and rules of thumb that make Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings shine can also turn your basic landscape into a panoramic vista.
But it’s hardly all about intangible info. You’ll get a complete anatomy breakdown of every feature on your camera so you’ll know what those tiny settings mean and how minuscule changes can make a big difference.
The course decodes photography shorthand like the Photo Triangle, a relational diagram between your aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings that allows you to deal with any sort of lighting challenge.
Armed with a firm handle on these basics, you’ll move on to the advanced course. There, you can get the skills you’ll need to deal with specific conditions and subjects like night shooting, nature photography and more.
You’ll even get a complete set of tutorials about shooting HD video, because modern DSLR cameras do a lot more than take still shots. Finally, you’ll learn the post-production tricks in Photoshop and other photo editing software that will let you turn your solid shot into a magazine-worthy masterpiece.
It’s not a bad time for Komando readers to try the course out. Lifetime access to the complete DSLR Photography Course Bundle is now 93% off the list price.
Prices subject to change.
CDs and LPs go digital, snooping spouses, social media alerts 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 password protection for apps, covert social media searches, smartphone tracking, converting music collections and more.
Take control of your utilities with this smart water monitor
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Concerned about your water? You should be. Turn off the taps in your house and you’re likely to notice very quickly just how much you depend on it. Add to that the impact on your wallet and the effects on the environment that irresponsible water use can have, and it’s clear it’s the most important utility in your home.
How to earn your stripes as a project management professional
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Beyond all the camaraderie-building slogans and factory floor speeches, project management is more of a science than art. Yes, it takes a certain confidence and willingness to make tough decisions. But boiled down to its essence, a good project manager needs to do one thing: Get every member of the team on the same page.
Boost your photo editing skills with an 8-class course - now 97% off
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For decades now, Adobe’s Photoshop has been the go-to software tool for a variety of creatives. The program is so ubiquitous it’s even become a verb.
But if you’re just breaking into the biz as a photographer or designer, don’t judge Adobe’s flagship software by the “photoshopped” celebrity memes you see scattered casually around the web.
Dating sites, political ads, Fire TV and more: Kim's 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 whether any old tech is worth money to collectors, dating online, the Fire Stick, political ads and whether I shut down my app.
This real estate analytics tool puts you ahead of the market
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Putting down money in the real estate market? As anyone who’s done it knows, it can be a volatile game. But for the most part, anyone who tells you to “go with your gut” on a property isn’t doing it right.
Savvy real estate investors keep an eye on housing prices, rental rates, population fluctuations and a ton of other commercial factors. In other words, they do their homework.
Be your own accountant with this QuickBooks master class
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Let’s face it: Accounting just isn’t sexy. We can’t blame you if you’re not familiar with QuickBooks, one of the most widely-used pieces of software for small business finance.
But longtime users get excited for every update, because they know what QuickBooks does best is streamline those books, automate the process and let business owners spend much less time doing accounting and more time doing literally anything else.
This time-saving app summarizes books into 15-minute reads
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Some people walk into a library filled with wonder. But it’s also pretty overwhelming. So much knowledge to absorb, so little time.
These days, that knowledge is still out there, waiting to be absorbed by voracious readers. In fact, there’s more of it each day. But time is shorter than ever in this fast-paced world, especially for the movers, shakers and up-and-comers who could benefit from the business and entrepreneurial books written by their peers.
Learn how to run a photography business with this 10-course bundle
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Many of us dream of starting a career in photography; however, going full-time is pretty hard. Even if you have the talent and the equipment, finding clients can be a challenge.
The Complete Photography Side Business Bundle shows you how to make money from your passion, without cranking up the stress. The bundle includes 10 courses, covering the skills you will need for portrait sessions, weddings, commercial shoots and more.
Stop secret spies, remove stalkerware, prevent SIM swaps 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.
7 apps and subscriptions you'll want to use in the new year
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There’re a lot of subscriptions out there clamoring for a piece of your paycheck each month — everything from the latest streaming service to cologne-of-the-month clubs.
A lot of them are frivolous, but there are services out there that actually give you a lot more than you put in.
Here's how you can double your reading speed in 2020
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Reading is a major part of every working day. From incoming emails to lengthy reports, it takes time to wade through words. If you are a slow reader, you can waste hours this way.
The Speed Reading Mastery Bundle helps you escape the slow lane, with six video courses that teach proven techniques. The training also looks at the psychological tricks that allow memory experts to retain information faster.
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.
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.