Steps to delete your info from Search Systems — Is Netflix with ads worth it?
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ 

August 30, 2022

View online  |  Join Komando Community

Logo

SPONSORED BY 

In this issue ...

Got an email about your antivirus? It might be a scam

3 things you need to know today

1. Got an email about your antivirus? It might be a scam

You get an email saying you're being charged for renewing a subscription you don't even have. Before you freak out over the $300 charge, take a deep breath. It might be a scam trying to rile you up. These red flags are dead giveaways.

Tap or click here to spot fake subscription scams. →

2. Opt-Out Tuesday: How to remove your info from Search Systems

People search sites collect information about you and put it online for anyone to access, including scammers and hackers. You can take back a bit of your privacy by removing your information. The process can be complicated, so we'll walk you through this. This week, we've got the steps for clearing your data from Search Systems.

Tap or click here for instructions to remove your data from Search Systems. →

3. Here's how much you might pay for Netflix with ads

Netflix is responding to challenging financial times with an ad-supported tier that may launch later this year. The price will be lower than currently available plans, though subscribers may lose some content in addition to being subjected to ads. We've got an idea of how much the ad-supported tier will cost. Is it worth the ads?

Tap or click here for details on the new Netflix with ads plan. →

WINDOWS SMARTS

Master all things Microsoft with Kim's Windows newsletter. Free downloads, update news, pro tips and more, delivered weekly.

TRY IT NOW →


 
 
 
 

🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING

Safety tech for kids going back to school

Want to protect the kids in your family as they head off to school? Listen to this one-minute podcast for some smart tech for kids you should know about.

Subscribe wherever you listen:

iTunes Google Play Spotify Pandora Pandora Stitcher
 
 

Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. Don’t fall for this clever streaming sports scam. Tap or click for five ways to stay protected.
  2. Sick of all the tracking? Tap or click to set up and use DuckDuckGo’s private email service.
  3. Oh, happy day! These are the happiest states in the U.S. Tap or click to see where your state lands.
  4. Popular password manager hacked. Tap or click for better ways to protect your online accounts.
  5. 10 warning signs a job offer is actually a scam. Tap or click to avoid getting taken for a ride while applying for jobs.
 

MUST-SEE VIDEO

'Brand New or Not True': The Kim Komando Show, Aug. 20, 2022

'Brand New or Not True': The Kim Komando Show, Aug. 20, 2022

Catch up with Kim's national radio game show sensation, Brand New or Not True. Kim introduces three products: One is brand new, and the other two are totally fake. This week, Kim attempts to stump Kristen in Seattle, Washington. Will she be able to guess the correct one? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating!

 

SPONSORED BY 

Times are tough - Is your home protected?

Times are tough - Is your home protected?

SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security system, so you know it’s engineered with the latest technology you want to keep your family safe. But what really sets SimpliSafe apart is its people: Highly trained security experts who are always there for you when you need them most.

When you need them most, SimpliSafe is there 24/7 with experts trained to not only keep you safe but to make you feel safe. It’s one of the many reasons U.S. News recently called SimpliSafe “the best home security of 2022.”

For a limited time, get a free security camera, 20% off + a free month of monitoring. →

 

NEWS   PODCASTS   
HOW-TOS   COMMUNITY

Follow us on Facebook!   Follow us on Twitter!   Follow us on Instagram!   Watch us on YouTube!