Kim Komando Today
1,017 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 329 ratingsSound 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 Kim Komando Today Podcast, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New episodes of the Kim Komando Podcast drop every Monday through Friday.
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Episodes
Warren Buffet crypto take, Uber news, rental car scams
June 20, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBWarren Buffet was right about cryptocurrency. But is Elon Musk right about working from home? Listen to this 30-minute podcast for my take. I'll also cover the Ring controversy that has people asking, "Do doorbell cameras violate privacy?" Plus, Uber expands — as do rental car scams. Also, this new smartphone tool lets you identify just about anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find Facebook hackers, fridge TV, make fake people
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBMake digital people on this free website. They look just as real as you and me. If you think that's creepy, how about Facebook hackers? Look out for these red flags of a compromised account. I'll also tell you how to make your smart fridge a TV and how to use an iPad as a second computer monitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
iPhone updates, Twitter warnings, Instagram scam
June 15, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBTweeting a spoiler? Put a content warning on it. You should also watch your inbox for this new Instagram scam. Plus, Furbo’s latest pet cam gives you 360-degree views. In this episode, you'll get the inside scoop on seven exciting new iOS 16 features and a photography hack for action shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Naked job, Meta lawsuit, hacked phone red flags
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBWhen it comes to school shootings, everyone is talking about guns. We need to talk about social media, too. Here's why. Also, a family sues Meta for fueling their daughter's self-harm. In this episode, you'll also learn about a new app that helps you track sharks — as well as six signs your phone was hacked. I'll also tell you about a job you can do without any clothes. Even better, you'll learn how to find low gas prices and which dangerous apps you need to remove from your phone right now....
CDC tracking, QR code thieves, Zelle scam
June 13, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBThe CDC has your cell phone records. Plus, you need to watch out for a new online payment scam. Speaking of scams, be careful when you scan QR codes — here's why. In this episode, you'll also learn how to share a YouTube video at a precise starting point, how to quickly delete accounts you no longer use and how to find your parked car using Google Maps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New NASA rocket, Apple news, Gmail privacy trick
June 10, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBNASA just rolled out its massive new rocket. Apple announced during its WWDC 2022 conference that the iPhone 7 won't get the iOS 16 update. It also revealed new devices and hardware — as well as new features coming to your iPhones, iPads and MacBooks. Plus, want to play old computer games online? Matt's got you covered. Also, if you have a Gmail account, don't miss out on this 30-second privacy check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bird ID app, iPhone pulse check, Wi-Fi 7 speeds
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBHave you ever wondered, "What kind of bird is that?" Download this bird ID app to find out. Plus, Apple patents a dual-display MacBook, Wi-Fi 7 test shows off speeds of 30 Gbps and Microsoft Flight Simulator gets a Top Gun add-on. I'll also tell you how to check your pulse using your phone and how to set up an online will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New MacBooks, iOS updates, Facebook phone calls
June 08, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWant to save money on your subscription services? Sign up for a family plan. You don't even have to use your family! Plus, how to electronically sign PDFs and make phone calls through Facebook thanks to a Messenger update. Plus, what to expect from Apple's upcoming software updates and future gadgets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cheap airfare, Val Kilmer comeback, privacy tips
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBAmazon Echo, Google Nest and other devices can be hacked. Here's how. Plus, Val Kilmer makes a comeback in Top Gun, a judge rules that Ring video doorbells violate privacy and IBM's self-sailing Mayflower suffers another fault in crossing the Atlantic. Also, virtual children to play with will be common in 50 years. In this episode, you'll also learn why your home needs its own email address and how to remove yourself from creepy people search sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Best Amazon Echo tips, Google tricks, USB secret
June 06, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBPlugging in a USB cable the right way feels like a no-brainer. Then why do we get it wrong on the first try so often? Here's a secret trick you can use to put your USB drive in the right way the first time. I'll also share a useful Google trick, news of an Instagram scam, Zuckerberg's latest metaverse hijinks and whether the Ford F-150 Lightning Truck is worth the money. You'll also learn about 15 clever uses for your Amazon Echo — and security steps you can’t skip. Learn more about your a...
