June 5, 2021

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This week on my show

5 hidden ways Google Voice can make your life easier

You've been giving out your phone number for years. When signing up for a new service or meeting someone new in a social or business setting, it's standard practice. This exposes you to all sorts of headaches, from spam calls to hacks. A second phone number will make your life easier and safer. We'll show you how to get one for free.

Tap or click here to take advantage of Google Voice and all it offers. →

Burglars don’t take vacations! How to protect your home before your next trip

With travel restrictions easing, you may be planning your next trip. It's important to prepare accordingly so you can have a relaxing time without worrying about someone breaking into your home. Security has many facets and approaches and we'll give you some basics to get started.

Tap or click here to learn how to protect your home when you're away. →

Tech help straight from Kim

💁‍♀️ Who ya gonna call? Kim Busters! OK, well, me. If you have something about your digital life I can help with, tell me about it. Here's a super special link for you to use and I read every single note.

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Amazon Sidewalk, eBay and PayPal break up, UFO report

Another massive ransomware attack hits the U.S. How will this impact your next meal? Amazon's new wireless network is coming soon, and you're part of it unless you opt out. Plus, a big change coming to eBay and what we're expecting from the upcoming UFO report from the Pentagon.

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Video from the show

Kim Komando Show Rewind: Nov. 21, 2020 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show)

You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded Nov. 21, 2020. If you think cutting the cord for streaming is going to save you big money, think again. Prices are going up. Plus, find out how a former Marine’s new app is making roof repairs easy. And, new startups are trying to adjust to permanently working from home with virtual HQs. That and more, plus all your calls and questions.

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Kim answers your questions

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How do I encrypt emails?

Can a VPN encrypt my emails? I’m using one of Apple's default email providers, Yahoo.

Good question. While a VPN encrypts your online activity, it does not encrypt your emails. If you want a private inbox that puts you first, I recommend StartMail, a sponsor of my national radio show. You can encrypt emails with just one click, set up unlimited alias and store documents in secure vault space.

Try it out for 7 days free. After that, you can get a whopping 50% off by using my link. Just go to StartMail.com/Kim.

Sick of running out of ink

Do you have any suggestions for a reasonably priced wireless printer that will not run out of ink after 50 pages? Would an inkjet printer be better in the long run and what brand?

I print my radio scripts and notes every week, so that would drive me bonkers. It's the reason I've used Epson EcoTank printers for so long. They have big, easy-to-fill tanks that come with a ridiculous amount of ink. We all know the worst part of owning a printer are the expensive ink cartridges, hence my love for the EcoTank. The quality is fabulous, and you get thousands of prints before you ever need to refill.

Add the Epson EcoTank to your online shopping list at Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and Epson.com/EcoTankKim.

Do I need antivirus software?

I have Windows Defender enabled. Do I need more protection than that? I get your emails, and I see how sneaky hackers are now. I would hate to fall for something.

You're smart to ask, and you're on the right track. The more we rely on our devices for work, school and personal lives, the more we have to lose. I recommend you do get extra protection, and my recommendation is TotalAV.

TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite is easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, but its AI-driven Web Shield browser extension blocks dangerous websites automatically, and its Junk Cleaner can help quickly clear out your old files.

Right now, get an annual plan of TotalAV Internet Security for only $19 at ProtectWithKim.com. That’s over 85% off the regular price.

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Kim's weekly column & tech tip

Survey: 86% are fed up with Big Tech. Here’s how to get your privacy back

Most people are sick of Big Tech reaching into every aspect of their digital lives, and for good reason. There's just no justification for every online movement we make to be tracked. If you want to take back some of your privacy, I can help. I'll give you a few ways to say no to Big Tech.

Tap or click here for ways to boost digital privacy. →

Simple tricks to speed up your smartphone

There's nothing more annoying than a slow smartphone when you're trying to get something important done. The good news is there is a simple way to speed things up again, almost like the day you unboxed your device. I'll show you how.

Tap or click here for ways to speed up your smartphone. →

WEEKEND JOKE

What are computers' favorite snacks?

Microchips, phish sticks, and cookies. But just a few bytes of each.

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?