November 27, 2021

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This week on my show

The best way to clean AirPods, Galaxy Buds and other wireless earbuds

Earbuds are a great way to keep your hands free while listening to your favorite music and podcasts. But after just a few uses, they can quickly rack up grime, either from earwax or dirt. Luckily, we found a few tips for cleaning up all types of wireless earbuds.

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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. →

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Self-driving cars: Are they actually safe to drive?

Self-driving cars aren’t some crazy future tech … They’re here now. That raises some questions. Does it actually work? Is it safe? Is it work shelling out $8,000 for Tesla’s “full self-driving” option? To find out, Kim sat down with Consumer Report’s Head of Connected and Automated Vehicle Testing. So hop in and buckle up — we’re diving into the incredible world of automated cars.

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Komando.com Review: Twinkly RGB LED string lights

Just in time for the holiday season, this week News Director Ben reviews a set of smart LED lights that blow all those other Christmas lights out of the water. With the companion app, you can turn your tree into an immersive experience through preset effects, or have the lights dance to music. But these smart lights don’t come cheap.

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Kim answers your questions

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How can I choose new tech?

Well, it finally happened. My old PC just can't handle my new work-from-home life. I run a small business, and I know a few of my employees are in the same boat. Where should I start picking new desktops?

If you're not a total tech geek, figuring out what to spend your money on is seriously stressful. I could tell you a few models to check out (we use Dell Optiplex and Precision at Komando HQ), but really, you need help finding the right models for you and your business.

Dell Technologies Advisors can guide you. They have financing options, too, and can help you get everything set up correctly.

Call 877-ASK-DELL or visit Dell.com to find technology that can help your small business.

Home security debate

My husband and I can't decide on a home security system. I want something affordable. He says we need professional monitoring. Can you settle the debate for us?

Traditional home security companies lock you in with expensive contracts and you have to deal with pushy salespeople and an annoying installation process. Check out my sponsor SimpliSafe instead.

It has sensors and cameras for every room, window and door of your home — and it won't cost you an arm and a leg. Your husband will love the professional monitoring that keeps watch to send police, fire or medical professionals if there’s an emergency. And you can install it all yourself. It's easy!

Right now, you can get a free HD camera if you use my special link. Go to SimpliSafeKim.com and get free shipping and a 60-day, money-back guarantee, too.

Drowning in resumes

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?

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.

Need a new printer? You'll love the Epson EcoTank

Does your printer have enough ink for another year of work reports and tax forms? If you print a lot or wish you could print a lot without worrying about ink, it’s important to have the right printer.

Epson is changing the game with its cartridge-free EcoTank printers that have supersized easy-to-fill ink tanks and come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages! EcoTank makes it easy, so make the switch today.

Add EcoTank to your online shopping list at Target, Walmart and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim. →

Kim's weekly column & tech tip

Tech clues that your partner is cheating on you

Over time, we become attuned to the way our partner behaves — and when something is off, you can feel it. If you're worried your spouse is being unfaithful, gut instincts aren't your only clue. It's hard to wipe away all the tech breadcrumbs a secret relationship leaves behind. I'll help you spot the red flags something is amiss.

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10 Google search tricks to help you find what you’re looking for

Fun fact: Google processes around 40,000 searches every second. That's about 3.5 billion searches per day. When you're looking for something, you want to get to it fast. That's why you need to know a few tricks of the trade to narrow things down and get more out of Google.

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WEEKEND JOKE

Why did Microsoft PowerPoint cross the road?

To get to the other slide!

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