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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Tech Refresh: Facebook whistleblower, Windows 11 is here, dangerous TikTok trend

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Who is the Facebook whistleblower? Kim has a deep dive on Frances Haugen and what might be in her future. Plus, Windows 11 is rolling out and we’ve got a shortcut to help you get it faster. And kids are taking a stupid TikTok trend to dangerous levels.

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Digital Life Hacks: Smart digital tips you need to know

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Over the years, Kim has made it her mission to share quick tips and advice to make your digital life easier. These are all those clever hacks you won’t find buried in a user manual. In this episode, Kim, Allie and Ben share smart new tech know-how, from a safer way to share passwords to turning your handwritten notes digital.

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Software tracking everything you do, new iPhone, Alexa on wheels

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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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Have smart devices at home? Take these steps to stay safe

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When you put a cheap smart bulb in your shopping cart, no one warned you it might be susceptible to hackers who could use it to break into your entire network. With more and more of our devices connected to the internet, we’re all at risk. I brought in cybersecurity expert Ricoh Danielson to help you lock it all down. Find out more about Ricoh at 1stresponder.us.

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Tech Refresh: Scam texts going up, Amazon's new guarantee, the first MP3

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Scam calls are on their way down, while scammy texts are increasing. Here’s what to do about it. Plus, Amazon is finally taking responsibility for lousy third-party products, and Kim, Ben and Allie reminisce about the first MP3, Napster and even tapes.

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The future of tech: One U.S. lawmaker sees big changes coming

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Could algorithms be the cure to cancer? What will the future workplace look like? And how could blockchain protect our privacy better than anything we have now? In this episode, Kim sits down with Congressman David Schweikert, who provides a politician’s perspective on the biggest plans lawmakers have for the future of tech.

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Tech Refresh: Podcast pro tips, Alexa prank, Windows nightmare

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Trying to get your podcast off the ground? Kim and Allie are joined by Paul Colligan, a podcast industry pro who helps new shows flourish. Plus, Kim pranked Barry with an Alexa trick you’ll want to try, too, and an essential update for Windows users.

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How the government and companies buy your personal data

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We think of our gadgets as helpful tools that make our lives easier, but they can also be turned against us. The data your devices collect is so valuable it could be used against you in a criminal trial, requested by police or even bought by the government through a data broker. Kim’s interview with technologist Bennett Cyphers from the Electronic Frontier Foundation reveals all the secrets you’re losing — and which devices do the most stealing.

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Tech Refresh: WhatsApp not so private, 3 smart tech hacks, talking duck

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After years of assuring users Facebook can’t read WhatsApp messages, the truth comes out. Kim, Allie and Ben offer up their favorite quick tech life hacks, including how to use your browser to earn cash. And in weird news of a week, a talking duck named Ripper has something to say.

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