September 4, 2021

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This week on my show

8 new Amazon tricks to save you some cash

Amazon makes shopping fast and convenient for you, but the drawback can plainly be seen in your bank account. If you find yourself blowing too much money on online retail, there are ways to curb your spending. From old gift cards to used products, we'll show you how to save.

Tap or click here for clever ways to save money on Amazon. →

Set up your financial accounts like you're going to be hacked

There's been a tremendous spike in cybercrimes targeting banks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between banking Trojans and phishing campaigns, there's no shortage of ways to have your account hijacked and money stolen. If you want to keep your money safe, follow these steps to secure your bank account.

Tap or click here for the best ways to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. →

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Why you should save your driver's license to your iPhone

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Kim Komando Show Rewind: March 27, 2021 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show)

You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded March 27, 2021. Big Tech CEOs from Facebook, Google and Twitter testified before a Congressional panel this week about misinformation. Find out what it means for you. Plus, the NFT craze is showing no signs of slowing down and now robots are getting in on the action. And 90-year-old actor William Shatner has a plan to live on through A.I.

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Kim answers your questions

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Best accounting software?

Is there ANYTHING I can use besides QuickBooks for my financials? The more I use QB, the more disgusted I become! HELP!

Sounds like you're drowning in spreadsheets. Don’t let QuickBooks slow you down, and stop paying for multiple systems that don’t give you the information you need when you need it. It’s time to upgrade to NetSuite by Oracle, the world’s No. 1 cloud business system.

NetSuite gives you visibility and control over your financials, HR, inventory, e-commerce and more — all in one place — instantaneously.

Want to check it out? Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a free product tour at NetSuite.com/Kim.

Backing up five computers

I have a nonprofit Christian ministry. I have five computers: three Macs and two Windows. What is a good backup service? I’ve had the same company for several years and they keep getting more expensive and more expensive every year and I don’t always get everything backed up. Do you know of a company that backs up computers but doesn’t cost a lot of money?

Most people are just backing up their phone and computer, but you certainly need more space than that. My pick is my sponsor, IDrive. You can sync as many devices you want to one account, which makes backing up and finding anything you need super easy.

The best part is it's a steal. Get 5 TB of storage a year for just a few bucks. I bet that's a heck of a lot cheaper than what you're paying now.

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Home security and data use

I am thinking about getting SimpliSafe for my home but do not have unlimited internet. If I get this system, along with a few cameras, how much data will I be using up on a monthly basis before my general use? And will it slow down my computer or smart television?

SimpliSafe cameras record only when triggered. Different events have different recording times, and the data used also depends on video quality. Here's an example. Say you had a break-in that lasted 5 minutes. With the default quality (720p), that recording would typically be about 30 MB.

You'd need to have several full alarms every single day for a month to reach a gigabyte of data. Allow about 10 MB a day per camera. All the other components run on cellular that's included with the monthly monitoring bill.

Visit SimpliSafeKim.com to get 20% off, a month free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring, free shipping and a 60-day, money-back guarantee.

Streaming tip: Get your money's worth with ExpressVPN

You know what’s not fair? Netflix hides thousands of shows and movies from you based on your location and then has the nerve to increase prices yet again. Make sure you’re getting your full money’s worth by using ExpressVPN.

What’s on Netflix in the U.S. is completely different from what someone in the U.K. or Japan has on theirs. ExpressVPN has over 90 countries to choose from, so every time you run out of stuff to watch, just switch to another country to unlock new shows.

Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content.

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Kim's weekly column & tech tip

Before you die, decide who gets access to your online accounts and digital files

Have you made arrangements for things you leave behind when you pass? It's not just property and finances to worry about these days. You also need to plan for things in your digital life. That's why I've put together this list of helpful resources to help you prepare.

Tap or click here to get your digital life in order. →

How to save text messages on iOS and Android

If you're like me, you have tons of text messages on your phone. But what if you have some special messages that you want to keep forever and easily find? I'll show you some simple ways to save texts on both iOS and Android devices.

Tap or click here for instructions on how to save text messages. →

WEEKEND JOKE

What are the strongest days of the week?

Saturday and Sunday. The rest are weak-days.

I thought that was a pretty good joke. I feel like we all could use a good laugh right now. You know what else we all could use? To stay up to date on everything going on in the digital world. Why not sign up for one of my daily newsletters so you can keep your finger on the pulse of tech?