June 26, 2021

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This week on my show

12 ways to lower your monthly internet, cable and streaming bills

Internet is essential, especially during a pandemic. Our livelihoods rely on a solid connection, but this is not a cheap service. There are steps you can take to lower your monthly internet bills, however. We'll give you some tips on what you can do to ease up the strain on your wallet without sacrificing your internet connection.

Tap or click here for tips on lowering your monthly bills. →

Revealed: See how much your browser tracks and sells your data

There are many browsers to choose from, each offering its own take on viewing the internet. Choose your browser based on aesthetics, ease of use, compatibility and customization options, but privacy should be at the top of your list. We'll show you how the most popular browsers handle your privacy and what changes you can make in the settings.

Tap or click to find your favorite new browser. →

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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🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING

Smartphone warning, car rental scams, new private search engine

It's time to upgrade your phone. Issues are plaguing iPhone and Android models. Plus, a new privacy-focused search engine just launched to take on Google and DuckDuckGo. Should you use it?

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Video from the show

Kim Komando Show Rewind: Jan. 8, 2021 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show)

You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded Jan. 8, 2021. In the course of 12 months, Tesla CEO went from modest wealth to the richest person in the world. Find out his shocking net worth. Plus, now you can get at-home COVID-19 saliva tests at Amazon, but the price is a little steep. And another big privacy feature is coming to your iPhone that Facebook won’t be happy about.

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Kim answers your questions

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Drowning in resumes

Q: I need to hire someone, but I can barely manage all the resumes I get when I post a job online. I stick to the free sites to save cash, but I'm feeling like that's the wrong move. Any advice?

A: You can attract a lot of candidates on those sites, but as you've found, you won't necessarily get the right ones. It's a ton of work sorting through all of that! You might not even find anyone who fits the job.

When I'm hiring, I use LinkedIn Jobs. It can help by matching your role with qualified candidates so you can find the right person quickly. LinkedIn screens for skills and you can use a ton of different tools to narrow down your search. That means so much less work on your end.

Right now, you can post a job for FREE at LinkedIn.com/Kim.

Best accounting software?

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

A: 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.

Backing up five computers

Q: I have a nonprofit Christian ministry. I have five computers: three Macs and two Windows. What is a good backup service? I’ve had the same company for several years and they keep getting more expensive and more expensive every year and I don’t always get everything backed up. Do you know of a company that backs up computers but doesn’t cost a lot of money?

A: Most people are just backing up their phone and computer, but you certainly need more space than that. My pick is my sponsor, IDrive. You can sync as many devices you want to one account, which makes backing up and finding anything you need super easy.

The best part is it's a steal. Get 5 TB of storage a year for just a few bucks. I bet that's a heck of a lot cheaper than what you're paying now.

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Complete antivirus protection for all your devices

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Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner.

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Kim's weekly column & tech tip

These 5 tech tricks will make your life easier (Spoiler Alert: Getting the highest Zestimate takes work)

Every so often, you hear a little tidbit that makes life easier. I make it my mission to bring you tech hacks that you'll wish you knew long ago. After all, our digital lifestyle doesn't come with a one-size-fits-all user manual. Here are five I think you'll love. Share them with a pal and sound super smart!

Tap or click for my smart time and money savers. →

It’s not you. How to get Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant to understand you better

Alexa? .. Alexa. Alexa! Do you know the frustration of trying to get your smart assistant — Alexa, Siri or Google Assistant — to actually hear you? It's beyond frustrating. Luckily, there's quite a bit you can do to get your AI pal to listen to your requests and get them down the first time. First off, stop yelling!

Tap or click to get your smart assistant in line. →

WEEKEND JOKE

Why did the man fall down the well?

Because he didn't see that well!

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?