Is this social media platform the next Parler? — Lithium-ion battery causes massive fire
 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ 

January 12, 2022

View online  |  Join Komando Community

Logo

SPONSORED BY 

Tech moves fast — so do we

Wondering how the latest tech news impacts your life? Wonder no more. Read to the bottom of our news articles for a quick summary of what you need to know and steps you can take — all wrapped up in a handy little box. Enjoy!

In this issue ...

Malware alert: Don't plug this USB drive into your computer

3 things you need to know today

1. Malware alert: Don't plug this USB drive into your computer

An investigation by the FBI revealed that cybercriminals have been sending malware-infected USB drives through the mail. Here's what could happen if you stick one of the drives into your computer and why it's dangerous to accept USB drives from strangers.

Tap or click here to find out the dangers of mailed USB drives. →

2. The next Parler? What to know about this Twitter alternative

You might not have heard about it, but the social media platform Gettr is getting popular. It just gained 1 million more users thanks to podcast host Joe Rogan. It now has more than 3 million users. Here is what sets the new social media outlet apart from Twitter and Parler.

Tap or click here to find out how Gettr is taking on Twitter. →

3. Massive fire caused by faulty lithium-ion battery - Take these precautions

Two separate fires, which cost the lives of 17 people, including eight children, were sparked by faulty gadgets that used lithium-ion batteries. These are notoriously volatile under certain circumstances. Here is how you can prevent a fire in your home.

Tap or click here to prevent lithium-ion batteries from exploding. →

BUSINESS SMARTS

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

SUBSCRIBE NOW →


 
 
 
 

🎧 AUDIO BRIEFING

How to get handwritten notes into your computer

Don't have time to type all the notes you've written down on paper? Listen now for a quick way to get the job done.

Subscribe wherever you listen:

iTunes Google Play Spotify Pandora Pandora Stitcher
 
 

Trending now: Tech news, tips and know-how

  1. 5 things you didn’t know your smart TV could do. Tap or click to get the most from your TV.
  2. Don’t do it – This antivirus software installs crypto-miner (and takes a cut). Tap or click to find out how to avoid it.
  3. CES 2022: What you can buy now and all the best announcements. Tap or click to see everything that was announced.
  4. Your kids are outsmarting parental controls. Tap or click to find out how.
  5. Facebook’s new Privacy Center shows you everything it collects. Tap or click to see how to use it.
 

MUST-SEE VIDEO

Komando.com Chat: Moving from a PC to a Mac

Komando.com Chat: Moving from a PC to a Mac

Last fall, News Director Ben made one of the biggest (tech) decisions of his life. After years of only owning Windows PCs, he finally made the decision to move on from his current HP laptop and get a new MacBook Pro. Check out the video to find out what’s been easiest in transitioning from Windows to Mac, and some of the challenges.

 

SPONSORED BY 

Protect your most important data the right way

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.

Go to IDrive.com and use "KIM" to get 50% off your first year. →

 
Advertisement

NEWS   PODCASTS   
HOW-TOS   COMMUNITY

Follow us on Facebook!   Follow us on Twitter!   Follow us on Instagram!   Watch us on YouTube!