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.
To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.com
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Episodes
Most invasive apps, Netflix sharing ends, ChatGPT news
January 30, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBPlus, 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
Exploding iPhones, ChatGPT vs. teachers, Bigfoot sighting
January 27, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBPlus, 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
Earn $1,500 by dating, stop phone scammers, worst tech mistakes
January 26, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBDon'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
Amazon alert, when your laptop will die, money-saving streaming tricks
January 25, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPlus, 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
Tesla lies, Walmart drone secrets, no more Netflix password sharing
January 24, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBPlus, 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
How tech ages you, Apple Watch safety tips, best free video editors
January 23, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBPlus, 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
Parking ticket scam, trending TikTok tech, hide from facial recognition
January 20, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWe'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
States ban TikTok, EV tax credits, new BMW subscriptions
January 19, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBPlus, 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
Tesla's eight-car collision, Apple Maps update, ghost kitchens
January 18, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDo 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
Cruel TikTok scam, Seattle vs. social media, Airbnb update
January 17, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBPlus, 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
Dangerous nudes, angry neighbors, antivirus scams
January 16, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBPlus, 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
Elon Musk's world record, job scam warning, top weather apps
January 13, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBWant 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
Secret Amazon coupons, $3 billion phone scams, data privacy tips
January 12, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBGot 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
Weirdest new devices, home selling danger, money tip
January 11, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBWhat'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
Smart car privacy hack, top fitness apps, worst iPhone alarms to wake up to
January 10, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBWant 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
Google security check, smart TV spying, phone organization tricks
January 09, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBCan'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
Ransomware gang grows a heart, easy tech refresh tips, romance scams
January 06, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBHave 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
Pig butchering, scam sweatshops, top security tips
December 23, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBBe careful when an online friend offers financial advice. They might be luring you into a pig butchering scheme. This trending scam has stripped millions of dollars from victims across the world. That's why Allie Seligman spoke with ProPublica reporter Cezary Podkul, an expert on these vicious scams. Listen to this episode for the full scoop, from how the scam works to essential cybersecurity tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fan sues Tom Brady, book best airline seats, 5 TV mistakes
December 22, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBPlus, the SEC charges a crew of social media influencers with $100 million for fraud, Elon Musk sells 22 million shares of Tesla stock in three days, most people relate more with online strangers than real-life friends and this hidden Google Map feature shows everywhere you’ve been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bad TikTok advice, Etsy scammers, TV volume trick
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBPlus, three big changes coming to your Instagram account, Apple’s new whiteboard app gives you and up to 99 friends an infinite canvas, wear QR code fashion and a built-in smartphone feature that organizes your health records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok ban, top holiday scams, tax update alert
December 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBPlus, what to do when locked out of your Facebook account, get weather alerts on your phone, Twitter's office supply fire sale, Zoom holiday party ideas and how a new gift card scam steals your cash with barcode stickers. Also, would you get plastic surgery to look like an AI image? Surgeons say they're getting these disturbing requests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best future car tech, virtual Santa visits, secret Instagram hack
December 19, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBSelling your home? You'll need a big virtual tour — as long as you watch out for these security risks. Plus, this tech tool reveals whether a used car was in an accident and five ways to use an old iPhone or Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facebook ticket scam, cut streaming costs, crypto arrest
December 16, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWhy you really need to start using a password manager, a look inside the downfall of FTX, and smart tech tips from Kim Komando and friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Festive Alexa tricks, phone TV tips, clever ways to catch cheaters
