Weekend Digital Digest

November 28, 2020

Can I just use the free option?

Q: There are lots of free ones out there. How can I tell which ones are safe? I see them pop up on those lists of apps not to trust.

A: When a service is free, you know one thing: You are the product. I get why people would download a free VPN, but it's really not worth saving a few bucks a month.

I use ExpressVPN. It encrypts your data, keeps your online activity private and hides your location from prying eyes. And it's fast. I love that.

Get the same protection I trust and use. Visit ExpressVPN.com/Kim for a 30-day free trial, plus 3 months free with a 12-month subscription.

Printing Christmas photos

Q: My old printer just isn't cutting it. I tried to print out a few photos, and they looked awful. Help me upgrade!

A: Epson EcoTank printers offer the perfect mix of performance and reliability, and you can finally ditch expensive ink cartridges. These printers come with a ridiculous amount of ink — enough to print 6,000 colored pages. Plus, the printing quality is great. You'll be able to print photos nice enough to display in your home.

Add the Epson EcoTank to your online shopping list at Amazon, Dell, MicroCenter or at epsonecotank.com/kim.

Keeping an eye on a new driver

Q: I heard you talking about an app to help you make sure your kids are safe. My teenager is getting his license next year and I'm worried about it already. What was the app?

A: It's called Life360, and it's a total game-changer when it comes to keeping your entire family safe. It lets you know when your kiddo made it from point A to point B safely. You’ll get a complete driver report, and in case of an accident, there’s automatic crash detection with emergency dispatch. With just one login and one monthly charge, you get lots of comprehensive safety and coordination tools. I love how handy it is!

Don't just take my word for it. Over 25 million families worldwide trust Life360.

Try it free for 7 days at Life360.com/Kim.

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3 reasons ExpressVPN beats the competition

There are tons of VPN providers out there. You’ve probably heard of a couple of them — and some of you may have even used a VPN before. But I like to do research on my sponsors and I can say with full confidence that ExpressVPN is the best one on the market. Here's why.

First, ExpressVPN doesn’t log your data. Lots of really cheap or free VPNs make money by selling your data to ad companies. But ExpressVPN developed a technology called Trusted Server that makes it impossible for their servers to log any of your info.

Second, it's all about speed. I've been using ExpressVPN for a while now, and my internet speeds are blazing fast. Even when I connect to servers thousands of miles away, I can still stream HD quality videos with zero lag.

The last thing that really sets ExpressVPN apart from other VPNs is how easy it is to use. You just fire up the app and click one button to connect. Protect yourself with the VPN that I use and trust.

Weekend Joke

Why don't eggs tell jokes?

They'd crack each other up.

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