The new school year is almost upon us, and that means it's time for school shopping. The kiddos will need new clothes, school supplies and even some tech gadgets. As a way of giving your pocketbook a break, some states are having their annual tax-free holiday. We've got details on how you can save some hard-earned cash.

Have you sent an email to everyone meant for one person? Well, Gmail has the ability to unsend an email by adjusting one setting before writing your email. Tap or click here for the exact steps.

This message recall will also allow you to modify spelling errors, incorrect recipients, subject lines and even append forgotten attachments.

Be sure to adjust the setting to a higher number than the default setting of five seconds. Let’s face it; five seconds isn’t even enough to realize you made an error, let alone hit the unsend button. Thankfully, Gmail settings provide the option of pausing an email delivery for up to 30 seconds.

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The cloud is an amazing tool that gives us a way never to lose our precious documents. However, what if you don't want to store everything digitally? We'll show you how to save only the files you need selectively.

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The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row. 

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. 

Tech myths are everywhere, and once someone has their mind made up, it's tough to break misconceptions. That's why we're digging into some of the most common here on Komando.com. First up, rebooting your computer. You know it can fix a host of issues, but is it necessary to shut down your computer every single day? I've got the scoop.

Why is your phone allowed to track you and share that data with unknown third parties? Most likely because you gave permission. Typical data-sharing policies are buried within privacy policies and terms of agreements. Thankfully, there are ways to stop these intrusive tracking practices and we have details on just how to do it.

Over on my Instagram page, I share photos of my life. I keep my profile private, but I'll add you!

With the Summer Olympics just around the corner, Tokyo has been scrambling to get the city ready for the huge event. The pandemic is not only keeping spectators out, but it's also making operations more difficult. And the logistics are astounding.

Back in the old days, kids hid under the covers with flashlights to read late into the night. 📚 Now, kids like to sneak their handheld gaming platforms under their blankets to play into the night. 

A new initiative called “Midnight Patrol” might put a stop to that, though. A Chinese gaming company called Tencent Games is using facial recognition technology to catch kids playing after hours. Let's see if it spreads to the rest of the world! 🌍