Whether you get them all the time or now and then, spam texts are just plain annoying. The same goes for junk emails that clog up your inbox. Are you making a big mistake that will land you with even more of them? We'll explain what not to do to keep your inbox clean.

Turn Google into a specific search engine for any website using just the tab button on your computer.

This works in Edge and Chrome. For Safari and Firefox, you can use this trick: Enter your search term, along with “site:” followed by the website you want to search. For example, you might put in “tech tips site:komando.com” to search my website for even more tech tips.

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Do you toss out your empty printer ink cartridges? Well, stop! Not only is it bad for the environment, but you're missing out on making some dough. There are several options to recycle or reuse empty cartridges, and some places pay cash for them. We'll give you three tips to convert used cartridges into money, plus a trick to save cash by eliminating printer cartridges.

Did you know you can download my national radio show as a podcast with just a single click? It's so simple.

I don’t trust Big Tech and you shouldn’t, either. You’ve heard me say for years that free email services like Gmail or Yahoo aren’t really free. There’s a big price to pay — your privacy. These free email sites scan, analyze and save details of every email you send and receive, giving Big Tech a very intimate and detailed profile of you so they can easily sell your data to the highest bidder.

That’s why I use StartMail. With StartMail, I can send encrypted emails with one click, even if the recipient doesn’t use encryption. And StartMail never scans or analyzes your emails. Best of all, when you delete an email, it’s gone — forever.

Don’t trust Big Tech with your data and privacy.

Business owners need to track lots of data, from payroll to taxes to invoices and more. There's plenty of accounting software out there, though some of it is getting a little long in the tooth. QuickBooks has raised grumbles among users, but luckily, you have alternatives. We'll give four examples of programs that may convince you to make the switch.

Have you ever wondered what happened to the command screens you used on the original DOS computers? Well, they still exist! We'll show you the handiest Windows commands that are left and how to use them.

Wake up with Kim every Saturday morning! Grab a cup of coffee and catch up on top tech news, digital tips and how-tos, and highlights of Kim's show.

Catch up with Kim's national radio game show sensation, Brand New or Not True. Kim introduces three products: One is brand new, and the other two are totally fake. This week, Kim attempts to trick Jordan in Phoenix, Arizona. Will Kim be able to stump him or, will he be able to guess correctly? You can play along while you watch but remember, no cheating!

If you’re sick of Big Tech spying on your browsing habits, DuckDuckGo is a great alternative. (We certainly cluck about it a good deal. Or should we say honk? 🦆) Here’s why it’s so great.

Now, we're excited for a brand-new feature that catches email trackers before they hit your inbox. 📧 DuckDuckGo Email Protection is now in beta, which means you can sign up for a free email service that won’t comb through your messages.

(Yeah, that’s a thing. Click here to see how much private data free inboxes collect. Spoiler alert: It’s a lot. 😅)