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 15, 2022 • 38min
John Oliver vs. Congress, Android malware and a YouTube trick
Elon Musk wants to own Twitter — and he's making bold moves to take it over. Kim has all the details. Plus, Ben will help you spot malicious Android apps and Allie has the funny story behind John Oliver's prank on Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 14, 2022 • 34min
Space hotels, private photo trick and a secret way to update all your social media accounts
Do you shoot for the stars? You might want to book a room at the world's first space hotel. Yep, that's a thing. I've got all the details. In this episode, I'll also tell you how to add private photos to a locked folder. Plus, a time-saving tech trick that updates all your social media accounts at once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 13, 2022 • 36min
Remote work scams, 30-second privacy trick and a crucial Chrome alert
A big change is coming to your Google Search and Google News results. Plus, every Chrome user needs to know about a dire new security warning. Also, don't miss out on this 30-second privacy check that reveals the companies you’re unknowingly sharing data with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2022 • 34min
If you see these emojis, your kids are doing drugs
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration put out a list of emojis that teens are using to talk about drugs. Police also arrested a man who used his Apple Watch to stalk his ex-girlfriend. Plus, remote job scams are worse than ever before. Here's how to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11, 2022 • 38min
Stop Facebook tracking, secret camera trick and why you see ads when you stream
In this episode, I help three callers who are in tough spots. One wants to protect her son from malicious gamers. Another wants expensive cameras for cheap prices. I'm sharing a few tech tricks you can use to save money and protect your privacy. I've also got the scoop on a secret Facebook setting that stops tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5, 2022 • 38min
Delete this antivirus program, YouTube transcripts trick, Google Maps hack
In this episode of Kim Komando Today, I’ll tell you which antivirus program you need to delete ASAP. It could be a national security threat. I’ve also got a Google Maps hack that lets you share your exact location. Plus, have you ever bought ads from Facebook? Maybe Meta owes you money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1, 2022 • 53min
Spotting fake news, find any photo, scam calls mistake
We all know what happened at the Oscars, but did Will Smith make a bald joke years ago on “The Arsenio Hall Show”? Kim has a simple trick to save you all that scrolling when you’re looking for a photo among thousands on your phone. And Allie has four tips to slow those annoying — and dangerous — scam calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 30, 2022 • 38min
Wi-Fi on the moon, Russian cyberattacks and a Google tip for saving gas money
Did you know people are putting Wi-Fi on the moon? That's just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode of Kim Komando Explains, I'll teach you how to find an airline seat with the most legroom, how to save gas money and a few other tech tips you'll use time and time again. I've also got an action plan you can use to protect yourself against Russian cyberattacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 25, 2022 • 38min
White House warning, Google shortcut, FBI cybercrime report
The White House put out a list of what businesses need to do to protect themselves from cyberwarfare. The problem? It's far from helpful. Plus, a helpful Google Drive shortcut you'll use again and again. And the FBI's 2021 Internet Crime Report is here. It was a banner year for hackers — and that's a bad thing for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2022 • 37min
2FA-stealing malware, update your phone, wheels vs. doors
Smartphone malware is getting worse. A variant caught stealing passwords, bank details and lots more has a new trick — collecting your two-factor authentication codes. Plus, updates for iPhone and Android are here and Allie has the best reasons to update. And the crew takes on the debate captivating the internet right now: Are there more wheels or more doors in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
