Stephanie Carruthers makes her living exposing personal information by breaking into phones, private accounts and more. But don’t worry, she’s doing it to help keep you safe. This IBM privacy expert and pro hacker shows Kim just how easy it is to get fooled by an enterprising digital criminal. Plus, she offers pro tips for recognizing scams and keeping yourself safe on and offline.

Our brains are basically tiny supercomputers and are able to do extremely complex things. But one of the most impressive feats is the ability to process speech and language. We are still struggling to have computers do the same thing. So how does our brain do it?

If you want your laptop to work well for years to come, you've got to treat it right. In this Komando DIY, we'll show you everything you need to do each month to keep your computer running smoothly. Learn an easy trick to clean up old files, a simple way to tidy your desktop, the best tools to care for the outside of your computer, and more.

Before the pandemic, cruises were one of the most popular forms of vacations for millions of people every year. Now that they have all but gone by the wayside it’s time to look back on some of the craziest things that ever happened aboard a cruise ship.

There are times you can make do with the inexpensive stuff when it comes to tech. But sometimes that'll come back to bite you. It takes a keen eye to separate the rip-offs from genuine bargains. In this Digital Life Hack, Kim has a list of tech to avoid and some genuinely good discount products that don’t skimp on security.

The robot vacuum revolution is here and it doesn't seem to be a passing phase. These little gizmos can really make your life easier by cleaning your floors without you even having to plug them in. But with all the options out there, how can you tell which is the best? Watch as all the big-name robo-vacuums are compared.

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Your Amazon Echo can do so much more than answer your questions. In my eBook, "How to Use Your Amazon Echo: Tips and Tricks," you'll learn everything you need to know to become a pro. I'll show you how to set it up all the way to how it can endlessly entertain you in your living room, your kitchen and your bedroom. You will also learn the necessary tools to have your Amazon Echo help you in an emergency.

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