The Current powered by Kim Komando
Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech. Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and compelling conversations, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. Kim started her show and still owns it herself. She’s not part of a big broadcasting company. Her company has no debt or investors. That’s why many small business owners also turn to her for advice on growing their businesses using web-based tools. In the Current powered by Kim Komando, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New episodes drop every Monday & Wednesday. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.com
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 1194
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
A woman was being harassed and stalked. How we found the guy.
One woman asked Kim for help with a malicious stranger who stalked her daughter's every move. Over time, the abuse escalated; the creep targeted her whole family, even posting the mom's photos on ris…
00:52:31 |
Tue 06 Jul 2021
Tech Refresh: Facebook caps $1 trillion, Peloton for kids and Starlink
Facebook is now worth $1 trillion. Kim dives in what you could get for all that cash. Plus, Starlink's progress in bringing high-speed internet to the masses and the inside scoop on Windows 11. In th…
00:40:52 |
Fri 02 Jul 2021
Cryptocurrency 101: Your quick guide to digital currency
Bitcoin, Dogecoin, mining, Ethereum, gas prices, Binance ... Cryptocurrency is going mainstream, but that doesn't mean these are easy waters to navigate. Before you dive in, listen to this podcast. K…
00:39:22 |
Wed 30 Jun 2021
Tech Refresh: Smartphone warning, car rental scams, new private search engine
It's time to upgrade your phone. Issues are plaguing iPhone and Android models. Plus, a new privacy-focused search engine just launched to take on Google and DuckDuckGo. Should you use it?
Learn mor…
00:35:41 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Essential listening for all podcasters: Pro tips to grow your show
Learn from the woman who wrote the book on radio and podcasting, Valerie Geller. She has traveled the world teaching professional broadcasters how to get better at their craft. You'll get a ton of gr…
00:21:00 |
Tue 22 Jun 2021
Tech Refresh: Influencers shilling crypto, update your iPhone, medical data breach
Cryptocurrency is going mainstream, and influencers like Kim Kardashian are cashing in. Apple just released an urgent update for older iPhones and iPads, and a new medical data breach could give cybe…
00:44:33 |
Fri 18 Jun 2021
How Bezos, Musk, and Buffett pay no federal taxes and a bonus for anyone who owns a home
ProPublica obtained IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. Kim sit…
00:35:35 |
Tue 15 Jun 2021
Tech Refresh: FBI app crackdown, X-rated emails, tech productivity hacks
The FBI busted criminals using a super-secret app to communicate all their comings and goings. Kim has the scoop on how they did it. Scammers are sending X-rated emails to scare people into paying up…
00:43:25 |
Fri 11 Jun 2021
A threat to your online security hiding in plain sight
With the internet of things, you can open doors and turn on lights with one tap on your phone. That’s a lot of power — so what happens when a hacker takes over your home network? Kim speaks with Cequ…
00:37:29 |
Tue 08 Jun 2021
Tech Refresh: Amazon Sidewalk, eBay and PayPal break up, UFO report
Another massive ransomware attack hits the U.S. How will this impact your next meal? Amazon's new wireless network is coming soon, and you're part of it unless you opt out. Plus, a big change coming …
00:42:25 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
SEO 101: How to get more traffic to your website
If you have a website, you want it to show up on the first page of Google for as many different search terms as possible. How can you get there? SEO, or search engine optimization, is the secret sauc…
00:42:37 |
Tue 01 Jun 2021
Tech Refresh: Porch pirates, lock down your Google searches, blind man sees again
What do your phone’s passcode and your Venmo account have in common? Find out. Plus, an obscure video game accessory selling for hundreds of dollars, and our tactics to fight back against porch pirat…
00:33:45 |
Fri 28 May 2021
Cryptocurrency 101: Buying, selling, and spending the safe way
Ready to dip your toe into the cryptocurrency world? Don't until you listen to this episode. Kim and the team walk through the basics, from how virtual currency works to whether you can make money mi…
00:39:25 |
Tue 25 May 2021
Tech Refresh: The government agency monitoring what you do online
Which government agency is watching what we do online? The answer will surprise you. Plus, fake crypto apps scamming people out of their cash, Google's latest additions to Maps and more, and an app t…
00:36:45 |
Fri 21 May 2021
Amazon tracks and sells your data: Secrets they don't want you to know
Amazon hosts websites you visit every day, sells billions in products each year, and collects more information about you than you realize. All this success all starts with a huge amount of data colle…
00:39:45 |
Tue 18 May 2021
Tech Refresh: Voice of Alexa, Dogecoin drama, Amazon review scam
Hackers managed to shut down one of the largest gas pipelines in the U.S. What else could they do? Plus, the voice of Alexa revealed, a massive Dogecoin scam operation hits for $5 million, and a hand…
00:39:02 |
Fri 14 May 2021
Too many photos? Insider tricks to organizing, sorting and storing for the long-term
Do you have more photos than you know what to do with? Kim, Allie and Ben dive into the best ways to get rid of all the junk and duplicates — like memes and screenshots — hiding the important picture…
00:39:05 |
Tue 11 May 2021
Tech Refresh: Craziest cryptocurrencies, Apple's 'Epic' trial, IP address scam
Apple is in an 'Epic' court battle that could change the way we pay for apps. You've heard of Bitcoin, but what about some of the other cryptocurrencies that make up this $2 trillion industry? Then B…
00:30:20 |
Fri 07 May 2021
How you can fight back against cybercrime
Most countries have a cybercrime unit. Many also have hacking units, elite gangs of cyber soldiers who launch long-term attacks on rival nations. Their goal: to steal state secrets or even wreak havo…
00:39:53 |
Tue 04 May 2021
Tech Refresh: Global chip shortage, hiding files, favorite phones over the year
Kim and the crew break down the latest tech news, including a global chip shortage that's going to make getting your hands on electronics and appliances even more expensive. Plus, a 21-year-old Block…
00:37:08 |
Fri 30 Apr 2021
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