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The Current powered by Kim Komando

Kim Komandowww.komando.com
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.com See megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.
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Episodes

ChatGPT could steal your job, EV dangers, new YouTube labels

Plus, Gen Z goes old school for money management, avoid stalkers on dating apps, use your phone to hang pictures the easy way, how to record your computer screen for free, get the cheapest airfare and a trick to find every Wi-Fi network password. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 06, 202340 min

Video doorbell solves murder, TikTok cancer scam, best apps for seniors

Plus, watch out for this dangerous app, three quick computer tricks, why vintage video games are making a comeback, the richest dog in the world and a weird new way to make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 03, 202337 min

Paper map revival, best TV settings, subtitle tips

What would you save in a fire? Most of us would run to our smartphones. Plus, why 50% of people don't connect the internet to smart tech, Netflix password sharing will be banned by late March and how to digitize your most important documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 02, 202338 min

Get weather alerts and $360 in freebies, cat chess, Xbox goes woke

Plus, why MacBooks are being sold for scrap, use physical security keys to protect your Apple accounts, end-to-end encryption in Facebook Messenger and cool ways to use your router's USB ports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 01, 202337 min

Facebook killer, tech layoffs, gas vs. electric cars

Emailing your doctor? Prepare for fees. Plus, rent your car for cash, why you need a new email address ASAP and how to find spy cams with your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 31, 202339 min

Most invasive apps, Netflix sharing ends, ChatGPT news

Plus, watch out for this important tax change when using Venmo or Paypal, access Netflix's new workout hub, my favorite eBay tip and why white-collar workers should be worried about ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 202340 min

Exploding iPhones, ChatGPT vs. teachers, Bigfoot sighting

Plus, Ticketmaster's fight with Congress, how to find a dead phone you lost, the best apps for romantics and a weird new way to make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 27, 202340 min

Earn $1,500 by dating, stop phone scammers, worst tech mistakes

Don't wear your Apple Watch when you're boxing. It could call the cops! Plus, how to protect your IP address, Netflix will pay $385,000 for a flight attendant, what really happens to 'unsent' texts and why GM’s new Chevy Corvette is a hybrid and not an all-electric car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 26, 202336 min

Amazon alert, when your laptop will die, money-saving streaming tricks

Plus, why this is a great time to buy new smartphones, the best way to get live TV, earrings that double as earbuds and my insider scoop on Apple's new Macs and their unbelievably powerful chips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 25, 202337 min

Tesla lies, Walmart drone secrets, no more Netflix password sharing

Plus, Amazon's big layoffs spell trouble ahead, four ways to tell if an image is real or Photoshopped, prosecutors reveal murder suspect Brian Walshe's Google searches, the right height for your doorbell cam and how to block annoying scam calls so you don't lose money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 24, 202338 min

How tech ages you, Apple Watch safety tips, best free video editors

Plus, employers get wise to work from home tricks, how fraudulent online retailers are robbing us blind, why Sony is reviving the Walkman and the scary way young kids find online porn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 202339 min

Parking ticket scam, trending TikTok tech, hide from facial recognition

We've got a wacky way to make money online. Hint: It involves your feet. Plus, the tech gadgets trending on TikTok, how to text from your computer and apps to plan a wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 202347 min

States ban TikTok, EV tax credits, new BMW subscriptions

Plus, protect your kids from ID theft, Bowling’s new pinsetters are causing drama, get handwritten notes into your PC, sniff out scammers with Google Reverse Image Search and how to get a hold of someone whose iPhone is on Do Not Disturb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 202334 min

Tesla's eight-car collision, Apple Maps update, ghost kitchens

Do you order dog food on Amazon? You might get illegal loot. Plus, stop your boss from spying on you, get Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop for free, useful streaming tricks and five weird ways to make money online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 202337 min

Cruel TikTok scam, Seattle vs. social media, Airbnb update

Plus, teens are diagnosing themselves with serious illnesses they found on TikTok, get better sleep with these podcasts and signs your phone or computer is infected with a keylogger. Oh, and men, stop putting your smartphone in your pants pocket! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202337 min

