Scary Windows flaw, $8/mo to start your car, fix your photos

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Ben has the scoop on a Log4j, a dangerous security flaw that’s so ubiquitous we may see the impact for years to come. Plus, the age of subscriptions continues as one car company wants you to pay up to use your key fob. And a handy website that can remove people and objects from your photos without any editing skills.

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How to find out everything Amazon knows about you

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Amazon is your biggest fan. It knows your voice, search history, advertiser preferences, favorite books, Alexa history and more. In this episode, Kim speaks with two Reuters reporters who exposed the secret war Amazon wages on your privacy. You’ll learn how to find everything Amazon knows about you.

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The day the internet died, AirTags and car theft, gift ideas

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Amazon Web Services went down and took a ton of websites and services with it. Plus, thieves are using AirTags to track potential victims. And Kim, Ben and Allie have your back with some out-of-the-box gift ideas if you’re struggling to finish your holiday shopping.

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Essential tech cleanups to do before 2022

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Is your digital life in need of a little TLC? Kim, Ben and Allie are here with smart ways to tidy up your tech, inside and out. You’ll learn a few cleaning secrets, along with simple methods of sorting the clutter, clearing out junk and freeing up space on your devices. Looks like you just found your new holiday project.

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Top apps of the year, Twitter bans sharing certain photos, Alexa guest mode

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It’s that time again: The list of the top apps and streaming music of 2021 is out. Are these great downloads on your phone? Plus, Twitter just banned sharing a certain kind of photo — and Ben has the details on how this affects you. Plus, how to switch your Echo to guest mode before holiday visitors arrive.

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10 security terms you need to know right now

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You can’t protect your privacy and security if you don’t know the lingo. In this episode, Kim teaches you 10 important security terms you need to know and why they’re so crucial.

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10 years of data on you, Amazon Echo on wheels, tech tricks

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Have you heard of ShadowDragon? It collects data from 120 major sites going back a decade. Yes, 10 years of info about YOU. Plus, the iPhone 13 and iOS 15 are here, along with Amazon’s new smart home gear, including Astro, the Echo on wheels.

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Self-driving cars: Are they actually safe to drive?

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Self-driving cars aren’t some crazy future tech … They’re here now. That raises some questions. Does it actually work? Is it safe? Is it work shelling out $8,000 for Tesla’s “full self-driving” option? To find out, Kim sat down with Consumer Report’s Head of Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing. So hop in and buckle up — we’re diving into the incredible world of automated cars.

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Windows drama, holiday shopping secret, fix your own iPhone

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It happens like clockwork: Microsoft releases an update and the internet sounds the alarms. The latest drama involves the Edge browser. Plus, a smart tip from Ben on how to find the best prices on what you’re shopping for this holiday season. And in a shocking turnaround, Apple says you’ll soon be able to repair your own broken tech.

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How your TV streaming apps stalk you

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Whether you use Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or Apple TV, chances are your favorite apps are tracking you wherever you go. In this episode, Kim and streaming analyst Dan Rayburn reveal the secret risks you take when you cut the cord.

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Tech news roundup, paid Twitter, speed up your computer

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Get the tech news of the day in just a few minutes with Kim, Allie and Ben. Would you pay for Twitter? The social media site sure hopes so and we’ve got the details on what you get. Plus, how to speed up your computer in just a few clicks. And Matt has the slang Gen Z kids are using to help you decode your upcoming Thanksgiving conversations.

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5 things you need to do with your photos before it's too late

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In the digital age, we all have more photos than we know what to do with. Most are on our phones and computers, but then there are all the albums and frames full of old printed photos, too. In this episode, Kim, Allie and Ben have a few must-do steps you should take with all your photos before it’s too late.

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Tech Refresh: Google ad scam, take better pet photos, Ben's first 5-star review

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Scammers have a clever new tactic that really works. They’re creating Google ads to piggyback off search traffic; one scheme cost people over $500,000 in cryptocurrency in one weekend. Plus, tips for taking better pictures of your furry friends, and Ben gives his first five-Ben head review. Listen to find out what merited the honor.

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Listen up: A full hour of The Kim Komando Show

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Surprise, it’s a full hour of my national radio show. If you haven’t listened in a while, now is the time to catch up. In this hour, new details from leaked Facebook documents, how Alexa could be coming to a hospital near you and Blue Origin’s plans for a private space station. Want more? Listen on your schedule for 30 days free at getkim.com.

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Tech Refresh: iPhone secret tracking, train NASA AI, trade in your old tech

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Bad news, iPhone users. There are two ways your phone can track you, even if you’ve turned off all those permissions. You can help train NASA’s Mars Rover AI and we’ll tell you how. Plus, a fast and easy way to trade in your old tech for money and discounts.

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This tech CEO revolutionized health supplements

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How did a former senior tech leader leave the computer industry for the health supplement field? In this episode, Kim and Humann CEO Joel Kocher talk about his successes, mistakes and lessons learned. You’ll also learn how science is moving his company forward — and how that helps you.

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Cyberstalking 101: How to stop online abuse

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Online harassment victimizes 40% of Americans. Cyberstalking can happen to anyone — and it can damage every aspect of your life, from your friendships to your future career. In this episode, Kim and cybersecurity expert Ricoh Danielson create a defense strategy you can use to protect yourself from online abuse.

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Tech Refresh: Facebook's name change, Alexa tips, kids and social media

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Facebook is reportedly changing its name, and the internet has no shortage of funny ideas. Plus, how to use your Amazon Echo to make Halloween a little spookier. And you won’t believe how many parents of young kids say it’s simply “too much work” to watch what they do on social media.

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Android always tracking, 'killware,' digital signature

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Use an Android smartphone? Bad news: New research shows certain apps are always tracking. Plus, ransomware is a huge threat to our security, but have you heard of killware? And the team has smart tech tips to make life better, including simple ways to get your real signature onto your computer or phone.

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Inside social media surveillance with the founder of MeWe

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Mark Zuckerberg says privacy is a thing of the past. MeWe founder Mark Weinstein sees a better way. In this episode, you’ll learn how social media platforms track, monitor and spy on their users. It’s called surveillance capitalism — and Kim and Mark will tell you how to fight back.

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