OPINION September 17 Morning Glory: Put down your phone, darn it A jarring new book will get you to put down your phone, if only briefly.
TECH February 5, 2024 The secret text code every family needs for crises or dangerous situations In an emergency an emoji is a lot less work than a word or phrase. Tech expert Kim Komando shares how an emoji can serve as a quick and private distress signal.
TECH January 11, 2024 Spam text FAQ: What to do, what NOT to do and how to get less There are ways to handle text spam, but many people make things worse. Learn what you need to know about your text messages from tech expert Kim Komando.
Fox News Flash November 6, 2023 Florida kids 'actually talking to each other' after state bans cell use in school: teacher Florida middle school teacher Lisa Rodriguez-Davis sounded off on 'The Story' after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law prohibiting cell phone use by students in school.
Windows Phone June 19, 2023 Wait, what? 5 amazing things you don’t know your phone can do Remember when a cell phone was for calls and a round or two of Snake? Today's phones are pro-grade cameras, PDF scanners and even car keys.
TECH June 12, 2023 I’m a tech expert: 5 answers to solve your tech dilemmas As a national radio host, I’ve heard all the tech questions over the years and I've taken to answering some of the most common ones I receive here.
Windows Phone April 30, 2023 Most people make this major mistake sharing photos Every time you snap a picture, your phone stores metadata. That includes details like the device you took it on, your camera settings, and where you took it.
TECH March 13, 2023 Being stalked through your devices? Take these steps now More and more, I’m hearing from people who are being stalked online — or who suspect they are. Here’s how to tell if you’re being paranoid or being watched.
TECH February 7, 2023 How to tell if your phone has been hacked Your phone may be compromised without you even knowing it. Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to find out if your phone has been and what to do about it.
TECH January 19, 2023 Security tip: Are you making this huge Wi-Fi mistake? You pay good money for your internet service and nothing is more frustrating than slow internet. It’s not always your ISP’s fault. Here are common Wi-Fi mistakes.
TECH January 2, 2023 Top 8 absolute best winter gloves that work on your touch screens Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson empathizes with the frustration of using your smartphone or tablet with gloves on during the winter and shares his favorite gloves that work with touchscreens.
Arizona June 16, 2022 Internet, phone connections knocked out in rural northeastern Arizona Parts of rural northeastern Arizona have been without internet or phone connection since the weekend. Officials felt this came from a pattern of problems which left citizens vulnerable.
iPhone February 8, 2018 NYPD trades old Nokia Windows phones for 36,000 new iPhone 7s The NYPD replaces Nokia Windows phones with thousands of Apple iPhones, France cracks down on mobile phone distracted driving problems, Porsche doubles down on an electric future.
Smartphones November 18, 2016 Cool HP smartphone turns into a Windows 10 desktop The HP Elite x3 is an ambitious attempt to turn a smartphone into a desktop PC. Does it work?
Microsoft May 3, 2016 Microsoft Windows 10 hardware event: What to expect The eyes of the tech world will be on New York City Tuesday when Microsoft hosts a major Windows 10 hardware event, which is expected to mark the debut of new smartphone, tablet and wearable products.
Programming May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: Windows 10 shares Wi-Fi, hacking cars, Facebook notifications and more Kim Komando answers your questions about whether Windows 10 shares your Wi-Fi connections, how your car could be hacked, annoying Facebook notifications, and much more.
iPhone May 3, 2016 Apple Watch competition: Android Wear still kicking You might be forgiven for thinking that the Apple Watch is the only smartwatch worth buying. But watches running Android Wear are alive, kicking, and getting better.
Laptops May 3, 2016 Windows 10 will come in many flavors and be free for most Windows 10 will come in six core editions and arrive this summer, Microsoft said on Wednesday.
Cameras May 3, 2016 Hi-tech Swiss Army knives: It's a bulb and a speaker It was an old “Saturday Night Live” joke: “It's a floor wax and a dessert topping!” Now, technology is turning the gag into reality. It's not sufficient, for example, to just be a light bulb or just camera any more. It also has to be remotely controlled from thousands of miles away and play music, watch the kids, and keep track of your appointments. It may even help you learn French. The question is do we really want everything to turn into a digital Swiss Army knife of multiple functions and features?
Programming May 3, 2016 Windows 10 upgrade arrives this summer – even for pirated copies A free Windows 10 upgrade will arrive this summer, Terry Myerson, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Operating Systems group, wrote in a blog post this week.
Security May 3, 2016 Tech Q&A: LinkedIn advice, gadget batteries, Do Not Call registries and more Kim Komando answers your questions about what not to share on your LinkedIn, conserving your gadgets' batteries, Do Not Call registry myths, and more.
Microsoft November 5, 2015 Nokia announces Lumia 925, new flagship Windows Phone At a press event in London on Tuesday, Nokia is showing off the Lumia 925, a new variant of its flagship Windows Phone.
Microsoft November 4, 2015 Review: Siri-like Cortana fills Windows phone gap With the new Cortana virtual assistant, Windows catches up with Apple's iOS and Google's Android in a major way.
iPhone November 4, 2015 Android, iPhone? Nope. The new battle is to be number 3 The big news from the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona this year isn't the fight to be number one in the market or even number two. Google and Apple have already nailed down those positions. No, the battle over the next 12 months is going to be for the number three spot.
iPhone November 3, 2015 Cortana vs. Siri vs. Google Now: Which virtual assistant is the best? Like them or not, voice-activated digital assistants have become a standard on smartphones. They allow us to control a few things on our phones hands-free, offer a speedy alternative to typing queries, and they feel like the future. As smartwatches and other wearables take off, which lack the big touch screens we find on our phones, voice controls are going to get even more important.
Microsoft October 22, 2015 Review: Windows Phone innovations show promise, benefit of learning from iOS, Android In the market for smartphones, Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 system is barely there, dwarfed by Apple's iOS and Google's Android systems. But I've come to appreciate many of the software's innovations, which rivals would be wise to consider. And new features are expected at a Microsoft conference in San Francisco next week.
Microsoft October 22, 2015 Tech smackdown: Google, Microsoft continue war over YouTube app Microsoft released a new YouTube app for Windows Phone Thursday -- and Google promptly blocked it, leaving the tech giant crying foul.
Microsoft October 22, 2015 Microsoft to launch Windows Phone 8 today Coming on the heels of its launch of Windows 8 and the Surface tablet, Microsoft has scheduled an event in San Francisco to kick off its new software for mobile phones.
Microsoft October 22, 2015 Microsoft plans to launch its own smartphone Utilizing a strategy much like the one it is using with Windows 8, Microsoft is now looking to have its cake and eat it too in the smartphone market.
