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Watch Worthy
The proper way to eat sushi
If you think you know everything about the correct way to eat food, think again. One of the food categories that is actually notorious for being eaten incorrectly is sushi. If you think it is a matter of eating it with a fork vs. chopsticks, that’s not exactly right. Japanese Chef Nobu Matsuhisa shows you the correct way to eat sushi.
What would life be like without Facebook?
Kim Komando and Andrew Babinski have a little fun in the studio showing what life would be like without Facebook. Could we share and connect with other people in the same ways we do on Facebook? Sharing pictures, sending messages, even sharing what we have for lunch today, Andrew and Kim discuss this topic in a way that will make you think and laugh. Is this what life would be like without Facebook?
SECRET WAY iPhone screens are fixed
If you have ever owned an iPhone, chances are you know the feeling of a broken screen. Maybe it was just a hairline fracture, or maybe there were spider web cracks all over the front side. If you decided to get it fixed, it had to be taken to the Apple store, and up until now, getting a screen fixed was a process clouded in mystery.
This 5-layer brownie cheesecake will make your mou
If you are looking for a delicious cheat food, you need not go further. For the chocolate cookie lover with a sweet tooth, this five-layer brownie cheesecake, with Oreos, brownie, and chocolate chip cookies, is a delicious treat that isn’t difficult to make.
Elon Musk’s high-speed hyperloop
What if you could skip the traffic jam and get to work or school without worrying about commute time? What if you could go 700 mph in a pod to get where you need to go? That idea may not just be a fantasy of the future, as Elon Musk recently tweeted about his plans for a hyperloop, with speed tests coming soon.
This boy built a prosthetic arm with Legos
Self-named “Hand Solo,” 18-year-old David Aguilar was born with his right arm not fully developed. But that didn’t stop him from having a lifetime passion for Legos. At the age of 9, he built his first prosthetic arm with Legos, but it didn’t work that well. Nine years later, he tried again.
Why American schools last so long
If you can remember back to high school, waking up before the sun rises and going to class until right before dinner made the days long and boring. Either students are falling asleep in class, or their attention starts to waver later in the day. But America has one of the highest number of hours children spend in schools, even though they aren’t the highest performing students.
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Tech Reports
20 best perks you get with an Amazon Prime members
Think about it, how many times a year do you order products from Amazon? Now add up the amount you would pay to ship each of those items. Most likely, what you would pay for two-day shipping on every order dwarfs the $99 annual fee to be a Prime member. Saving money on shipping may be the perk that draws you in, but it's certainly not the only one that should catch your attention. There are so many perks that come with Prime, you probably don't even know them all.
Was my Facebook profile part of the Cambridge Anal
Lee from Colorado Springs, CO called in to my show and asked about whether her recently deactivated Facebook account had to be re-activated in order to see if her information was part of the Cambridge Analytica breach. Facebook launched a tool to check and see if your private data has been compromised in the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Watch my call with Lee to learn more about how you can protect your personal information on Facebook.
My list of 20 incredibly useful websites you wish
With more than a million websites you can visit now with a click of a button, there's bound to be something that you can use to solve your tech issue. Most of the time, smaller websites are like hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, you just have to know where to look. Some of these sites are so useful, you can't believe you haven't heard of them before!
Money Tip: Best streaming apps to cut the cord
Cable bills have been getting out of control for quite some time now. But, millions of Americans have already taken the leap and gotten rid of their cable or satellite service. This is a great way to save up to hundreds of dollars per year. If you decide that you want to cut the cord, you'll probably want to download a streaming app or two and there are plenty to choose from.
Essential privacy settings for your Amazon Echo
Bob called into my show with some concerns about his new Amazon Echo, namely in regards to privacy and security. Smart assistant enabled speakers like Amazon's Echo, and Echo Dot can be extremely helpful in our everyday lives. However, there are some privacy concerns that you need to be aware of before bringing them into your home. The good news for Bob, and everyone else who owns a smart assistant device, is there are several ways to make things more secure.
5 must-do spy hacks you didn’t know until now
Privacy and security seem to be on everyone's mind today. Which makes sense, because cybercriminals are constantly on the attack. No matter what the situation, you don't want critical data falling into the wrong hands. Fending off these attacks is something everyone should know how to do. That's why I'm going to tell you about five must-do spy hacks you didn't know until now.
5 reasons a Chromebook should be in our arsenal of
Do you have a Chromebook? If you don't know, they are similar to a laptop but just a little bit different. Chromebooks run on a web-based operating system by Google known as Chrome OS. It's specifically built to be used with an internet connection and they are fairly inexpensive.
How do I delete my Facebook account?
Josh from Phoenix, AZ called in to my show and asked about how to completely delete his Facebook account. The first thing to know is the difference between deactivating your account and deleting your account. There is a difference between the two.
Live from the Studio
April 14, 2018 – Hour 1
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
April 14, 2018 – Hour 2
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
March 14, 2018 – Hour 3
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
April 7, 2018 – Hour 1
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
April 7, 2018 – Hour 2
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
April 7, 2018 – Hour 3
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
March 31, 2018 – Hour 1
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
March 31, 2018 – Hour 2
Kim Komando shares the latest information about everything digital, with plenty of fun, and the best callers from coast-to-coast!
