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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Sep 30, 2022 • 45min
$1M LinkedIn romance scam, NASA mission, scam texts
NASA's Earth-saving mission, the FTC's plan to crack down on scam texts, and how to watch sports without cable. Plus, Allie and Matt talk with friend of the show and cybersecurity expert Ricoh Danielson about a wild LinkedIn scam that ended with a high-stakes negotiation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2022 • 37min
Save money on Amazon, Apple Pay changes, Wi-Fi 7
Big changes are coming to Apple Pay, internet coming to school buses, and super-sleuth tips for finding anyone’s email address online. Plus, the new frontier of the internet is in the works with Wi-Fi 7, how to save money on Amazon, and tips to make Google Drive even safer to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022 • 35min
Password manager hacked, smartwatch burns, Brand New or Not True
Samsung’s smartwatch is under fire for reportedly burning wearers, a popular password manager was hacked, and why you shouldn’t rely on Tile’s new QR code stickers to find your lost stuff. Plus, how to ask Google to remove your personal info from search results, turning an old PC into a media server, and see if Kim can fool a Komando listener in this week’s 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
Sep 27, 2022 • 36min
Porn scams, new humanoid robot, grow taller with $150k legs
Tech workers are getting leg-lengthening surgery that costs up to $150k. Plus, Tesla gets ready to unveil its humanoid Optimus robot, porn tech support scams, feds crack down on social media censorship, fast charger secrets, find the best router in under one minute and the best way to keep your cell phone number private. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 26, 2022 • 37min
Roblox sex scandal, DIY iPhone repair, quick fix for slow Wi-Fi
If your kids play Roblox, you need to know about these creepy sex games. Plus, share your password with a QR code, quickly fix slow Wi-Fi, repair your iPhone 14 yourself, 3 ways to take better photos and videos on your smartphone, signs a hidden tracker is following you and how to hide your nude pictures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2022 • 45min
NyQuil chicken TikTok trend, Windows 11 update, elder fraud report
Do your kids or grandkids use TikTok? Don't let them near your chicken — they might try to marinate it with NyQuil! Plus, you can now ask Google to remove your personal data. Also, new Windows 11 features, scary elder fraud report, how to sell stuff online, Lockdown Mode for iPhones and iPads and things in your home that may be worth more than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022 • 37min
Stop Amazon spam, clean energy iPhones, 6 signs your phone is hacked
Get ready for an explosion of Amazon emails, 6 signs your phone has stalkerware, revolutionary new electric bar battery, clean energy charging for iPhones and how to book an airline seat with the most legroom. Plus, your state could get Comcast's new internet service and how an Uber Eats delivery robot crashed a crime scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2022 • 36min
GPS survival tip, sign digital docs, Google Photos update
Google updates Photos with redesigned Memories and a new collage editor, use your photos for a virtual clothing fit at Walmart, Keurig's new smart brewer makes a mind-blowing amount of coffee and how to get your real signature on digital docs. Plus, a rescue helicopter nearly abandoned a stranded man by mistaking his distress call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2022 • 37min
How to handle a data breach, earn gift cards online, new security tips
Earn gift cards by searching the web, human trafficking scams and the funniest names people came up with for the new Uranus probe. Also, a quick fix for slow Wi-Fi, 3 ways to make sure Facebook isn't listening, 6 million people tracked this coffin and new iPhone and Android security features to turn on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2022 • 36min
Sexting scandals, mouse jiggler work trick, aliens know where we are
Scientists are broadcasting Earth's location to aliens, YouTube keyboard shortcuts, 8 photos you need on your phone and the surprising things your phone can do when it's dead. Plus, a survey reveals shocking stats about nudes, how mouse jigglers trick bosses and a Verizon phone scam you need to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
