Why is your phone allowed to track you and share that data with third parties? Because you gave it permission. Typical data-sharing policies are buried within privacy policies and terms of agreements. Instead of wading through those on your own, let us help. In this Komando DIY, learn what settings you need to change to reclaim your privacy.

We've all been there: You meet someone new in your business or personal life and want to know more. You do a Google search and maybe look for the person on social media sites like Facebook or LinkedIn. But did you know there's a way to get even more information from reliable sources? Kim shows you how to dig up dirt on anyone, without having to pay those shady people search sites.

With the advent of the smartphone, we have all become photographers and movie makers. But a group of Nigerian teenagers have taken things to a new level by making truly brilliant short films using only a broken smartphone, slow internet speeds and some good old-fashioned know-how. What they create and how they do it is astounding.

You might have seen or heard that NASA recently reached a giant milestone when one woman became the first to spend over a year in space. The amazing astronaut talks about what she learned, what she missed and what's next for her life in this video she made directly from the ISS.

When engineers are creating a new piece of technology, they hit different snags throughout the process. Sometimes they’re incapable of solving design issues that keep their device from working properly. When this happens, they turn to the most prolific engineer in the world: Mother Nature.

As a society, we are about to dive headfirst into the next generation of cellular data technology with 5G. This new tech will have speeds you only thought possible with a robust wired connection, and it’ll deliver wherever you are. Imagine being able to download an entire 4K movie in less than 30 seconds. But, as with any new tech, there are those standing on their soapboxes spouting about the dangers of 5G. Are they right to be scared?

Are you tired of weeding through the videos that seem interesting but end up being a disappointment? Stop wasting hours of your life searching YouTube feeds and follow my Kim Komando channel instead! I'll show the videos you actually want to watch and keep you up to date with the latest technology, news and those incredibly cute videos!

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Navigating the digital world can be intimidating and sometimes downright daunting. But I'm here to help! Do you want to cut the cable? Maybe you’d like advice on starting your own online business. Or perhaps someone in your family is misusing tech and you need some help.

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