Robin Hood ransomware, 'Top Gun' AI, Facebook downgrade
June 03, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBA new kind of ransomware is on the loose, and victims can't pay to get the encryption key to their files — they must complete three acts of charity. Plus, Val Kilmer is back in "Top Gun: Maverick," thanks to the help of AI and deepfake technology. And Facebook is losing one of its best security features. We'll tell you what to do instead to keep your account safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smart headlights, bionic eye for blindness, slim XR glasses
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBIs the DeLorean coming back as an EV? Here's all you need to know. Plus, Ford makes it easy to 3D-print accessories and a bionic eye partially restores a woman's vision. Also, here's how to trade in old gear for Amazon cash and how many steps you should take each day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buy a ticket to space, save printer ink, Roblox dangers
June 01, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBDo your kids use Roblox? You need to know about these hidden dangers. Plus, you can buy a ticket to space or even get video tech support from inside your BMW. In this episode, you'll learn how to turn an old PC into a home media server. I'll also teach you how to save money on printer ink. (Spoiler alert: It's all in the fonts.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AirTag stalkers, 3G shutdown, video chat scam
May 31, 2022 16:17 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBEarlier this year, the 3G shutdown began. Here's how this will affect your daily devices. Also, watch out for this nasty money-transfer video chat scam. Plus, police arrested a stalker who hid an AirTag in his victim's vehicle, Amazon drivers are tired of dancing and injuries you can get from holding your phone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TV tracking, flying cars, buy cheap mystery boxes
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBLove mystery boxes? Here's how to buy unclaimed USPS and Amazon packages. Plus, your TV is watching you and Facebook listens to your conversations. In this episode, you'll learn how to instantly get more storage space on your phone. Allow, follow these steps to record videos in emergency situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Exclusive intimate interview with Kim Komando on tech, life and tragedy
May 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this special episode of Tech Refresh, Kim sits down with Komando.com Content Queen Allie to talk about her career in broadcasting, building a business, her family and the tragedy that shaped who she is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tech Refresh: A special interview with Kim Komando
May 27, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourIn this special episode of Tech Refresh, Kim sits down with Komando.com Content Queen Allie to talk about her career in broadcasting, building a business, her family and the tragedy that shaped who she is today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smart burritos, fridges and Band-Aids
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWatch out for these telltale signs your hard drive is fading. Plus, inventors are working on smart fridges, high-tech burrito tape and bandages. I'll also tell you how to stop your ex from popping up in your photo memories in just a few simple steps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cheap smartphones, smart canes, save money on phone bills
May 25, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWant to save money on your phone and cable bills? Try these insider tricks. I'll also tell you how to get new smartphones cheaply. Plus, smart canes with GPS are coming out, along with a live translation feature for Google Meet. Oh, and watch out for Apple's app subscription changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ditch Google, get low hotel rates, stop Alexa snooping
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHomeland Security put the disinformation board on pause — here's why. Plus, Netflix is bleeding, crypto stars are silent and smart shopping carts are coming to a store near you. I'll also tell you how to ditch Google and make sure Alexa isn’t keeping your recordings. Plus, four insider secrets to getting the lowest hotel room rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get free tech, clone your dog, creepy Alexa news
May 23, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBNow, Zoom can track your emotional state. Plus, shocking new research about Amazon Echos will creep you out. In this episode, you'll learn about smart tech for camping tricks, Buy Nothing groups that hand out tech for free and a secret app you'll use all the time. Oh, and here's how to clone your pet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Self-driving e-bikes, crypto crash, UFOs
May 20, 2022 15:36 - 32 minutes - 30 MBCryptocurrency crashed. Here's where we are and what's next. Plus, a safer way to fill in forms online and an app that lets you see all the grocery store deals in your area. Oh, and the Pentagon reveals UFO sightings and Harley-Davidson's e-bike now has Google Cloud services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get a brain chip, biometric airports, Wi-Fi 7 news
May 19, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWant to become an astronaut? Enroll in the brand-new Star Harbor. Plus, Wi-Fi 7 is around the corner — here's what to expect. Biometrics could end airport security hassle and the Neuralink brain implant just began human trials. Plus, here's a fast way to delete accounts no longer in use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get free internet, Google updates, speed up your internet
May 18, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAre your pages loading slower than molasses in January? Here are 10 ways to speed up your internet. Plus, Facebook listens to your conversations and Harley-Davidson came out with a new electric motorcycle. Also, low-income households could get free internet and Google came out with a ton of exciting updates. Here's all you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Traffic trick, YouTube shortcuts, golden privacy tip
May 17, 2022 16:49 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBWant to erase yourself from the internet? Here’s how. I'll also tell you how to predict traffic conditions months in advance. You'll learn about some YouTube keyboard shortcuts you’ll always use and Netflix changes that may come later this year. Also, a piece of history died in a ransomware attack. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smart guns, emoji sex secrets, AirTag car thieves
May 16, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 37.9 MBStop sharing your phone number — it could put you in danger. Get a second number with this free trick. I'll also tell you how to get disposable email addresses in a second. Plus, thieves are using AirTags to steal cars, smart handguns are coming and ransomware closed an entire college forever. Also, is crypto dying? Here's my take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto chaos, photo tip, Windows and Mac tricks
