Tech Tips & How-Tos

January 20, 2021


Security tip: The right way to clean out your smartphone apps You've probably got a ton of apps on your phone you don't use anymore. That’s why you should go through them every once in a while. It’s a great way to catch old downloads that slow your device down and potentially put your data at risk. This is a must-do step to boost your phone’s security! Tap or click here to help your device run more smoothly. →	4 questions about Kim’s favorite printer answered (Spoiler: You’ll save money) Don't you hate when you work on a project all day and when you're finally ready to print, the printer says it's out of ink? That's not a problem with Kim's pick. We'll show you how this workhorse can make work, school or life so much easier. Tap or click to see why this is the printer to add to your cart. →

Security tip: The right way to clean out your smartphone apps

You've probably got a ton of apps on your phone you don't use anymore. That’s why you should go through them every once in a while. It’s a great way to catch old downloads that slow your device down and potentially put your data at risk. This is a must-do step to boost your phone’s security!

Tap or click here to help your device run more smoothly. →

4 questions about Kim’s favorite printer answered (Spoiler: You’ll save money)

Don't you hate when you work on a project all day and when you're finally ready to print, the printer says it's out of ink? That's not a problem with Kim's pick. We'll show you how this workhorse can make work, school or life so much easier.

Tap or click to see why this is the printer to add to your cart. →

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Internet creator wants a do-over

Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the internet 32 years ago. Now, he says Big Tech has too much power. That’s why he’s working on a new internet.

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Skipping updates? You’re putting your PC at risk

If you’ve listened to my show or received my newsletters, you know how vital updates are for keeping your PC safe. But it doesn’t stop at your operating system. If you skip driver and firmware updates, you’re opening yourself up to some serious privacy issues. The problem is, keeping up with all of them is a pain.

Tap or click for the secret to keeping everything up to date the easy way. →

	Tech how-to: Find out if your service provider is throttling your internet If your internet is running super slow, it might be your ISP's fault. Using a VPN will not only help protect your privacy and secure your device, but it can also let you know if your internet is being throttled. Tap or click here to fix that sluggish internet connection. →

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Stop robocalls for good with Kim's new eBook

Robocalls interrupt us constantly, fool us into answering with numbers that look a little too familiar, and scam Americans out of millions of dollars every year. That's exactly why we put together a guide to help. Learn all Kim's best tricks for stopping annoying robocalls, in one place for easy reference.

Tap or click to get it now on Amazon Kindle. →