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBTip drivers with Alexa, Twitter charges $11 per month for paid subscriptions, robots are taking over customer service, 45-year-old computer for $375K auction, share your phone to a TV screen, tech clues your partner is cheating and how to wipe your ex from your digital world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
$1K health headphones, top holiday scams, safer group chats
December 14, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBWould you let Amazon track your search history if it paid you $2 per month? Plus, Google Messages rolls out fully encrypted group chats, how to enable full encryption for iCloud backups, next iOS update boosts AirDrop security, air-purifying headphones for almost $1K and holiday scams to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cops use Facebook, ChatGPT drama, top scams spreading
December 13, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBPlus, how to save big money with smart water tech, know files hackers use the most, the five worst tech gadgets that steal your privacy and callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon sleep schedule, Santa wine scam, airplane phone calls
December 12, 2022 09:30 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBPassengers can talk on the phone while flying, watch out for a festive wine scam, Amazon wants to monitor your sleep and how to find out future traffic conditions months in advance. Plus, how to stop AirTag stalkers on Android, see a site’s website traffic, use a hotel room TV to charge your devices and more tech tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gift card scams, stop porch pirates, top tech stories of 2022
December 09, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBDo you tend to forget important things when you're busy? Try this quick trick. Plus, use these simple tips to protect your packages from porch pirates during the holiday season, top tech stories of the year and holiday gift card scams to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
YouTube child celebrities, Disney's age-altering AI, holiday tech tips
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBWin a $100 Amazon gift card! Here's how. Plus, five clues your email has been hacked, Starlink will beam high-speed broadband to remote areas, iPhone Pro buyers face 37-day wait times during holiday season, Disney's age-altering AI could transform Hollywood and five holiday travel tech tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scary IRS scam, Alexa storytelling, 5 AirTag tricks
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAre you dealing with Christmas stress? The government is here to help! Also, Google launches yet another way to stuff websites with ads, Netflix expands its video game collection, animate your own stories with Alexa, IRS scam and five smart ways to use Bluetooth trackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Twitter censorship, Amazon Alexa stalkers, holiday scams
December 06, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBGot a Eufy security cam? It may be sending your private videos to the cloud — without permission. Plus, stalkers are using Amazon Alexas to terrorize victims, five holiday scams to watch out for and where to stream your favorite Christmas movies. Also, Elon Musk reveals how Twitter suppressed the Hunter Biden laptop story. Here's all you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Windows recording trick, DIY home intercom, 5 signs your phone is tapped
December 05, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBPlanning a road trip? Here are five ways to make sure your car is safe for travel. Plus, how to turn your smart speakers into an intercom system, five signs your phone is tapped, secret Windows screen recording tool and why this is the most confusing and uncertain Christmas shopping season ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spot deepfakes, repair warning, best family plans
December 02, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBWait until January to buy TVs, workout gear, winter clothes and home goods. Here's why. Plus, TikTok live streams are getting out of control, best Christmas gifts under $50, cheapest family plans, be careful getting your phone or computer repaired and a new way to recognize fake images and videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best cheap gifts, airline app tricks, win $100 Amazon gift card
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBGot a holiday trip coming up? Download these apps ahead of time. Plus, how to put your driver's license on your phone, the best holiday playlists, record your older relatives about your family history and the best Christmas gifts for every budget. You can also win a $100 Amazon gift card! Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wi-Fi password privacy tip, find low gas prices, AirTag tricks
November 30, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBDon't want to share your Wi-Fi password with guests? Just use a QR code! Plus, make virtual gatherings more fun, find the lowest gas prices, use Waze with your kid's voice, Google Maps secrets and how to make the most out of Bluetooth trackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find best deals online, get free shipping, online coupon tricks
November 29, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAre you still doing your holiday shopping? Use CamelCamelCamel to find the best prices. Plus, the inside scoop on Google Shopping, how to get free shipping, use online coupons and get cash back, use PhotoScan to take photos of pictures in frames, five series worth watching and how to find hidden cameras in your Airbnb or rental. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get faster internet, text message tips, sue scam callers for $100,000
November 25, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBDo you get scam calls all the time? Here's how one guy used telemarketers to raise $100,000. Plus, the coolest new iPhone features, blocking third-party cookies and the best way to read a book on your phone. And a quick way to find specific pictures, keywords and more in your text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find PC spies, YouTube tricks, Google tracking scandal