May 13, 2022 18:05 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBCapturing movement with your smartphone’s camera is tough. Here’s an insider trick the pros use to get the best action pics. Plus, Matt has all the details on a free game you can play on your browser. (Hint: It involves YouTube.) Also, cryptocurrency and NFT investors are having a rough time. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laptops for your face, smart screws, spot PC snoops
May 12, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBHas someone been snooping on your PC? Here's how to see what they were doing. Plus, special glasses that can help deaf people and smart screws that know when they're loose. Oh, and these luxury apartments in New York can monitor your health. I'll also tell you about a new VR headset that will be "a laptop for your face." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple Watch video calls, $30 smart TV trick, free cable perks
May 11, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBDo you forget to update your passwords? Now, Google Assistant can take care of that for you. Plus, TikTok will start sharing ad revenue with creators and the new Apple Watch band adds video calling. In this episode, you'll learn how to turn your old TV into a smart TV for $30. I'll also share the best free perks you get with your cable subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No more passwords, find hidden trackers, Theranos merch
May 10, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWant to sell a water bottle for $1,500? Slap a Theranos label on it. This merch is all the rage on eBay — here's why. Plus, Big Tech predicts a future without passwords and TikTok videos show what it's like to live with dementia. I'll tell you how to find hidden trackers and turn an old PC into a home media server. Also, these mental health apps can compromise your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CEO passwords, jobfishing scams, new hacker schemes
May 09, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MBNeed to recover deleted files? Want to trade in old gear for Amazon cash? I've got you. Also, I'll share a photography tip you can use to get the best action shots. Plus, new scamming strategies to watch out for as well as the most common CEO passwords. (You won't believe how silly some of them are.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dangerous prayer apps, malware-infested movies, browser hack
May 06, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBChina plans a mission to collide with an asteroid. Find out why. Speaking of stars, don't download free movies starring these specific actors. Plus, how to get more private data removed from Google Search results and how to set up your browser to do what you want when you open it. Kim and the crew will also tell you all about mental health and prayer apps that fail to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brain chips, Apple Watch satellites, Corvette EV
May 05, 2022 15:34 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBElon Musk says his brain chips will be a lot like smartwatches. Apple Watch could get satellite communication soon. Plus, here's how to turn handwritten notes into text you can edit. Also, MIT researchers built ultra-thin speakers, General Motors teases a Corvette EV and free security cam software you should know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AirTag travel hack, protect Alexa privacy, texting tricks
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOne man found his lost luggage thanks to an Apple AirTag. I'll tell you how these trackers can help you, along with how you can use Apple's new self-service repair program. Plus, you'll soon see Prime delivery on all sorts of online stores. Here's why. You'll also learn a Google privacy trick, why physical metaverse stores are opening up and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Crypto 401Ks, hologram wife glitches, money-saving phone trick
May 03, 2022 16:40 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBHe married a hologram. Four years later, she glitched. Here's how he made their marriage survive. Also, criminals are filing emergency data requests to steal your data from Big Tech companies. Plus, how to save money on an iPhone or Galaxy, smart tech for camping trips and how to make sure no one is tracking you with Apple AirTags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Job-stealing robots, free browser games, Echo TV trick
May 03, 2022 00:02 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBHow much job security do you have? Depending on your position, you may only have 10 years before a robot steals your job. In this episode, I'll tell you why digital real estate is exploding, how car-buying will change in the future and which free games you can play in your browser. You'll also get a few tech tricks, like how to use an Echo to hear TV dialogue better and how to find photos on your phone more quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free audiobooks, front door scam, check your phone's privacy report
April 29, 2022 15:49 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBScammers 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
Portless iPhone, Musk Mars update, Alexa's AR smart homes
April 28, 2022 17:20 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWord 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
Bulletproof headphones, credit report change, new Zoom trick
April 27, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBHave 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
Toilet tech troubles, holographic doctor visits, worst battery mistakes
April 27, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBGet 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
E-scooter secrets, phone sex surprise, make old computers new again
April 25, 2022 21:30 - 32 minutes - 36.8 MBHave 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
Text scams, bad news for Netflix, missing AirPods
April 22, 2022 08:01 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBKim 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
Stop phone snoops, text on your computer, iOS and watchOS updates
April 21, 2022 08:19 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBPhone 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
Scary porn scam, Fitbit heart feature, 10 ways you're wasting money
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 83.4 MBFitbit 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
How to save your texts, protect nude photos and find spyware
April 19, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBI'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
Twitter bots, Russia vs. Wikipedia, self-destructing emails
April 18, 2022 22:55 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MBApple 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
John Oliver vs. Congress, Android malware and a YouTube trick
April 15, 2022 17:24 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBElon 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
Space hotels, private photo trick and a secret way to update all your social media accounts
April 14, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBDo 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
Remote work scams, 30-second privacy trick and a crucial Chrome alert
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBA 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
If you see these emojis, your kids are doing drugs
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBThe 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