March 6, 2012

Get away from it all and Relax & Restore!

Ready for a break? I've got the trip for you! Win the grand prize in my Relax & Restore contest and experience an incredible 7-night Caribbean Cruise with an ocean view cabin on the beautiful Carnival Liberty with airfare and entertainment included!

I'm also giving away weekly prizes of a one-year Carbonite Home Subscription to back up and restore your computer files. You'll truly be able to relax and restore knowing your computer data, photos and memories are backed up safely and securely and within reach with Carbonite Online Backup. Enter Daily. >>

Hacker vs. hacker

According to security firm Symantec, a group of anonymous hackers tricked supporters of the Anonymous hacking group into downloading a program infected with the Zeus banking Trojan. You can never be too careful when downloading programs online. Protect your computer with free security software from my Security Center. >>

"Am I pretty?" fad grows

Parents and psychologists are worried about a new trend of tweens and teens, mainly girls, posting videos on YouTube asking, "Am I pretty?" These videos open the posters to ridicule, bullying and disturbing comments. The Internet isn't always the best place for children. Here are some ideas to teach your kids to use tech wisely. >>

25 billion Apple apps downloaded

Apple's App Store has broken the 25-billion download mark. Chunli Fu in Qingdao, China, downloaded Disney's "Where's My Water?" and won a $10,000 iTunes gift certificate. Need some apps for your gadget? Visit my App Center for the best apps around. >>

Yahoo! could lay off thousands

Yahoo! will shortly undergo a massive restructuring that could lead to the layoffs of thousands of employees. Currently, the tech giant employs more than 14,000. Looking for a new job? Here are a number of online sites and resources that can help. >>

Lady Gaga hits 20 million Twitter followers

Singer Lady Gaga has broken the Twitter follower record, with 20 million followers. Next, she plans to launch her own social networking site called Little Monsters. Want to keep up with all the latest happenings at the Kim Komando Show? Be sure to follow me on Twitter. >>

The ultimate computer chair

Your current computer desk and chair not cutting it? The Emperor 200 workstation is the solution. It looks like a science fiction movie prop with three LCD monitors, touch screen control center, air filtering, light therapy -and that's just the beginning. At only $45,000, it's a steal! Need to spend your money on more important things? Here are five places where you can find a new computer desk or chair for free. >>

The invisible car

An invisible car sounds like a bad idea. This one, though, is a marketing stunt for Mercedes' newest fuel cell car. You have to admit that for an invisible car, it draws quite a bit of attention. Watch it in action at TVKim.com. >>

Incredible pop-up robot

Making small robots isn't simple, but this innovative manufacturing method from Harvard easily creates robots the size of a penny. The best part is they start flat and pop up! Don't miss this exciting advance in miniature robotics. >>

Texting while you walk is a recipe for stumbling or bumping into things. This app makes texting while walking safer.
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You probably have dozens of online accounts that you don't use anymore. Here's a site that helps you delete old accounts.
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The fantasy of a paperless office may never come true. Make sure you can transfer your paper documents to your computer and edit them, too.
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Rehearsing music is important for any group. How can you do it when your group members live in different places? I tell you how.
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Can the police search your cellphone without a warrant? Tune in to learn why the answer to this question just changed and what it means for you.
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Encryption is a vital part of computer security, especially for Internet communication. But how does it work? This great video offers a simple explanation.
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