Dangerous nudes, angry neighbors, antivirus scams

Plus, how an Apple Watch saved a child's life, why Gen Z loves old gadgets (and will pay you handsomely for them), use your voice to control your TV and why you should wrap your car keys in tin foil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 202339 min

Elon Musk's world record, job scam warning, top weather apps

Want to make money online? Be a virtual babysitter! Plus, the best apps to predict rain or snow, how to set up parental controls on TikTok, cutting back on screen time can improve your health, Big Tech layoffs and how the first robot lawyer could defend you in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 13, 202339 min

Secret Amazon coupons, $3 billion phone scams, data privacy tips

Got a Kia or Hyundai vehicle? Social media could encourage teens to steal your car. Plus, hidden online shopping deals, new Netflix workout series and four Google tips for better searches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202346 min

Weirdest new devices, home selling danger, money tip

What's in your toilet? A ton of data, apparently. Just connect this device to your iPhone — and then your toilet. Plus, a Mercedes-level stroller for babies, AI ovens, color-changing cars, 3D tours pose major security risks, how to make more money in the new year and my smart advice for callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 11, 202337 min

Smart car privacy hack, top fitness apps, worst iPhone alarms to wake up to

Want to take a nap in your self-driving car? You might wake up in the middle of a police chase. Plus, a mom cyberbullied her daughter for a year, police used DNA evidence to catch a killer and my smart advice for callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 202338 min

Google security check, smart TV spying, phone organization tricks

Can't make heads or tails of your doctor's chicken scratch handwriting? Let Google help. Plus, internet safety tips for parents, three ways to protect your phone from the cold, Louisiana's war against online porn and the best apps for finding friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 09, 202339 min

Ransomware gang grows a heart, easy tech refresh tips, romance scams

Have you ever lost a bag at the airport? Maybe it took a joyride to McDonald's. Plus, this streaming mistake endangers your computer, a safety tip for dating apps, how a stalker's own AirTags thwarted him, how to edit a PDF on your iPhone and a weird way to make money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 06, 202339 min

Netflix ads, Facebook news, password managers 101

New Netflix ads, Facebook and Instagram to start charging money, best golf apps, password manager pros and cons, new home wiring tips and my smart advice for callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202337 min

Update your iPhone, find hidden spy cams, Amazon saving tips

The Supreme Court takes on social media, why to delete Kaspersky, Facebook is in trouble, NFTs are over, pilotless air taxis, worst text scams and life-saving tech. Plus, how to make sure Amazon Alexa isn’t recording everything you say and find hidden spy cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 04, 202338 min

Home security mistakes, spot spyware, how tech ages you

Plus, how to boost cell coverage, the best way to trade or sell old phones, airline passenger airdrops nudes, home remodel tips and my smart advice for callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 202338 min

Get free e-books, stop political spam, Apple AirTag mistakes

Plus, use your phone's best browser, boost your home's value, how microtransit will revolutionize the way we commute and an insider scoop on Tesla's fully self-driving car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 02, 202341 min

Update Chrome now, cash-saving travel tips, spot the real Amazon reviews

Got a trip coming up? These are the best days to book a flight. Plus, update Google Chrome now if you have a Mac, why people are trying to get out of work, how to know if your boss is spying on you, use your PC's step recorder feature and Amazon review tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 30, 202243 min

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...

Dec 29, 202237 min

Password manager hacked, smartwatch burns, Brand New or Not True

Ask Google to remove your data from search results, turn an old PC into a media server, Samsung smartwatch burn risks, popular password manager hacked and why you shouldn't rely on Tile's QR code stickers to find your lost stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 28, 202235 min

Porn scams, new humanoid robot, grow taller with $150k legs

Plus, fast charger secrets, feds crack down on social media censorship, how to find the best router 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

Dec 27, 202235 min
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