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Weekend Digital Digest October 3, 2020 |
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| Even the fastest, most secure network is nothing without good coverage. Believe it or not, you don't actually need to buy a thousand dollar router to get better service throughout your home. Here are some basic steps you can take to improve your signal and keep your favorite devices running seamlessly together. Tap or click here to boost Wi-Fi across your home. → | Every streaming service collects data on you in one form or another — but you don't have to keep it that way. If you want a more private and personal streaming experience, here's how you can change your settings and stop Netflix, Hulu and other services from tracking your activity. Tap or click here to see how to stop your TV from watching you. → |
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| If you thought porn sites were bad for your computer before, you won't believe how much worse things have gotten. A new security report reveals the web's most popular adult sites are infested with ads that install malware on visitor's computers. Here's why billions of users are at risk. Tap or click to see where this tricky malware is hiding. → |
| You can find a whopping 700,000 active podcasts online — more than 29 million episodes. If you're a podcast lover, have you considered whether this form of media puts your privacy at risk? Kim talks to Rob Walch, Vice President of Podcaster Relations at Libsyn, about the current podcast landscape. They dive into the way companies monetize podcasts, including the sketchy practice of tracking listeners who haven't opted in. Tap or click to find out how you can maintain your privacy and listen to your favorite shows. → |
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Best printer for a teacher Q: I'm a teacher working from home, and my set-up is just not cutting it. I need a lot of new tech, but my first priority is a printer. What's a good one that won't cost me a ton on ink? A: You're like me — you probably print a lot! That's exactly why I love Epson's EcoTank line. They have big, easy-to-fill tanks that come with a ridiculous amount of ink. You can print thousands of pages before you need to refill, and the ink is much more affordable than expensive cartridges. The quality is fabulous, too. Add the Epson EcoTank to your online shopping list at Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim. |
Settle this security debate Q: 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? A: Here's the deal. 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 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. |
Getting serious about my data Q: I've been slacking on backing up my PC and phone. I had a scare with my computer last week and thought I lost everything. I do NOT want that to happen again. What backup service should I use? A: The easiest, quickest way to make sure you back up every document, photo and video is with my sponsor, IDrive. You can sync all your devices to one account, too, so it's super easy to see all your files in one place. For less than $7 for your first year, you get 5 terabytes of cloud space. That should be all you need and more. You really can’t beat that price. Get your exclusive discount at IDrive.com and use promo code Kim at checkout. |
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A better, cheaper way to print With so many of us working from home, I want to make sure you have the right printer that’s up for the task. The Epson EcoTank makes it easy. This printer has super-sized, easy-to-fill ink tanks and comes with a RIDICULOUS amount of ink — enough to print thousands of pages. No more rushing to the store and waiting for your online order to arrive to replace an ink cartridge in between print jobs. The quality is excellent, too. Add the Epson EcoTank to your online shopping list at Amazon, Dell, MicroCenter and at Epson.com/ecotankkim. → |
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