Kim's Playlist
I just wanted to wish you a very Merry Christmas!
May your day be filled with love and joy!
OneRepublic – ‘Good Life’
Music video by OneRepublic performing Good Life. (C) 2011 Mosley Music/Interscope Records
The Rolling Stones – ‘Gimme Shelter
The Rolling Stones performing "Gimme Shelter", live at the Shanghai Grand Stadium, 8th April 2006.
P!nk – ‘Try’
Music video by P!nk performing Try. (C) 2012 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
OneRepublic – ‘Counting Stars’
Music video by OneRepublic performing Counting Stars. (C) 2013 Mosley Music/Interscope Records
Norah Jones – ‘Miriam’
Music video by Norah Jones performing Miriam. (P) (C) 2012 Blue Note Records. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Blue Note Records, 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011.
Natasha Bedingfield – ‘Pocketful of Su
Music video by Natasha Bedingfield performing Pocketful Of Sunshine. (C) 2008 Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
Michael Buble – ‘Feeling Good’
© 2006 WMGDirected by Noble Jones
Komando.com Reports
4 clever ways to prevent spying and 1 way to spy
Cybersecurity is much like driving a car: one accident can change everything, sending ripples of misfortune through every aspect of your life. Protecting your devices may seem excessive, even silly. Do you really need two-factor identification? Aren’t all those complicated passwords just a little annoying? Isn’t public Wi-Fi use acceptable in small doses?
Useful smartphone tricks you wish you knew before
Most of us use our smartphones for texting, searching the internet and actually making/taking phone calls, but did you know that our smartphones can do much more? Well, the answer is yes! There are many awesome built-in features that our smartphones already have that can make your life easier now.
Are you ready for spring cleaning?
Every spring, we all tend to feel like it’s time to get the house in order by performing traditional cleaning rituals such as organizing pantries and closets and other decluttering. But have you ever considered that your high-tech gadgets need some cleaning too?
5 gems you can’t live without
With so many apps and utilities with multiple features, it can be hard to decipher which ones are worth it and which ones are not. Let me save you some time! I have sifted through plenty and found five that certainly will streamline your daily life.
Clever ways to use your old USB drive
The USB drive, thumb drive, or flash drive as they have been called, was once the latest and greatest way to save, transfer, and transport data but when was the last time you used one? Well, it is time to dig them out of t
Quick ways to stop phone snoops in their tracks
Is your life on your phone? It is likely the answer is yes! I have a few quick and easy steps that can help you lock down your phone and help you maintain your privacy.
Free software alternatives you may not have heard
As the saying goes, the best things in life are free: love, friends, and great software that works almost as well as a paid product. If you’re like me, you have probably shopped around for certain apps or programs, and then you balked at the price tag. Sometimes, you have to bite the bullet. But other times, there’s a free option that will get the same results.
Ways to fix your home Wi-Fi problems
When Wi-Fi slows down, so does our entire life. Our email and browsers stop loading. Our streaming movies freeze. Alexa stops responding. Our phones revert to data plans. Everything buffers at the same time, ruining the momentum of your routine. There are plenty of reasons why your Wi-Fi keeps slowing down.
Komando Flash Tips
Free way to track GPS, phone calls, text messages
Thanks to smartphones, tablets and the internet, there are many threats to your kids and grandkids that you might not see coming. Here's a free way to track what they do on their phones.
Apple gets to the “root” of the proble
A huge security flaw was discovered for macOS High Sierra. It would allow anyone to access your computer without a password! Here is how to fix it.
Opt-out of online targeted advertising networks an
If you surf the web, you're going to see ads. That's a given, and there's not much you can do about it. What you can change is whether or not you see targeted ads. These are the ads that follow you from site to site and seem to know what you've been looking at online.
How to use iOS 11 SOS feature that can save your l
In iOS 11, there is a feature called SOS. In an emergency, scary situation, or even a kidnapping, it can save your life. Watch now to learn how to set it up and use it.
Know when malware or spies turn your webcam or mic
Cybersecurity is a hot topic. Several very high-profile attacks have been in the news, as they infect individuals and private industries around the country. Here's how to stop them from spying on you with your webcam and mic.
Introducing my new video site!
After months of hard work, I am excited to share with you my new and improved video site! I know you’re going to love it. It’s faster, more user-friendly and has fewer ads! You’ll still find my popular categories like flash tips, Komando reports and a slew of other fun stuff like recipes and viral videos. And don’t forget, if you are a member of Kim’s Club, you’ll also be able to watch me record my radio show live from the studio! Check it out for yourself! Click here to see my new and improved video site!
How to safely delete data forever on your PC or Ma
When you delete a file on your computer, its not really gone. The data is still there, but now available to overwrite it. If you want it really gone, watch this video.
How to control your apps’ permissions
For all the apps on your phone to function, they need a certain level of access to your phone's system. These are what are called permissions. But a lot of them get access they don't need. Here's how to check them.