January 21, 2023

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This week on my show

If you want live TV, cancel streaming and get an antenna

Cutting the cord used to be a money saver, but what can you do with streaming services raising prices? Get an antenna, that's what. These devices have come a long way from the rabbit ears of yesteryear. And don't think you'll miss your favorite shows — add a DVR, and you're set. We'll show you the best products to get started.

Tap or click here for everything you need to know about TV antennas. →

How to block annoying scam calls so you don't lose money

Scam calls are a constant threat. Crooks will do everything they can to access your money and personal information. Just answering the phone can put you at risk, so you'll want to block the calls from coming through. Here are more ways to stop scam callers in their tracks.

Tap or click here for tips on blocking scam calls. →

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Parking ticket scam, trending TikTok tech, hide from facial recognition

We've got a wacky way to make money online. Hint: It involves your feet. Plus, the tech gadgets trending on TikTok, how to text from your computer and apps to plan a wedding.

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How Spotify determines your personal music taste

Spotify is one of the world's largest music streaming services with almost a quarter billion active users. And if you have ever used Spotify, you know it is impressive how well the app can get to know your music preferences. How does this software work? Through extremely complex math, of course.

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Kim answers your questions

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Expensive car troubles

I heard you talking about vehicle protection. I have two teenagers, and my wife and I each have our own cars. If someone's car has a big problem — or if more than one of us does — I don't know how we'll afford it. Do you recommend this for us?

The stress of seeing that check engine light come on is real, and that only gets worse with lots of drivers under one roof. When something breaks, it could cost a fortune. That’s where CarShield comes in. They offer customizable and flexible payment plans with no long-term contracts — plus, you can choose your favorite mechanic or dealership to do the work. They also offer complimentary 24/7 roadside assistance and a rental car while yours is being fixed. I LOVE CarShield. They recently took care of a huge repair bill on my Mother's old car.

Call 800-CAR-6000 and mention code KIM, or visit CarShield.com and use code KIM to save 10%.

Drowning in spreadsheets

Is there ANYTHING I can use besides QuickBooks for my financials? The more I use QB, the more disgusted I become! HELP!

Sounds like you're drowning in spreadsheets. Don’t let QuickBooks slow you down, and stop paying for multiple systems that don’t give you the information you need when you need it. It’s time to upgrade to NetSuite by Oracle, the world’s No. 1 cloud business system.

NetSuite gives you visibility and control over your financials, HR, inventory, e-commerce and more — all in one place — instantaneously.

Want to check it out? Let NetSuite show you how they’ll benefit your business with a free product tour at NetSuite.com/Kim.

Is cloud backup safe?

We used to do a lot of file backup online but with all of the hacks and ransomware, we're trying to figure out the best way to back up personal and business files. Any suggestions?

Cloud backup is still the way to go. You just need to make sure you're using a safe, reliable company to get the job done. My pick is IDrive. Your data is encrypted with 256-bit AES encryption on transfer and storage. You can set your privacy to the highest level by creating a private key for your account during signup. That means no one but you will have access to your data.

For personal storage, you can get 5 TB of storage a year for just a few bucks. Get your exclusive discount at IDrive.com and use promo code Kim at checkout.

Protect your most important data the right way

You probably have thousands of photos on your phone eating up space, and you want to preserve those memories. IDrive is the perfect solution for backing up and protecting all your precious photos and videos. Use it to back up all your devices: PCs, Macs, servers, iPhones, Android phones and more. Sync everything to one account.

IDrive is like an insurance policy for your data. Plans start at less than $7 a month.

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Kim's weekly column & tech tip

Your TV is spying on you, but you can stop it

Here's the reality: Just about everything connected to the internet tracks you. That includes your TV. Sure, that's why today's TV sets are so cheap, but it also means a lot less privacy for you. Here's what you can do about it.

Tap or click for Kim's privacy how-to. →

Security tip: Are you making this huge Wi-Fi mistake?

Just think about all that a bad actor could access if they made their way into your home internet network. It's scary stuff, so we want to help you stay as safe as possible. Here's how to lock down your PC.

Tap or click for a security step you should take now. →