January 14, 2023

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Want a fun side job? 5 off-the-wall ways to make money online

There are tons of ways to make money online. You can sell your skills on Fiverr, become a social media influencer or find freelance work. These are some of the most common side hustles. But if you want to try something new and innovative, check this list of the most creative and unusual jobs you never knew about.

Tap or click here for five fun and unusual ways to make money online. →

Signs your phone or computer is infected with a keylogger

One of the creepiest types of malware is a keylogger. These programs record everything you type — text messages, login credentials, payment information — and relay that information to cybercriminals to do as they please. Here's how to spot keyloggers on your computer and phone and what you can do if your device is infected.

Tap or click here for tips on detecting and getting rid of keyloggers. →

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Elon Musk's world record, job scam warning, top weather apps

Want to make money online? Be a virtual babysitter! Plus, the best apps to predict rain or snow, how to set up parental controls on TikTok, cutting back on screen time can improve your health, Big Tech layoffs and how the first robot lawyer could defend you in court.

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How Spotify determines your personal music taste

Spotify is one of the world's largest music streaming services with almost a quarter billion active users. And if you have ever used Spotify, you know it is impressive how well the app can get to know your music preferences. How does this software work? Through extremely complex math, of course.

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Protecting my devices from malware

I use Windows Defender, but what about my phone? Is there a better solution for my computer, too?

My take? You can never be too safe. I prefer a total security suite. TotalAV, a sponsor of my national radio show, is easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. They’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row. Their AI-driven Web Shield browser extension blocks dangerous websites automatically, and their Junk Cleaner can help you quickly clear out your old files.

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Is cloud backup safe?

We used to do a lot of file backup online but with all of the hacks and ransomware, we're trying to figure out the best way to back up personal and business files. Any suggestions?

Cloud backup is still the way to go. You just need to make sure you're using a safe, reliable company to get the job done. My pick is IDrive. Your data is encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption on transfer and storage. You can set your privacy to the highest level by creating a private key for your account during signup. That means no one but you will have access to your data.

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Drowning in spreadsheets

Is there ANYTHING I can use besides QuickBooks for my financials? The more I use QB, the more disgusted I become! HELP!

Sounds like you're drowning in spreadsheets. Don’t let QuickBooks slow you down, and stop paying for multiple systems that don’t give you the information you need when you need it. It’s time to upgrade to NetSuite by Oracle, the world’s No. 1 cloud business system.

NetSuite gives you visibility and control over your financials, HR, inventory, e-commerce and more — all in one place — instantaneously.

Want to check it out? Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a free product tour at NetSuite.com/Kim.

Protect your most important data the right way

You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account.

IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.

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Kim's weekly column & tech tip

Divorcing your spouse: How to safely remove them from shared accounts

Breakups are hard, even more so now that we have many more parts of life to untangle. From email to streaming to social media, I'll walk you through a simple way to say a digital goodbye to your ex so you can move on and maintain your privacy.

Tap or click for Kim's essential privacy steps. →

Protect your privacy: How to remove your home's photos from Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com

Is your floor plan posted online for anyone to see? When you think about it, that's a serious privacy concern. Luckily, in just a few steps, you can protect yourself. In this week's tech tip, I'll show you how.

Tap or click for a smart step you should take today. →