Plus, you won’t believe the ultimate fix for your streaming struggles. Also, I helped a husband find the perfect phone for his disabled wife and the top 5 signs you desperately need a new phone. But wait, there’s more — my favorite puns that will have you grinning from ear to ear!
Privacy tip: How to delete cookies from your phone
Make no mistake: You’re being tracked. Want to be shocked? Look at the secret map on your smartphone that watches your every move. Tap or click here to see the map tracking you and wipe it clean.
What about advertisements that follow you across the web? Facebook is one of the biggest data hogs. Tap or click for ways to stop or limit targeted ads on Facebook.
And then there are cookies, tiny bits of data that track your activity online. They’re not just lurking in your computer. On your smartphone, cookies save your passwords and help you log on more quickly, but they can also collect more than you want.
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Are cookies worth the cost?
Take a good hard look at your priorities when it comes to cookies. Do you prefer the convenience of a browser like Safari or Chrome or the privacy of a browser that doesn’t save cookies in the first place?
It’s a tricky balance, especially considering how convenient cookies make our browsing experience. They save your login info and keep track of your preferences to show you the content you care about, but that comes at the cost of your privacy.
The choice is up to you. If you want to clear them, navigate to your smartphone’s settings. Scroll down to the list of apps. Find your browser and follow the instructions below.
By the way, you can get information like this delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for my free newsletters.
1. Start with Safari
For Safari on an iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open Settings and tap Safari.
- Tap Clear History and Website Data. Tap Clear History and Data.
- Apple will ask if you want to Close Tabs or Keep Tabs. Tap the option you choose.
- That’s it. Your Safari history is now clear.
Google security check: 60 seconds to kick out snoops and hackers
I’ll never forget the caller on my national radio show asking me for guidance because her brother was scammed out of $450,000. He trusted the wrong person, and he’s far from alone. People simply don’t realize they’re being taken for a ride until it’s too late.
ChatGPT talking sex, ex tracking after divorce & make big bucks with email newsletters
Hiding your email address is smart if you care about privacy
Inbox clutter is a significant problem for everyone, but it’s not our fault. It’s those companies that keep signing us up for newsletters we don’t want (though the Komando newsletter is well worth it!). Rather than just unsubscribing to all those inbox intruders, why not hide your email address so they never find it in the first place?
10 tech freebies to grab now: Software, phone service, logos and more
There’s never a dull moment when you own your own business. You don’t report to anyone but are on the hook for all the big decisions. You have complete control over what you spend your money on, but the bills never stop coming. Tap or click for small business tips that will save you money.
I’m a tech expert: 5 answers to solve your tech dilemmas
As a national radio host, I’ve heard all the tech questions over the years. “Is Facebook always listening to me?” They don’t need to — since they collect so much info about you.
“How do I know if someone is snooping on my computer?” Not all snoops realize they leave tech breadcrumbs. You can outsmart them.
4 tools to easily create and share memes
Memes and emojis express our thoughts and emotions in a way words just can’t. The perfect meme can elevate your mood or put a laugh on someone’s face when needed.
Millions of memes circulate on the internet, and you can grab quite a few good ones from social media. But you can’t always find the perfect one, even with so many choices.
Smart tech tips to make summer travel cheaper and less stressful
Travel prices are up about 18% compared to pre-pandemic costs. Then there are the flight cancellations and extra-long waits to contend with. To help, I put together a list of the 10 best travel apps for 2023. Check out the list here.
Big Tech is listening and tracking your voice recordings. How to make it stop!
Most of what you type, say, search and buy is being tracked in one way or another. Big Tech gives us great free products, and the price is our privacy. Even your TV habits are packaged up and sold to advertisers. Here’s how to stop your TV from spying on you.
3 secrets about email marketing and sending your own newsletters
Email marketing is one of the best ways to reach your target audience. It helps send personalized messages straight to your ideal customer’s inbox. Don’t overlook it when planning cross-channel campaigns. If you’re new to email marketing, use these three strategies for success.
Hidden Bitcoin filing hiding in your Mac
It turns out there’s a hidden Bitcoin Whitepaper from 2008 on your computer. Conspiracy theorists say Steve Jobs is the anonymous Bitcoin creator. More likely, it was just an Apple engineer who’s into crypto.
Want to see it for yourself?
Tech is expensive! Ways you’re wasting money and smart fixes to save
Look around your house. How much do you think you have spent on gadgets and tech subscriptions over the years?
With shiny new gear popping up daily and yet another streaming service there to woo you, it’s hard to stop the flow of cash. I can help. Here are all the best ways to scan without shelling out money for a scanner. You’re welcome.
Do this quick Google account security check now
There’s no question: It’s tempting to use that “Sign in with Google button.”
Is it safe? The answer is complicated, but your best bet is to have separate logins for each service you use. Use these new rules to create a strong password you can remember.
The one security step you can't afford to skip on your Windows or Mac
Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to get your money and info, and your phone has one vulnerability you probably never considered. Stop making this simple and dangerous mistake.
Even your printer could serve as a way in for hackers. Here are the security steps you probably didn’t know you should take.
Be careful downloading viral portrait apps
AI technology is all the rage. It’s so popular that Microsoft is incorporating ChatGPT into the latest Bing update. Tap or click here for details. Now, app developers are using AI to let you create beautiful art with just a few text-based suggestions. But there’s a big problem with some of these apps. They aren’t actually designed to create art. Instead, they infect your device with malware.
Ways to make money with ChatGPT
ChatGPT can write essays, solve engineering problems and even give life advice. As you can imagine, people fear the new AI tool stealing their jobs or helping students and employees cheat. However, there’s a bright side: You can make money with ChatGPT.
This one hidden Google shortcut will save you time every single day
Most of us know at least some basic keyboard shortcuts. Ctrl + C for copy, Ctrl + V for paste, and the infamous Ctrl + Alt + Delete for when things aren’t going so well.
That’s not all. You can use your keyboard to paste text without its original messy formatting, take a picture of your screen, and create a virtual desktop to keep work and life separate. Tap or click here for seven shortcuts that will help you save even more time.
Want to shed some pounds? Don’t fall for these weight loss scams
Overwhelmed by your New Year’s resolutions? We can help you get started with a critical one: improving your cybersecurity. These five tech resolutions will carry you through this year and beyond.
Losing weight is among the most common resolutions and, unfortunately, scammers are waiting to pounce. The crooks know that January and February are the best times to trick people into buying phony products or signing up for fake newsletters.
Happy New Year from Kim! How to live your best digital life in 2023
Let me be among the first to wish you a blessed, healthy, and prosperous New Year! We make resolutions this time of year more than any other time.
The average American makes three resolutions, and the theme is pretty much summarized by one word — better. We want to look better. We want to act better. We want to be better. We just want to be better at something.
Money-saving tip: How to find coupons that will save you hundreds on bills in 2023
There are tons of steep savings waiting for you to find them. As the cost of living soars, it’s time to expand your horizons and add more money-saving tips to your toolbelt. In this how-to guide, you’ll find strategies to save money with coupons.