Connected devices are growing in popularity as prices come down and more consumers embrace the concept. Your TV could have this capability without your knowledge and we're here to change that. One simple tool lets you control devices connected to your TV and vice versa. Think about using your remote for more than just your TV. We'll show you how.

You remember to clear your cluttered computer from time to time, but what about your smartphone? Our phones are essentially handheld computers, and when they overflow with useless information, their operations can also slow down. Think overburdened call logs, search history, and saved texts.

For Android users, try Clean Master or Magic Toolbox. You can use these apps to clean out junk files, clean your cache, delete cookies, wipe out temporary files. Note: Both are free to use but ad-supported.

Tap or click here for direct links to download Clean Master or Magic Toolbox.

iPhones don’t have an equivalent app, but clearing your cache is simple. Tap or click here and scroll down to “Clear that cache.”

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Most of us have a manageable number of documents, photos and videos, so backing up to the cloud isn't a huge time commitment. But what if you have a large amount of data? That can take days or weeks, and it's such a pain. There's a better way, and it couldn't be simpler.

You can hear my show this weekend on 420 top radio stations throughout the United States, streaming in your favorite radio app, and available as a podcast you can listen to any time at GetKim.com.

Every small business has unique needs and when you partner with a Dell Technologies Advisor, you get real-time tailored advice. Get a free consultation on your servers and storage devices to develop a custom solution to help improve your company’s productivity.

Plus, get special financing with Dell Business credit and big savings on business computers with Intel core processors. 

Microsoft might have the dominant word processing software, but that doesn't mean it's the best. Whether you want to move away from the tech giant or simply looking for something uncomplicated, here are some free alternatives to Microsoft Word.

When you have old devices, you have a few options when you go to sell them off. Sure, you could go to a local pawn shop and see what price you can get — but they might undercut you. The best option at your disposal is Backflip. It's a fast, easy online marketplace that makes selling your old tech a breeze. Here's how it works.

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

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 fool Diane in San Antonio, Texas. Will she be able to guess which one is the real product? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating!

No one wants to get stabbed. But in the unfortunate case it might happen, wouldn't you want a cool device that can stop blood loss? Now you can.

It's all thanks to a new invention from Joseph Bentley, a student at Loughborough University. He developed a gadget called REACT, which applies pressure on areas that are usually hard to treat, like the groin, abdomen and armpit. He says it's a game-changer for first responders that could save hundreds of lives a year. Check it out and see for yourself.