Know where your loved ones are at a glance with this GPS app
Peace of mind is a tough thing to come by these days. The world is still a generally safe place, but we hear news stories about predators both real and virtual. Small wonder the first time our kids get a smartphone is not a calming moment for parents.
“Wasn’t technology supposed to make us safer?” we might ask ourselves. The answer is that it can … but it generally doesn’t. It takes a little proactivity on the part of parents and family members to ensure the phones that were meant to keep us connected actually do what they were supposed to do.
The GeoZilla Phone GPS Locator & Tracker App is one way people can take back that control, using the power of satellite location to make sure they know their loved ones are safe.
The way it works is simple: A subscription to the service makes your phone the hub for a map that tracks any family members who also have a free version of the app. From that hub, you can easily locate the entire household, no matter where they are.
Of course, the options make this much more than a simple tracker. You can customize notifications for individual family members, set up alerts that show you when they’ve left the house, arrived at school, stopped by a relative’s house or arrived back home.
You can just as easily set up check-ins for yourself to let the clan know you’re OK. What’s more, you can engineer special location-based task reminders for yourself or others. For instance, if someone passes the grocery store, the app might remind them they’re out of eggs and milk.
Even if your kids never open their phones (which is highly unlikely), you’ll still be able to tell if they’re on the move or possibly lost. There’s even a velocity detector that can sound alarms if someone is speeding.
There’s a lifetime subscription to the GeoZilla Phone GPS Locator & Tracker App premium plan for $29, which is 90% off the list price for Komando readers.
Prices subject to change.
How-to: Lock down private files on your phone or computer
It doesn’t matter what you save to your phone, computer or tablet — everything you keep on your devices should be considered private unless you give someone else permission to look through your files, images and apps.
This $39 course bundle can help you master Microsoft Excel
For many of us, working with spreadsheets and formulas does not come naturally. Yet, as data takes an ever bigger role in the workplace, number-crunching skills are becoming essential to many careers.
If you want to improve your data skills, the Professional Microsoft Excel Certification Training Bundle offers a great education from the comfort of home. This learning library offers 45 hours of beginner-friendly video tutorials, covering a wide range of important skills.
Can your phone help you de-stress? It can with this app
We don’t care what your daily routine is. Whether you work from home or in a bustling office, you’re dealing with cranky children or a badly-timed car breakdown, stress has a way of finding you.
Conversely, you’ve got to actively look for peace and quiet. You can find a little zen in a sudden rainbow, a setting sun or the sound of waves. And sometimes, you can find it in some pretty surprising places, too. But the most surprising place to find serenity might be your smartphone.
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Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
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Spyware watches everything you do. Is your phone or computer infected?
Your everyday tech holds so much valuable information. Between your computer, smartphone and tablet, we’re talking precious photos, private files and enough personal data to make hackers come running.
And with more and more of our information stored digitally, we’re exposed like never before to cybercriminals who want to get their hands on it. One of the sneakiest ways they do it? Spyware.
7 ways finding a job is changing - and what it means for you
If you’re ever looking to switch companies in the field you work in or want an entirely new career path, you might want to think about turning to a staffing agency. Staffing agencies have recruiters whose main role is finding you a job.
This class can help you beat your fear of public speaking
If you’ve got a fear of public speaking, take heart. Glossophobia affects many Americans, and it will likely continue with social media eroding our opportunities for face-to-face interactions.
Suffice it to say, anyone who gets up on stage in front of a microphone for the first time is probably scared out of their wits. Many get over that fear quickly, though, and you can too.
Finally, a virtual golf game that feels like the real deal
There’s an ever-increasing lineup of great technology out there, and no small part of it is made to entertain you. Still, for hardcore golfers there will never be a substitute for a great day out on the links.
That includes this next product, but it comes about as close as we’ve seen. And as a bonus, it might just improve your game so you can get more enjoyment out of the real thing.
Make the most of your DSLR with this photography course
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.
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
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
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
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.
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Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products and all things digital.
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This real estate analytics tool puts you ahead of the market
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
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
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
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.
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