Protect your smartphone — Bring an old legend back from the dead
What Kim's Watching August 2, 2020
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5 router admin settings you need to change to keep hackers out
Router security isn't the most exciting thing in the world, but when it comes to the safety of all the devices in your home, it's incredibly important. Kim shows you how to protect yourself and your family with just a few simple tweaks of your router’s settings, directly from the admin page. Don't worry, these are simple changes anyone can make.
How Costco is successfully taking on Amazon
Most retailers have struggled or failed in the wake of Amazon's dominance, but one has remained strong and has even managed to grow. Costco. Its unique business model is thriving and there is a very good reason. While this video may be pre-pandemic, the central point remains the same.
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SIM swapping: 5 ways to protect your phone from hackers
Imagine this: Out of nowhere, your phone doesn’t work and while you’re trying to figure out what’s wrong with it — without being able to make calls — a hacker is digging through your apps and files. That's the reality of SIM swapping attacks. Kim has 5 tips to keep you and your data safe from enterprising criminals.
One man wants to bring the DeLorean back from the dead
The ‘80s was a time of leg warmers, neon colors, flash dancing and the DeLorean. This car became a pop culture icon after it appeared as the time machine in the classic film “Back To The Future.” Now, superfan Stephen Wynne is one of the last remaining people in the world who knows how to fix the discontinued car and he wants to bring it back in a big way.
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How heavy is the universe?
Wondering how much the universe weighs is kind of a ridiculous inquiry. I mean, if weight is just mass times gravitational acceleration, how can we “weigh” the universe? But, scientists have actually put some thought into this issue and the solution they came up with might make you think.
Working from home: It’s no picnic, but tech can help
So many of us have been working from home, and it's made our workdays feel a little (or a lot) different. Whether you have kids running around or you're trying to work from your new “home office,” there are a lot of hurdles to overcome. Apple shows not only how tech can help with your daily workload, but can make life just a little easier during these rough times.
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