March 12, 2022

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This week on my show

You should keep your phone number private to avoid scammers - Here's how

Whenever you hand out your phone number, whether to a person or an online form, you are exposing yourself to spam, scams and more. For the most part, you don't have to use your actual phone number. Some apps and tricks let you keep your real number private. We'll show you how.

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5 clues that your email has been hacked

Your email account is at greater risk for phishing attacks than ever, with scams increasing more than 30% recently. If you're worried yours has already been compromised, here are five ways to confirm you're in trouble and how to protect your accounts.

Tap or click here to see if your email account has been hacked. →

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AirTag stalkers, easy change to get faster internet, tax return pro tip

It didn't take long for creeps and thieves to use Apple's AirTags to follow people. Apple has a response, but is it enough? Plus, tips to get your tax return back faster, and where to put your router for better internet speed.

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Komando.com Review: AnkerWork B600 All-in-One Video Bar

Before 2020, who knew webcams would have become so necessary in daily life? Now you might be on work-related video calls multiple times a day, which means you might need a better camera than what’s built into your laptop. News Director Ben just reviewed the next-level AnkerWork B600 Light Bar, but is it worth the price?

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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.

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Drowning in all these resumes

I need to hire someone, but I can barely manage all the resumes I get when I post a job online. I stick to the free sites to save cash, but I'm feeling like that's the wrong move. Any advice?

You can attract a lot of candidates on those sites, but as you've found, you won't necessarily get the right ones. It's a ton of work sorting through all of that! You might not even find anyone who fits the job.

When I'm hiring, I use LinkedIn Jobs. It can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so you can find the right person quickly. LinkedIn screens for skills and you can use a ton of different tools to narrow down your search. That means so much less work on your end.

Right now, you can post a job for FREE at LinkedIn.com/Kim.

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.

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.

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Kim's weekly column & tech tip

Cybersecurity experts warn of impending attacks - Do this now to prepare

Wars aren't just fought on the ground anymore. Countries have more tools than ever at their disposal to create problems anywhere in the world. As sanctions against Russia set in, cybersecurity experts warn the country could fight back against us here at home. There are things you can do to prepare.

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Every iPhone and Android user should know these genius commands

Some of your phone's more useful settings and features are buried in menus, several taps deep. Why waste time when you can use your voice to accomplish the same task? Case in point: Turning on the flashlight next time you're in a dark room or struggling to read a menu.

Tap or click for five voice commands you'll use again and again. →

WEEKEND JOKE

What do you call a fish with two knees?

A two-knee fish!

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