Komando.com • 16th September 2022

Apple’s Find My feature helped track down a stolen car with a baby inside

People use technology to find missing objects, alert emergency services or save someone’s life. One example is an Apple Watch that detected a tumor in a 67-year-old woman from Maine.

In another, the iPhone’s emergency SOS function helped a snowboarder contact emergency services after falling into a hidden crevasse at around 10,000 feet above sea level. But probably the most significant boon to Apple’s location-tracking technology is saving a baby’s life.

Read on for an amazing tale of how Appl

Komando.com • 28th September 2022

Tired of lousy Google Search results? Try this simple Reddit trick

You probably know how frustrating search engines can be. They often deliver vague answers, especially if you have a specific question. Your result might vary depending on your search engine, but most use Google.

Some tricks can deliver more informative answers, but that usually involves well-known shortcuts or knowing how Google’s Search algorithm works. However, there is a lesser-known way to deliver the goods nearly every time.

Read on to learn how to make your Google search results more inf

Komando.com • 28th September 2022

Why some Uber drivers worry they're being used as drug mules

Getting around town can be tricky at the best of times. Luckily, a few services are happy to ferry you to your destination. Depending on where you live, Uber might be the undisputed champion.

The company has been so successful that it launched a private delivery service two years ago. Instead of transporting people, Uber Connect offers same-day door-to-door deliveries, just like a regular courier company.

There are strict rules on what you can and can’t ship with the service, but is everyone f

Komando.com • 26th September 2022

Capital One agrees to $190M settlement for data breach - Are you eligible?

Shivers probably run down your spine when you hear that your bank has been the victim of a data breach. It could put your finances at risk. That happened to Capital One in 2019, when a hacker managed to breach its systems. Tap or click here for a recent data breach that exposed 1.5 million Social Security numbers.

Affecting about 98 million Capital One customers, the attack exposed personal information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, and self-reported income. In addition, the hac

Komando.com • 23rd May 2022

Even if your iPhone dies, it can still do these 3 things

Your mobile phone is a lifeline to many daily activities. It is often the first thing we reach for in the mornings to check social media or pour over the latest news with a cup of coffee. It also keeps us in touch with family and friends.

So, when you forget to charge it overnight, and it dies unceremoniously at lunchtime, you might feel lost or incomplete. Luckily, it doesn’t mean that all the functions are dead. There are a couple of handy features on your iPhone that still work.

Read on to

Chicago Tribune • 20th December 2021

Evolution of Windows PCs

Just as the office setting has changed over the decades, so too has the Windows operating system and the computers it was developed for. It has, in fact, taken Microsoft 31 years to arrive at the current version — which is used by more than 1 billion PCs around the world.

Komando • 19th December 2021

Ho ho ho! How to get Alexa to respond to 'Santa Claus' instead

The North Pole is a long way to go if children want to have a word with Santa Claus. The next best option is to write him a letter. But with almost 7 million letters sent every year, it might take a while to read them all.

Amazon has enabled its Alexa assistant to lend a hand to bring the Christmas spirit and Santa a little closer to home this year.

Komando • 18th December 2021

Looking for an e-bike or scooter? The BBB says avoid this company

A few years ago, scooters seemed to be everywhere. You couldn’t walk down the sidewalk without seeing a kid whizzing by. Since then, they have fallen out of favor, with many turning their attention to e-bikes.

Komando • 14th December 2021

DirecTV prices are going up - Here's your new monthly payment

The saying goes there are two things certain in life: death and taxes. But there is another certainty that we can’t get away from — streaming service price increases.

No matter the service or platform that you use, there will always be a price increase at some point.

Komando • 13th December 2021

Your Android might be blocked from calling 911 if you have this app

Having a mobile phone always with you is great when you need constant contact with friends and family. Even if they are halfway across the country, it is incredibly easy to message or make a call.

But what happens in an emergency? Android and iOS devices have Emergency SOS functions. It is activated by pressing the side button rapidly five times.

Komando • 13th December 2021

Apple will notify kids (but not their parents) if they receive nude photos

Some tech companies take a hard stance on protecting children from online dangers. But for the most part, it’s up to parents to protect their kids.

Apple’s iOS 15.2 is almost ready for full release. It adds a handful of functions, but one, in particular, has garnered equal praise and dissatisfaction.

Komando • 11th December 2021

How to make sure you don't accidentally call 911

You would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t dialed the wrong number by accident. That awkward moment when you realize you called someone by mistake can be mortifying.

Even worse is if you call 911 by accident. Referred to as a butt-dial or pocket-calling, it happens when your mobile device becomes unlocked in your pocket.

Komando • 10th December 2021

Amazon's Together service helps keep track of elderly loved ones

If you have been looking for an effective way to keep tabs on family or loved ones without being intrusive, Amazon might have a solution for you. First announced earlier this year, Alexa Together allows you to lend a hand even from far away.

With the pandemic still raging, it can often be difficult to check up on the elderly.

Komando • 7th December 2021

Android just got an update that makes it easier to chat with iPhone users

The two dominant mobile phone operating systems have such large user bases it is almost impossible not to communicate with someone on a competing platform. But that can create problems, as Android and iOS are less compatible than you might think.
The eccentric differences in how each operating system interprets actions were recently highlighted.

Komando • 1st December 2021

Need to liven up those Google Docs? How to find and use free templates

Creating an impressive online document isn’t just about the content. How it’s presented matters, too. Strong visual elements will garner undivided attention and make your presentation memorable – which is exactly what you want.

But not everybody has a creative eye when it comes to images, layouts and fonts.

Komando • 21st November 2021

If you use an older phone, there's a good chance it won't work anymore starting in January

Older tech isn’t always a bad thing, as some of the most robust gadgets from several years ago aren’t plagued with modern-day issues. Remember that classic Nokia cellphone? It’s back and better than ever.

Komando • 15th November 2021

Millions of at-home COVID tests recalled - Did you take one?

The COVID pandemic has been raging for more than a year and a half now. What are your chances of getting COVID?

The good news is there have been developments to help, like at-home testing kits, so you can easily find out if you’re infected. But can these tests be trusted? At-home tests don’t seem to be as reliable as expected.

Komando • 14th November 2021

Twitter wants to charge you $3 a month - Here's what you get

Say what you want to about Twitter, but it has grown exponentially over the last few years. By the end of last year, it had around 353 million active users and is projected to have just over 400 million by the end of 2021.

Komando • 13th November 2021

Have this phone? Running the battery to zero could disable critical feature

Mobile phones are our lifeline to the outside world and loved ones. With many things dependent on them, most of us can’t afford the struggles when the battery dies. But when it does happen, a quick recharge will have you texting in no time.

If you own one of these mobile phones, though, you might not be so lucky.

Chicago Tribune • 28th June 2021

Is the Tile tracker the ultimate travel accessory?

While Tile products have the same basic features, there are some noticeable differences between the four devices available. The Tile Sticker, for example, has the same tracking abilities as the Tile Pro, but is much smaller and only works in half the range.

Everybody places huge value on their luggage when they travel.

Komando • 9th February 2021

Android Auto: 4 of our favorite new tricks

Google and Apple are famously in a perpetual struggle to make the best products and services the quickest. To compete with Apple’s CarPlay, Google rolled out its own version with Android Auto. Like CarPlay, Android Auto is the application you use to connect your Android phone to your car.