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The best way to clean AirPods, Galaxy Buds and other wireless earbuds Earbuds are a great way to keep your hands free while listening to your favorite music and podcasts. But after just a few uses, they can quickly rack up grime, either from earwax or dirt. Luckily, we found a few tips for cleaning up all types of wireless earbuds. Tap or click for the best way to clean up your earbuds. → | | 7 IT questions we get all the time, answered If your computer is acting up, we don't blame you for wishing you had an IT person on deck to answer your questions. Fear not! We're here to help. We've put together a list of some of the top IT questions we get from readers, along with solutions you can try for yourself. Tap or click here to see the answers to your top tech questions. → |
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Kim Komando Show Rewind: Mar. 6, 2021 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show) You're watching the first hour of The Kim Komando Show, recorded Mar. 6, 2021. Controversy after reports that Amazon has quietly updated its policy on hate speech and is removing books and movies in a way that could be considered censorship. Plus, cookies that track you around the internet are going away, but you’re not out of the woods. And a 10-second video clip just sold for $6.6 million. Find out why. WATCH NOW → |
Done with Google Q: | 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? | A: | 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. |
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Saying goodbye to Gmail Q: | I want to switch from Gmail to a private, secure email. What do you recommend? | A: | I've heard from a lot of people in the same boat. Gmail is convenient, but now your privacy is your main concern. Check out my sponsor, StartMail. They never read your emails, your data is yours and yours alone, and anything you delete really is gone for good. If you're ready to say goodbye to Big Tech, go to StartMail.com/Kim to try it out yourself free for 7 days and get 50% off your first year. |
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Choosing a home security system Q: | What would you suggest for home security for a 55+ disabled woman on a budget with no computer and little tech knowledge? What kind of features should I look for? | A: | You want two things: One, you don't need a computer to access and second, professional monitoring. I recommend SimpliSafe. It's super easy to set up, easy to use and you don't need a computer or Wi-Fi for basic home security. Cellular-based monitoring is included in the monitoring price. That will cost you $14.99 per month. There are no contracts, so you can pause or cancel at any time. For a limited time, save 20% on your SimpliSafe security system, and get your first month free when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring. |
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Streaming tip: Get your money's worth with ExpressVPN You know what’s not fair? Netflix hides thousands of shows and movies from you based on your location and then has the nerve to increase prices yet again. Make sure you’re getting your full money’s worth by using ExpressVPN. What’s on Netflix in the U.S. is completely different from what someone in the U.K. or Japan has on theirs. ExpressVPN has over 90 countries to choose from, so every time you run out of stuff to watch, just switch to another country to unlock new shows. Stop paying full-price for streaming services and only getting access to a fraction of their content. Go to ExpressVPN.com/Kim and get three extra months free. → |
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8 proven ways cheap people lower their monthly internet, cable, and streaming bills Keeping up with monthly bills can be stressful for many. Streaming services, internet and cable bills all add up quickly. But I have a few clever tips that can help cut down on your monthly bills and keep some well-deserved coin in your pocket. Tap or click here for smart ways to lower your monthly expenses. → | | Your Apple Watch can only save your life later if you turn on these features now Are you taking advantage of everything your Apple Watch has to offer? I am guessing that you're not. But it's not too late. Try using these amazing health features that could someday save your life. Tap or click here for my must-have Apple Watch health features. → |
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