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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Apr 29, 2022 • 41min
Free audiobooks, front door scam, check your phone's privacy report
Scammers might show up at your home. If they claim to be an "energy auditor," slam the door in their faces. Plus, Elon Musk buys Twitter, new EVs are on the way and Google's plans for "ambient notifications." And learn how to check your phone's hidden privacy report and find full audiobooks on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 28, 2022 • 41min
Portless iPhone, Musk Mars update, Alexa's AR smart homes
Word has it that Amazon is working on a new smart home gadget with augmented reality features. Here's how this will change your home. I'll also tell you about a smart shopping mirror that guesses your size so you don't have to change. Plus, BMW and Mercedes are releasing new electric vehicles, Apple could come out with a portless iPhone soon and Musk reveals what life on Mars could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2022 • 40min
Bulletproof headphones, credit report change, new Zoom trick
Have you ever bought something, only to pay for it later? Lots of shoppers love this setup — but now it will show up on your credit report. Speaking of shopping, you can buy a vertical mouse or life-saving headphones. (Yep: one gamer's headphones saved him from a stray bullet.) In this episode, I'll share AirTag news as well as a cool new Zoom trick that lets you speak with your hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 27, 2022 • 40min
Toilet tech troubles, holographic doctor visits, worst battery mistakes
Get ready for high-tech medical visits. In this episode, I'll share the biggest ways you're draining your phone's battery — and how to make it last longer. Plus, one woman fell into a toilet thanks to her phone. You'll also learn a top-secret Instagram photo trick and all the details on a new spam text trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2022 • 36min
E-scooter secrets, phone sex surprise, make old computers new again
Have an old laptop or PC lying around and collecting dust? You should know about a new OS that brings it back to life. I'll also tell you how to add lenses to your smartphone camera, make the most of smart plugs and use e-scooters safely. Plus, a surprising statistic about phones and sex you won't believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2022 • 43min
Text scams, bad news for Netflix, missing AirPods
Kim and the team break down this week's biggest tech stories, from Netflix's subscriber drop to Pokemon's strange acquisition — and a tale about a stolen pair of AirPods you won't believe. Plus, Ben rooted around the FBI's archives and found a guide to internet slang. It won't help you sound cool, but it sure is funny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 21, 2022 • 40min
Stop phone snoops, text on your computer, iOS and watchOS updates
Phone snoops can be hard to catch. Luckily, I know just how to get rid of them. In this episode, you'll learn how to text on your computer. I'm also sharing all you need to know about the newest iOS and watchOS updates. Plus, the Ford F-150 is right around the corner, along with ... luxury space balloon rides? Yep! I've got all the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 20, 2022 • 40min
Scary porn scam, Fitbit heart feature, 10 ways you're wasting money
Fitbit added a new way you can keep track of your heart health. You should also know about a scary scam that turns you into a porn star. Oh, and a surgically-implanted payment chip is now available. I've got the full story. Plus, here's the secret tech tip for getting shows, movies and books for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2022 • 40min
How to save your texts, protect nude photos and find spyware
I've got a lot of great advice in this episode of Kim Komando Today. First, you'll learn how to never lose a text message again. I'll also tell you how to protect your nude photos from hackers. (This was based on a listener question.) Plus, where to put your router for the best Wi-Fi, how to find spyware and a few other tech tips that will make your digital life easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2022 • 39min
Twitter bots, Russia vs. Wikipedia, self-destructing emails
Apple and Google put out some emergency updates. If you don't install the newest OS, you're in danger. Plus, I'll tell you all about Twitter bots, Elon's takeover and Russia's spat with Wikipedia. I've also got a few tech tricks to share, like how to send self-destructing emails and the secret trick to removing images from Google Search results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