November 24, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHalf of all macOS malware comes from this one app, Twitter will ditch the 280 character limit, Meta employees and security fired for hijacking user accounts, Google will pay a big settlement to 40 states for tracking locations, YouTube keyboard shortcuts you'll use all the time, smishing tips and why Ubers are getting more expensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AirPods as hearing aids, PayPal warning, Twitter alternatives
November 23, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBGot a messy photo gallery? Use these tricks to clean it up. Plus, the best Twitter alternatives, hidden privacy report for your phone, YouTube's new jingle, Google Maps update shows where EV stations are and an urgent Black Friday warning for shoppers with PayPal accounts. Also, Netflix now lets you cut off freeloaders and Apple AirPods can work as more affordable hearing aids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ISPs caught lying, $400,000 naps, Apple iCloud redesign
November 22, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBAre you paying for premium internet plans? A new study says your download speeds aren't as fast as they should be. Plus, avoid the worst passwords, Apple's iCloud.com redesign, make $400,000 a year sleeping on TikTok and Apple's iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is finally live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Massive crypto meltdown, Carvana crashes, schedule emails
November 21, 2022 21:35 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBSick of scammers? Just sue them! Here's how. Plus, the secret to saving money on your streaming bills, how to schedule emails, tools to take screen breaks for your health, shocking smart thermostat research, Carvana's stock plummets and why the left is freaking out about Elon Musk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Holiday mail mistake, Taylor Swift hype, better holiday photos
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe USPS is warning against one of the easiest ways to send a letter or gift. Why? Thieves are targeting holiday mail. Plus how Taylor Swift broke the internet, two smart new Windows tips and how to get better photos with your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text without service, better flights, Starlink gotcha
November 17, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this 30-minute podcast, Apple is spending $450 million to enable emergency texts when you don’t have service. Plus, Starlink’s new data cap, Apple’s slick new free app and how to make long-haul flights more bearable. And take your guess at how many tech issues the average battles at work each week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Killer VR headset, Netflix flub, Zoom in the car
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this 30-minute podcast, a VR headset no one should wear. It can kill the wearer if they die in a game. Plus, Netflix’s ad-support tier doesn’t work on some devices, three streaming hits are back, take a Zoom call from your car and how to save money on your streaming bills. And find out if Kim can fool Judith in Brand New or Not True. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facebook's slow death, Twitter competitor, free background check
November 15, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this 30-minute podcast, Meta is in steep decline. Is this the beginning of the end for Facebook? Plus, all the changes at Twitter and a look at its newest competitor Mastodon. And a trick to find the best seat on a plane, get reminders from your smart assistant and how to do a free background check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OnlyFans for families, find Wi-Fi passwords, selfie tips
November 14, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBWhy the era of Facebook is ending, Elon Musk's shocking luck, paying for blue Twitter checkmarks, family-friendly OnlyFans, Android's earthquake warning, make your PC or Mac start up faster, how to find Wi-Fi network passwords and five ways to look better in photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Car recall alert, self-driving taxis, smart assistant tricks
November 11, 2022 09:30 - 46 minutes - 43 MBFind the best laptop for your budget, new Siri and Google Assistant tricks, car recalls to watch out for, best video game gifts for any age, self-driving taxi updates and more of the top tech news stories from the Kim Komando team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI singers, ouija tech, free way to block trolls
November 10, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBTech that lets us speak to our dead relatives is getting better. Plus, Amazon Smart Fridges are coming soon, five jobs robots and AI will replace, new burrito tech, block trolls with this free tool, improve your website and see if you can pass this security test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sell your poop, no more Netflix sharing, delete these apps
November 09, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBThink before you flush. Your poop could be worth big money. Plus, Netflix wants you to stop sharing your account, Amazon Music offers Prime members expanded ad-free listening and why Uber is bombarding you with ads. Also, try these free alternatives to Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok ban, secret Facebook tool, get free shipping
November 08, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBFacebook has a secret tool that deletes your phone number, the case for a TikTok ban in America, how video games helped a NASCAR driver win, five ways to get free shipping whenever you shop online and the best free video editors for Windows and Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices