January 8, 2022

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This week on my show

Simple ways to live a better digital life in 2022

Improving your digital life can be as easy as snapping your fingers. Smart technology can take chores like sweeping, sprinkling or even gardening off of your hands. Make the most out of 2022 with these tech tweaks.

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8 ways to delete yourself from the internet

Tons of websites, apps and tech companies track your every move. It's mostly for targeting ads that they think you'll like. If you're sick and tired of companies knowing everything there is to know about you, here are the best ways to get your personal data off the internet. Ready to go off the grid?

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Goodbye 3G, CES winners, 'Harry Potter' reunion flubs

The major wireless providers are doing away with 3G, and the impact goes well beyond your smartphone. Plus, Ben has the best products announced at this year's CES. Matt, our trusty internet scout, has the stories going viral online, including what the "Harry Potter" reunion special got wrong.

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Live from the studio: The tech news and tips you need to know

Every week, Kim shares the tech news and tips you need to know. It's one thing to tune in on the radio or your favorite app, but when did you last watch the show? In this episode, a data exposure involving 38 million people, another smartphone catches fire during a flight and nearly 75,000 electric cars are recalled over fire risks.

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Kim answers your questions

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Do I need antivirus software?

I have Windows Defender enabled. Do I need more protection than that? I get your emails, and I see how sneaky hackers are now. I would hate to fall for something.

You're smart to ask, and you're on the right track. The more we rely on our devices for work, school and personal lives, the more we have to lose. I recommend you do get extra protection, and my recommendation is TotalAV.

TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite is easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, but its AI-driven Web Shield browser extension blocks dangerous websites automatically, and its Junk Cleaner can help quickly clear out your old files.

Right now, get an annual plan of TotalAV Internet Security for only $19 at ProtectWithKim.com. That’s over 85% off the regular price.

Done with Google

My camera roll is automatically backing up to Google Drive and all my photos are in Google Drive. I have used Google Takeout to back them up locally. However, it takes forever for the backup to complete and once done, I not only have images but also the metadata file for that image. Do you know of a good solution to backup all my photos from Google?

That is a pain, and it's not a process you want to do over and over. Instead of moving around, your best bet is to go with a cloud-based backup system you can stick with for years to come. My pick is IDrive. It's fast and easy to set up, and you can sync all your devices and manage them from one account. For just a few bucks, you get 5 terabytes of cloud space. That should be all you need and more.

Save 90% (yes, really!) at IDrive.com and use promo code Kim at checkout.

How can I choose new tech?

Well, it finally happened. My old PC just can't handle my new work-from-home life. I run a small business, and I know a few of my employees are in the same boat. Where should I start picking new desktops?

If you're not a total tech geek, figuring out what to spend your money on is seriously stressful. I could tell you a few models to check out (we use Dell Optiplex and Precision at Komando HQ), but really, you need help finding the right models for you and your business.

Dell Technologies Advisors can guide you. They have financing options, too, and can help you get everything set up correctly.

Call 877-ASK-DELL or visit Dell.com to find technology that can help your small business.

Complete antivirus protection for all your devices

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner.

Right now, get an annual plan for only $19 at protectwithkim.com. That’s over 85% off the regular price, just for you! →

Kim's weekly column & tech tip

5 genius tech hacks to do before it’s February

New year, new you? OK, maybe not — but there are a few quick tech tasks you can knock out that will set you up right for a safer, more productive year. I'll walk you through all the steps to speed up your browser, take back your inbox, protect your network and more.

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Best ways to save your phone’s photos before it’s too late

When you save your photos to your phone, you put yourself in a precarious position. What if someone steals your phone? It could break or get lost, too — and there go all those memories. Your pictures are too important to lose. Here's how to back them up.

Tap or click to save your photos the easy way. →

WEEKEND JOKE

What are the strongest days of the week?

Saturday and Sunday. The rest are weak-days.

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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