October 16, 2021

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Free app to quickly remove your pics and posts on Facebook, Twitter and more

Deleting yourself from the internet is a time-consuming endeavor. If you don't want to shut down all your social media accounts, you have to scour through them and pinpoint the messages you want to delete. Or you can use this free tool to scrub all of your social media accounts.

Tap or click for a simple way to clean up your social media accounts. →

15 companies that replace almost anything you buy from them

There's nothing worse than spending a ton of money on a product, only to find out there are no refunds. That's why we want to give you a heads-up on companies that have your back. These 15 stores will replace anything you buy from them.

Tap or click here to save money when you shop. →

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Android always tracking, 'killware,' digital signature

Use an Android smartphone? Bad news: New research shows certain apps are always tracking. Plus, ransomware is a huge threat to our security, but have you heard of killware? And the team has smart tech tips to make life better, including simple ways to get your real signature onto your computer or phone.

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Video from the show

Kim Komando Show Rewind: May 8, 2021 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show)

You won’t believe how much companies like Amazon and Apple make every single minute. And while celebs like Elvis and Marilyn Monroe have been gone for decades, you wouldn’t know it from their social media followers.

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Kim answers your questions

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Best way to back up my photos?

Q:	My camera roll is automatically backing up to Google Drive and all my photos are in Google Drive. I have used Google Takeout to back them up locally, however, it takes forever for the backup to complete and once done, I not only have images, but also the metadata file for that image. Do you know of a good solution to backup all my photos from Google without having to use Google Takeout?
A:	Your best bet is to go with a cloud-based backup system you can stick with for years to come. My pick is IDrive. It's fast and easy to set up, you can sync all your devices and manage them from one account. For just a few bucks, you get 5 terabytes of cloud space. That should be all you need and more. Save 90% (yes, really!) at IDrive.com and use promo code Kim at checkout.

Drowning in spreadsheets

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.

VPN on my smartphone?

Do I need a VPN on my phone? I use ExpressVPN on my computer.

Short answer: Yes! Longer answer: You should use a VPN everywhere you can. It adds a layer of protection between you and anyone looking to get their (digital) hands on your data. With ExpressVPN, you can use a single subscription simultaneously on five different devices, and you can install the app on as many devices as you want.

The more you do on your phone, the more important it is. If you're banking, messaging and all the rest, yes, definitely download it to your phone, too.

Get 3 months free when you sign up for a year at ExpressVPN.com/Kim.

Complete antivirus protection for all your devices

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner.

Right now, get an annual plan for only $19 at protectwithkim.com. That’s over 85% off the regular price, just for you! →

Kim's weekly column & tech tip

Still using Facebook? 3 ways to make sure it’s not listening

Facebook has a history of betraying its users' privacy. If you still check in with the social media giant from time to time, you need to take privacy into your own hands. Don't worry. I can help. Here are three simple ways to keep Facebook from spying on you.

Tap or click here to keep Facebook from listening in. →

Tech how-to: Show photos saved on your phone on your TV

You probably have some pretty cool photos stored on your smartphone. Let's face it, excellent cameras are a great selling point for spending over a grand on a gadget. But why look at those awesome pictures on the small screen? I'll show you how to see your photos on your big screen TV and amaze family and friends.

Tap or click here to cast photos from your phone to your TV. →

WEEKEND JOKE

Why did the hacker organize a marathon?

He wanted to make $100 from lots of people who "ran somewhere."

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?

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