Clearing your cache made easy | Documentary sheds light on online harassment | Why are truffles so expensive?
What Kim's Watching November 1, 2019
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Documentary maker sheds light on online harassment with 'Netizens'
Did you know 1 in 5 Americans have been harassed online? We're not talking a rude comment or off-hand remark. In the worst cases, online harassment doesn't stay on the web. Kim chats with writer and director Cynthia Lowen, creator of the film "Netizens," about just how far online harassment can go. In the documentary, Cynthia dives into stories of women harassed online â and how that behavior crosses the line into real life with lost jobs, damaged reputations and offline stalking.
DIY Security: 6 clever scams spreading right now and how to avoid them
Cybercriminals are getting smarter, and it's not always easy to see a scam for what it is anymore. In this DIY Security tip, Kim warns you about 6 popular scams fooling even the savviest internet users. Don't get taken in. Learn what to look for and how you can protect yourself on the web.
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Why real truffles are so expensive
Despite having the same name, some truffles arenât chocolate candies. Instead, theyâre a fungus in the same family as mushrooms â but that doesnât stop them from being one of the most expensive foods on the planet. This tasty fungus fetches a hefty price, and only the most sensitive of noses can find them on the forest floor.
Making legal wigs for British courts
Did you know judges in England still wear wigs? Yes, just like in the cartoons, British judges wear long, curly white wigs while presiding over legal cases. Itâs a tradition thatâs stood the test of time, but the wigs themselves are nothing to laugh at. Theyâre handcrafted and demanding to produce. Hereâs how theyâre made.
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Meet Skippa, the stone-skipping robot
Skipping stones can be hard. Maybe your older sibling or your parents could always do it really well, getting 4 or 5 skips in, but your measly stones plunked straight into the water. Now you can impress everyone â just buy this robot that skips stones for you!
Clearing your cache made easy?
What is a âcacheâ on your web browser, anyway? As it turns out, itâs where all of the pre-loaded data from websites youâve visited is stored, which can speed up load time when you visit again. But cleaning it out can help your system run smoother, and itâs easier to do than you expect.
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