Over the past two years, many of us put our wanderlust on the shelf. The pandemic put a lot of lives on pause, but it looks like travel is going to pick up in 2022. Are you planning to hit the road next year? Here are some essential travel safety tips.

Before the world of unlimited data, we jumped at the opportunity to tap into free Wi-Fi to avoid overage charges. Now, most of us have unlimited plans, but our phones still search for an open Wi-Fi connection to save data when possible.

The problem is weak Wi-Fi slows you down and puts you at risk if you’re connecting to an unsecured or untrustworthy network.

Instead of going through menus, ask Siri or Google Assistant to do it for you. A simple “Hey Siri, turn off my Wi-Fi” will do the trick.

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Kim often gets one question: "What's the difference between antivirus software and a VPN?" We're here to break it down. Basically, they keep you safe in their own unique ways, tackling different aspects of your digital life, so you get complete protection and privacy.

The internet is full of junk. We find the good stuff for you, from helpful tools to get stuff done to the best apps and websites out there.

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row. 

Not only do you get continuous protection from the latest threats, their AI driven service, WebShield, blocks dangerous websites automatically, stopping threats before they reach you. Plus you can subscribe to data breach alerts and clear out old files with the Junk Cleaner. 

Much of what you do with your iPhone requires a network connection. When you have a spotty Wi-Fi signal or one that doesn't work at all, you'll want to fix it as fast as possible. Whether the problem is with your phone or your router, we have some tips that will get you back to browsing, texting and posting in no time.

You're out and about when your grab your phone and realize, uh oh, your battery is low. When you really need your phone, that can be a serious pain. I've got a few smart tips to get more life out of your dying phone that really work. Plus, I'll tell you about my go-to gadget for making sure I'm never caught with a dead battery in the first place.

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Every week, Kim shares the tech news and tips you need to know. You listen to Kim on the radio or your favorite app, but when was the last time you watched the show? Tune in now to find out more about that “anonymous” advertising ID on your phone isn’t so anonymous, LG’s new rollable TV costs $100K and unopened video games are selling for big money.