Your smartphone is a powerful device that's made even more useful with the addition of apps. There are programs for gaming, banking, staying social, online shopping and so much more. But if you rely on reviews from others to find the best apps, you could find yourself duped. We'll give you some simple ways to spot fake reviews.

Want to sell old gadgets you have lying around? Outside of donating your equipment, you can recoup a few bucks on used devices in several ways, including eBay and websites like Gazelle. If it’s a mobile device, check your trade-in value at an ecoATM located throughout the country.

Regardless of where your devices end up, if you neglect to delete sensitive data permanently, you may hand over personal information by mistake. To help protect your digital life, you need to remove all data from the device.

Tap or click to learn how you can permanently erase sensitive data.

If you learned something new or found this helpful, consider subscribing to the Komando Community. Your support makes our work possible. Try it free here!

If you are considering selling your home, your first thought is, how do I get more money out of it. Well, you've come to the right place. Here are a few inexpensive tech items that will add real value to your home.

Over on my Instagram page, I share photos of my life. I keep my profile private, but I'll add you!

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.

One of the great debates that spawned from cellphone technology is, do they cause cancer? Well, it's been 14 years since the first iPhone was released and we're finally getting answers from the science community. I'll give you my take on the subject and a few pointers to take as precautionary measures.

You know by now malware is tricky to spot. It can do a ton of damage if it makes its way onto your computer. You avoid sketchy websites and don't click links in phishy emails — but there are some other dangerous habits you might not realize can land you in a world of trouble.

You can hear my show this weekend on 420 top radio stations throughout the United States, streaming in your favorite radio app, and available as a podcast you can listen to any time at GetKim.com.

This week, News Director Ben reviews two modern-day wallets from a company called Ekster. While one magnetically attaches to your iPhone, the other is an aluminum option that can carry a dozen cards, protects them from digital theft and has an optional tracker to keep you from losing your wallet. Are they worth the price?

You’ve heard of deep fake videos reviving celebrities. (Take, for example, the company that used Audrey Hepburn’s likeliness to sell chocolate. 🍫 ) 

Now, companies are using deep fake audio to bring life to lost celebrities’ voices. Take “Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,” for example. The director created an AI model of Bourdain's face for narration. We wonder if we’ll be able to hear the difference between his real voice and the robotic recreation. 👂