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Kim Komando
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Sep 1, 2023 • 55min

Make $ while asleep, town texts fertility plea & space junk collision

Plus, getting paid to dream? I talked to Twitch streamer StanleyMOV about his sleep streams. They've made him enough to pay his rent. Find spy cams with your phone, the latest on a big cybercrime bust, and quick tips to get work done faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 31, 2023 • 38min

Creepy AI photo app, eBay jewelry heist & online dating for jobs

Plus, your car's more hackable than you think — I've got the lowdown on fortifying your four-wheeler. I talk to Frank from Pennsylvania about the Saturn app and keeping your kiddos cyber-safe. Back-to-school shopping hacks and how to save money online like a pro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 30, 2023 • 38min

Maui wildfires shocker, Microsoft's AI flub & top WFH jobs

Plus, I'm joined by Rick Hamada from KHVH 830 AM Honolulu to discuss the Maui wildfires and how you can help. I also take a look at a money-saving map feature, unveil a must-have tool to build your personal cookbook, and spotlight top opportunities for remote jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 29, 2023 • 37min

AI copyright court battle, deepfake scams & EV charger theft

Plus, I talk with director Alex Winter about his documentary The YouTube Effect — and how the platform has changed our lives. I also help Lisa from Texas, whose phone number appeared on an escort site. Elon Musk warns X might fail, and tips on bird-tracking with your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 28, 2023 • 37min

Gen Z cash stuffing, doorbell cam data sold & AI malware

Plus, is your printer really private? I'll explain why the answer might worry you. I also offer advice to Ruth from New York on making the perfect family reunion slideshow. Why closed captioning is now a must-use feature, and how to know if someone is snooping on your PC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 25, 2023 • 49min

Etsy pro tricks, YouTube death videos & Tesla owners trapped

Plus, Tim Riegel makes $169,000 a year on Etsy via his fire pit creations and shares some pro tips for online selling. Half of parents say they would be lost without a smartphone. How to type with your voice only, and reasons why you need to download offline Google maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 24, 2023 • 37min

Lazy girl job viral trend, Instacart price jacking & Space Force satellites

Plus, Reggie needs a marketing solution to get his small biz off the ground. I give him my advice. A woman's wedding dress accidentally gets donated to Goodwill — here's how internet sleuths got it back. The reason your phone can track your steps and how to know which side of the car your gas tank is on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 23, 2023 • 37min

$250/hr freelance job, video game addiction & Apple’s batterygate payouts

Plus, Logan Visser was playing video games for 16 hours a day. He talked with me about how he broke the cycle. Also, Google is adding eSignature tools to Docs and Drive. Food delivery at airport gates, apps that share location data and 5 steps to sell your old phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 22, 2023 • 36min

Dire message from a caller, $900K AI Job & TikTok shopping risks

Plus, TikTok star Chris Guerra makes funny videos for his 800K followers — and gets paid well to do it. He shares some of his secrets for going viral. Carmakers aim to silence radios, professors battle ChatGPT, and I'll teach you a smartphone trick to test dead remote batteries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 21, 2023 • 39min

Journalism vs. AI, overtipping pressures & cable cord-cutting

Plus, are you scared AI's going to snatch your job? About 25% of American gigs are on the line. A caller's mom is drowning in scam texts, but I've got the remedy. Learn how to solve tech issues with restarting and how to remove location data before sharing photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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