A bright and shiny tech Saturday to you, friend! Let’s start things off with a little snooping-related trivia. What percentage of Americans admit to routinely spying on their partner’s phone and checking their text messages? Make your best guess — the answer’s at the end!

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Fun fact: Whenever I’m watching a show with Barry that I’m not very into (ahem, like “Franklin” … so boring), I open up my photo app and start deleting. It’s my time for a little digital cleanup.

It’s not just junk filling up your storage. High-res photos look stunning, but they eat up a ton of space on your phone. If you want to scale it back a bit, I've got some tips. You can thank me later because you’ll likely never see that annoying "Storage full" notification again.

There isn't a direct setting within the Camera app for iPhones to lower the resolution. But you've got a couple of workarounds:

• Use a different app: You can download third-party camera apps from the App Store to set the photo resolution manually. Camera+ or ProCamera are both good options.
• Post-capture editing: After taking the photo, reduce its resolution. Simply open the picture, select Edit and crop the image slightly. This will reduce the file size. There are also apps for batch-resizing photos, like Image Size or Resize.
• Email it to yourself: I know it sounds archaic, but it works. When you attach a photo in the Mail app and try to send it, you'll be prompted to select a smaller file size.

For Android, the steps vary by device and camera app. Here's the general process:

• Camera settings: Open the Camera app, go to Settings (usually a gear icon), and look for an option related to picture size, resolution or aspect ratio. Here, you can select a lower resolution.
• Third-party apps: Similar to iPhones, third-party camera apps like Open Camera let you choose the resolution before taking a picture.
• Post-capture: Use photo-editing apps to lower the resolution after you've snapped your pic. Android usually has built-in options for this, but apps like Pixlr can also help.

Whether you're Team iPhone or Team Android, lowering your photo resolution is totally doable. Your storage will thank you!

🎞️ I used to shoot pics on a film camera, but then I switched to a DSLR camera, and now, it’s just my phone. I’m trying to think of the downsides, but there are just no negatives.

If you’re tired of spam calls, unwanted emails and that nasty feeling of always being tracked, this is for you. Each month, spammers send out around 19.2 billion texts. That's every person in the U.S. receiving 19 spammy texts. Ever wonder where they get your info to begin with?

Your info can change hands for just a few bucks. Scammers are all over that — but they’re not the only ones. Data brokers sell your address, phone number, Social Security number, family contacts — you name it — to anyone willing to pay. And yes, it’s all legal as long they give you a way to opt out.

Here’s the trick: They make the opt-out process as difficult as possible. Do what I did and try Incogni. You create an account, then they scrub your personal info from the web. No joke, my spam calls and texts are down to zero.

🚨 FBI Chinese hacker warning: The FBI warns Chinese hackers are gearing up for a massive attack against our U.S. infrastructure. Under the “Volt Typhoon” mission, these hackers have already infiltrated our telecom, energy and water sectors in an attempt to wreak havoc and induce panic. Now, they’re just waiting for “the right moment” to strike big time. Get this: For every cybersecurity pro the FBI has, there are at least 50 Chinese hackers. Have a just-in-case plan. It’s important.

Take two: This weekend, the House will vote on a revised bill that could ban Communist China app TikTok. The updated terms give owner ByteDance a year to sell — double the original six months — to sway fence-sitters in the Senate.

🎤 AI scapegoat: Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," was leaked to Google Drive two days early. Swifties were quick to call it an AI deepfake (paywall link). Surprise, the leak was real. Swifties did get a consolation prize: 15 additional songs. Share this with your favorite Swiftie.

Hacking on a budget: For $20, criminals buy ransomware tools on the dark web. Their target? Smaller companies and individuals — those least likely to have the resources to defend themselves. Unlike “ransomware-as-a-service,” which forces hackers to share profits, these tools have no strings attached. If you’re a small-business owner, beef up your cybersecurity.

🏀 Banned baller: Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter received a lifetime NBA ban for sports betting. The league started investigating after the Raptors’ March 20 game, in which Porter played for just three minutes and then left, saying he felt “sick.” It was all part of an $80,000 prop bet that he’d underperform.

AI is great … But not for everything. Don’t rely on ChatGPT (or another chatbot) for these things.

📆 Your router is from 2016. Friend, you need an upgrade.

Feelin’ hot, hot, hot: Lithium-ion battery fires are no joke. Everyone should read this. (Pass it along!)

Lost and found: Always misplacing your stuff? Let a digital tracker help.

⌨️ Love a keyboard shortcut: Pick one or two from this list and you’ll feel like a tech whiz.

Get help for your business: Forget sorting through tons of resumes. I use prescreening questions to qualify applicants. Talk about a timesaver! Get one free job posting now using my link at LinkedIn.com/kim.*

Skip the cropped group pic or obvious selfie: For professional photos, go with a slight smile over your biggest grin. Pro tip: Blur the background so the person viewing your profile can focus on your face. If your phone has Portrait mode, use it!

Keep it simple: Ever seen one of those memes where someone's microphone caught all the things they said after they meant to send a text? Don't be that person. When you're ready to send, just say, "Send."

“See” you on the radio: My national radio show is airing all weekend across the USA. With over 420 stations strong, find your closest one using our super-duper station locator map — or listen commercial-free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or in the Komando Community.

Can’t peel yourself off the couch? Amazon Prime members, get a year of Grubhub+ for free and skip the food delivery fees. Go to amazon.com/grubhub, hit Activate Grubhub+, and sign in or make an account. After your first year, it’s $10 a month, so set a reminder to cancel.

Tell me more: The ProductFrom website is the perfect match if you ever wonder, “How do I know if a product is from China?” or “Where did this come from?” There are 112,000 products in their database, so there’s a good chance you’ll find what you’re looking for.

Comfortable, cooling and cool‑ish footwear for kicking around the yard, beach and beyond.

Arizona dupes: If you like the look of Birkenstocks but not the price, these faux leather versions by Cushionaire are 40% off ($29.99) and come in lots of good colors. These are so in right now for men and women.

Slip in and slide: Swap out your regular Crocs for summer Crocs. These unisex slides are so comfy and up to 41% off ($20.64).

Walking on clouds: Pillow slippers look silly until you put them on, and then there’s nothing funny about them. Heaven. These unisex slides are 15% off ($20.38).

Fellas’ fancy flops: Add some khakis and a collared shirt to these faux leather flip-flops, and you’re dressed for dinner. Right now, snag a pair for 30% off ($13.99).

Ladies’ fancy flops: Cute Birkenstock-esque women’s thongs in faux leather with an adjustable buckle. Choose from five colors (love the light gray). They’re all 25% off ($22.49).

Hey there, dude: Andrew Babinski loves his HEYDUDE shoes. I’m not a fan, but I’ve heard from both men and women that these shoes are super comfy.

💡 Pro tip: Sometimes, Amazon’s pricing can vary by size — rude! If you find your size is more expensive, click through other available colors to find a lower price.

People are going crazy over this photo, but it’s fake.

The answer: 51% of Americans admit to spying on their partner’s phone. Oof, that’s a whole lot of snooping.

I get calls on my show all the time from people worried their phones are spying on them. I mean, come on … even your vacuum cleaner has been collecting dirt on you for years.

✅ Before you go, check out Incogni at PrivacyKim.com. Since I signed up, my spam calls and texts are down to zero, zilch, nada. I’ll see you right back here tomorrow with intel on some seriously shady dollar stores — and ways to actually save money on what you need. Until then, remain spectacular! — Kim