Your TV comes with a wealth of settings, but most people don't bother with them or know what they do. What you see in the store is usually made to grab your attention above all else. We have broken down four of the most common calibrations you can adjust to get better picture quality.

You step away from your computer for just a minute, and — ugh — your screen is locked. Now, we don’t suggest disabling this altogether. That lock screen is important for keeping your computer secure. But you can adjust it a bit. 

• Head to the Start menu and click Settings.
• Select System from the Settings menu.
• Click Power & Sleep.
• Under Sleep, select your preferred time from the dropdown menu. Choose from 1 minute all the way up to 5 hours.

🖥️ For even more fun, check out my five Windows 10 tricks to save you time and space.

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Think about the lightbulbs in your home. Unless you're kitted out with the latest smart bulbs, they're nothing special, right? What if your lights could actually clean the air of smells, mold, viruses and pollution? All that with just a flick of the switch. It's possible and this tech is available for the first time for your home.

Get Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy!

I love to help you, but I know you can't always wait to call my show or get a response online. Whether it’s a slow PC, the printer doesn’t work, your webcam is a pain or any other problem, tech support you can trust is just a phone call away with Solve iQ. 

Lots of tech help companies exist to rip you off, but not this one. I've vetted it myself, and they are the real thing. For $9.99 a month, you can call as many times you like. There’s no commitment, pause or stop your membership anytime you want. It’s the next best thing to having me come to your home!

Your kids are on their phones constantly, but do you know what they're up to? And where is the boundary between parental control and individual privacy? Now you can keep tabs on your kids' messages the easy way with these clever tricks.

The days of easy-to-spot con jobs like the Nigerian prince scam are long gone. Nowadays, cybercriminals have sophisticated tools at their disposal to rip us off in the blink of an eye. If you find yourself an unfortunate victim of one of these dastardly scams, don't give up hope. Take these critical steps ASAP to minimize the damage.

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You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded October 3rd, 2020. Ransomware attacks have unfortunately become common, but it’s not just the growing number that’s of concern. You won’t believe how fast the attacks can happen. Plus, Facebook has merged some Messenger and Instagram features, and there’s a catch. And, a security warning if you own an iPhone that’s a few years old.

Dementia is a terrifying threat, but a new study from the University of Michigan gives us a ray of hope for the future. 🤞 

Since sleep has a huge impact on brain health, the secret could be to fix your sleeping problems — particularly sleep apnea. Researchers say treating sleep apnea could reduce dementia risk. 💤 So if you struggle to snooze, get that checked out ASAP. Your future self will thank you!