Avoid doing these 8 things so you don't ruin your Windows PC — Which generation has the worst passwords?
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How to recover files you accidentally deleted

How to recover files you accidentally deleted

You're cleaning up your computer, minding your own business. That's when you realize, "Uh oh, I deleted a file I actually need." What can you do? We've got a few tips to help you find what you're looking for — and a trick to back things up the right way, so you never lose another file.

Tap or click to get your photos, videos and docs back. →

Quick tip of the day

In addition to text like your name and contact info, you can also add images to your Gmail signature. If you have a business logo, headshot, signature, or something else to share, add it to your email signature to be sent out automatically with every message.

To add an image to your signature:

  • Click the Settings cog > See all settings.
  • On the General tab, scroll down to Signature.
  • Click the button that says Create new, then create your custom signature.
  • Click the image icon to upload or drag a picture into your email signature.

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5 ways to save money on your prescription (or get it for free)

5 ways to save money on your prescription (or get it for free)

Last year, Kim went to the pharmacy for an essential cream. When the pharmacist said it cost $175, she was shocked. "Surely there has to be another way!" she said. Luckily, there was. Thanks to one of the easy solutions on this list, she got her cream for over half off. Here's what you can do to save money on the medicine you need.

Tap or click here to save big monthly on prescriptions. →

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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FBI app crackdown, X-rated emails, tech productivity hacks

The FBI busted criminals using a super-secret app to communicate all their comings and goings. Kim has the scoop on how they did it. Scammers are sending X-rated emails to scare people into paying up, and the team dives into tech productivity hacks to make life easier.

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Times are tough - Is your home protected?

Times are tough - Is your home protected?

If you have 30 free minutes, you never have to worry about a break-in at home ever again. That is how quick and easy it is to set up a new security system from SimpliSafe. 

It’s the kind of thing that’s so easy you can do it during a Netflix binge, watching the game — or listening to a certain radio show. With SimpliSafe, you don’t just get an arsenal of cameras and sensors; you get the best professional monitors in the business, too. With fast, free shipping, by this time next week, you and your whole family can go to bed knowing you’re protected. 

Visit SimpliSafeKim.com and get a FREE security camera, plus a 60-day risk-free trial. →

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8 ways you’re ruining your Windows computer

Like anything in life, computers require regular maintenance to run at optimal capacity. When you don't take proper care of your PC, it can start glitching or stop working altogether. Don't let that happen! Here are eight things you can do right now to get peak performance.

Pop quiz: Which generation has the worst password habits?

It’s critical that you craft the strongest possible passwords for every website and service you use. But did you know your demographic may have weaker password protection techniques? A new study identified the ways password habits vary along generational lines. We found some pretty interesting stuff!

 

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Get Apple tips, tricks and updates to your inbox twice a week. Coming up soon: How to hide files and folders on your Mac. Handy!

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Kim Komando Show Rewind: Nov. 5, 2020 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show)

Kim Komando Show Rewind: Nov. 5, 2020 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show)

You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded Nov. 21, 2020. Hackers have launched a massive phishing campaign targeting companies that would help store and transport COVID-19 vaccines. Plus, hear about a woman’s terrifying ordeal when a man she didn’t know broke into her apartment as she recorded a TikTok video. And, find out why you should opt-out of Amazon Sidewalk.

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AND FINALLY ...

On June 3, thousands of squids shot straight to the stars. 🚀 Around 128 baby bobtail squids met outer space, along with 5,000 microscopic animals. Their destination: the International Space Station. 

🦑 Why squids? It's because they have a similar immune system to humans. NASA wants to keep its astronauts healthy when they're on long space missions — and these tiny travelers could be the key to a bright new future. 🔑

 
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