

The Current powered by Kim Komando
Kim Komando
Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech. Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and compelling conversations, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. Kim started her show and still owns it herself. She’s not part of a big broadcasting company. Her company has no debt or investors. That’s why many small business owners also turn to her for advice on growing their businesses using web-based tools. In the Current powered by Kim Komando, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New episodes drop every Monday & Wednesday. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.comSee megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.
Episodes
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Nov 25, 2022 • 46min
Get faster internet, text message tips, sue scam callers for $100,000
Do you get scam calls all the time? Here's how one guy used telemarketers to raise $100,000. Plus, the coolest new iPhone features, blocking third-party cookies and the best way to read a book on your phone. And a quick way to find specific pictures, keywords and more in your text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2022 • 37min
Find PC spies, YouTube tricks, Google tracking scandal
Half of all macOS malware comes from this one app, Twitter will ditch the 280 character limit, Meta employees and security fired for hijacking user accounts, Google will pay a big settlement to 40 states for tracking locations, YouTube keyboard shortcuts you'll use all the time, smishing tips and why Ubers are getting more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022 • 36min
AirPods as hearing aids, PayPal warning, Twitter alternatives
Got a messy photo gallery? Use these tricks to clean it up. Plus, the best Twitter alternatives, hidden privacy report for your phone, YouTube's new jingle, Google Maps update shows where EV stations are and an urgent Black Friday warning for shoppers with PayPal accounts. Also, Netflix now lets you cut off freeloaders and Apple AirPods can work as more affordable hearing aids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 22, 2022 • 37min
ISPs caught lying, $400,000 naps, Apple iCloud redesign
Are you paying for premium internet plans? A new study says your download speeds aren't as fast as they should be. Plus, avoid the worst passwords, Apple's iCloud.com redesign, make $400,000 a year sleeping on TikTok and Apple's iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is finally live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 21, 2022 • 39min
Massive crypto meltdown, Carvana crashes, schedule emails
Sick of scammers? Just sue them! Here's how. Plus, the secret to saving money on your streaming bills, how to schedule emails, tools to take screen breaks for your health, shocking smart thermostat research, Carvana's stock plummets and why the left is freaking out about Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 2022 • 36min
Text without service, better flights, Starlink gotcha
In this 30-minute podcast, Apple is spending $450 million to enable emergency texts when you don’t have service. Plus, Starlink’s new data cap, Apple’s slick new free app and how to make long-haul flights more bearable. And take your guess at how many tech issues the average battles at work each week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 17, 2022 • 43min
Holiday mail mistake, Taylor Swift hype, better holiday photos
The USPS is warning against one of the easiest ways to send a letter or gift. Why? Thieves are targeting holiday mail. Plus how Taylor Swift broke the internet, two smart new Windows tips and how to get better photos with your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022 • 36min
Killer VR headset, Netflix flub, Zoom in the car
In this 30-minute podcast, a VR headset no one should wear. It can kill the wearer if they die in a game. Plus, Netflix’s ad-support tier doesn’t work on some devices, three streaming hits are back, take a Zoom call from your car and how to save money on your streaming bills. And find out if Kim can fool Judith in Brand New or Not True. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 15, 2022 • 37min
Facebook's slow death, Twitter competitor, free background check
In this 30-minute podcast, Meta is in steep decline. Is this the beginning of the end for Facebook? Plus, all the changes at Twitter and a look at its newest competitor Mastodon. And a trick to find the best seat on a plane, get reminders from your smart assistant and how to do a free background check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 14, 2022 • 40min
OnlyFans for families, find Wi-Fi passwords, selfie tips
Why the era of Facebook is ending, Elon Musk's shocking luck, paying for blue Twitter checkmarks, family-friendly OnlyFans, Android's earthquake warning, make your PC or Mac start up faster, how to find Wi-Fi network passwords and five ways to look better in photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices