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6 things to buy now ahead of this year's Black Friday shortages The supply chain is disastrous right now. Many retailers can't meet consumer demands. That means this holiday season may be more expensive than last year. It's best to do your shopping early this year — especially if you want to buy electronics. Tap or click here to find out why holiday shopping will be costly this year. → | | Free, fast test to see how much private info your browser is leaking Any website can access all sorts of private data — without asking for permission. Not only can they find your IP address and location, but they can also see your software and hardware details. And that's just the tip of the iceberg! Tap or click here to see all the private data your browser collects. → |
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Kim Komando Show Rewind: May 1, 2021 (Hour 1 of Kim’s show) The global chip shortage is only getting worse, and it’s going to make it harder to find everything from a new computer to kitchen appliances. Plus, a strange revelation as the U.S. Postal Service admits spying on people through social media. And, a big internet outage in one town wasn’t the work of hackers — it was wildlife. WATCH NOW → |
Do I need antivirus software? Q: | 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. | A: | 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.
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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.
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Saving money on my meds Q: | What's that app you use to save money on medication? I can't believe how expensive my monthly pills have gotten and insurance barely helps. | A: | You need GoodRx! I use it every time I pick up medication for myself, Barry, you name it. With GoodRx, you can instantly compare prices for your prescription at every pharmacy in your neighborhood and save up to 80%. The best part is they don't collect your info.
GoodRx is free and easy to use — often giving you a better deal than just using your insurance copay or Medicare. You can find discounts for your prescriptions at over 70,000 pharmacies, like CVS, Kroger, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Vons and Walmart.
Go to GoodRx.com/Kim and start saving up to 80% on your prescriptions.
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Business ramping up? Use LinkedIn to keep up This year is looking up. If part of your growth strategy is adding new team members to your business, LinkedIn Jobs can help you find the right person quickly. To make things better, your first job post is free. Getting started is easier than ever, with new features to help you find qualified candidates.
Post a job with targeted screening questions, and LinkedIn will quickly get your role in front of more qualified candidates. Manage job posts and contact candidates in one spot — even from your mobile phone.
Post a job for free! Just visit LinkedIn.com/kim to get started today. → |
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Black Friday shortages are real: Amazon shopping tips to get what you want and still save money The holiday shopping season seems to begin earlier every year. But if you're waiting for some super Black Friday deals this year, you might be out of luck. Supply chain shortages will cause havoc on this year's gift-giving season. That's why I've put together these helpful shopping tips, so you get what you want and still save money. Tap or click here for money-saving holiday shopping ideas. → | | Tech tip: Digitize your handwritten notes or copy text from a photo Even if you're like me and a fan of feeling a pen and paper in your hand, you should still digitize your notes so they're easier to search and sort. It's not as difficult as you may think. I've put together instructions on how to do it, along with a clever way to copy text from a photo. Tap or click here for two clever tech tricks you'll use all the time. → |
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