May 7, 2022

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This week on my show

Free stuff you get with your cable subscription

Cutting the cable is all the rage, and everyone wants to start streaming. If you're going to stick with your cable setup, here's some good news. A few secret perks will help you use cable TV to its full potential. Here are all the details.

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Is someone watching you with a hidden tracker? Here are the signs

Numerous people are coming forward about being stalked by Apple AirTags. It's a surprise to many people since Bluetooth trackers were designed to help keep from losing things. But you should never underestimate criminals. They're also using these gadgets to steal cars. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Dangerous prayer apps, malware-infested movies, browser hack

China plans a mission to collide with an asteroid. Find out why. Speaking of stars, don't download free movies starring these specific actors. Plus, how to get more private data removed from Google Search results and how to set up your browser to do what you want when you open it. Kim and the crew will also tell you all about mental health and prayer apps that fail to protect your privacy.

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Komando.com Review: Weber Connect Smart Grilling Hub

Even if you’re not exactly new to using an outdoor grill, not everyone has that knack for knowing exactly how well the meat is cooking. You could get a meat thermometer, but Weber has taken it a step further with a device that wirelessly connects to your phone. Not only does it tell the temperature, you get other alerts and built-in recipes. Is this smart grill gadget worth it?

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Kim answers your questions

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Long-lasting printer

Do you have any suggestions for a reasonably priced wireless printer that will not run out of ink after 50 pages? Would an inkjet printer be better in the long run and what brand?

I print my radio scripts and notes every week, so that would drive me bonkers. It's the reason I've used Epson EcoTank printers for so long. They have big, easy-to-fill tanks that come with a ridiculous amount of ink. We all know the worst part of owning a printer are the expensive ink cartridges, hence my love for the EcoTank. The quality is fabulous, and you get thousands of prints before you ever need to refill.

Add the Epson EcoTank to your online shopping list at Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and at Epson.com/EcoTankKim.

Protecting my devices from malware

I use Windows Defender, but what about my phone? Is there a better solution for my computer, too?

My take? You can never be too safe. I prefer a total security suite. TotalAV, a sponsor of my national radio show, is easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. They’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row. Their AI-driven Web Shield browser extension blocks dangerous websites automatically, and their Junk Cleaner can help you quickly clear out your old files.

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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.

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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

5 major tech annoyances and how to fix them

A crashing computer or broken phone screen can ruin your week. Not all tech problems are that big, but they sure can feel like. In this week's column, I'll tell you how to remedy five annoying digital-life problems the easy way.

Tap or click to find old photos, quite unnecessary notifications and more. →

Privacy how-to: Secure ways to hide naked photos

We all have things we'd rather keep private — some more than others. If you have private photos (nude or not), you need a way to keep them secure. After all, it just takes one leaked password for someone to break into your cloud storage account. Here's the safe route.

Tap or click for Kim's tip to secure your photos. →

WEEKEND JOKE

Why was 'beef stew' not used as a computer password?

Because it was not strong-anoff.

I thought that was a pretty good joke. I feel like we all could use a good laugh right now. You know what else we all could use? To stay up to date on everything going on in the digital world. Why not sign up for one of my daily newsletters so you can keep your finger on the pulse of tech?

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