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Kim Komando Today

CDC tracking, QR code thieves, Zelle scam

Kim Komando Today

WestStar Multimedia Entertainment, Inc

News, Tech News, Technology

4.8770 Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2022

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

The CDC has your cell phone records. Plus, you need to watch out for a new online payment scam. Speaking of scams, be careful when you scan QR codes — here's why. In this episode, you'll also learn how to share a YouTube video at a precise starting point, how to quickly delete accounts you no longer use and how to find your parked car using Google Maps.

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0:00.0

Hey, it's Kim Commando today, your daily podcast to keep you up to date with all things digital and beyond.

0:08.1

And I'd love to have you be a part of our podcast. You can make an appointment to speak with me.

0:13.2

Just head over to commando.com. And on the top right, there's a button that says email Kim, fill that out.

0:17.5

And that's it.

0:22.3

Get ready for the big one.

0:23.9

I'm talking about Windows 11.

0:27.8

They're set to release this huge update with major changes to the OS.

0:33.9

We're talking about new start menu folders, drag and drop new features on the task bar, and lots of new gestures.

0:36.0

Now, here's the deal about Windows 11.

0:37.5

I thought this was so fascinating.

0:43.1

It's been out for about a year. But as of May of 2022, there's this company called Stott Counter, and they did the research. And what they found is that no one's really running out

0:48.8

to go get Windows 11. More people are using Windows 7 and Windows 10 right now, which reminds me I was watching an

0:55.6

interview, I think it was on NBC with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the reporter noticed that he was

0:59.7

carrying a laptop. So the reporter asked Arnold if he had upgraded to Windows 11. He shook his head and

1:04.9

he said, oh, I still love vista, baby. Get it? All right, I'm sorry. Yes, on that happy note, welcome once again

1:13.0

to Kim Commando today because Tech Never Stops. We've expanded my successful weekend show about

1:17.6

all things digital two weekdays. So you can get Kim Commando today as a podcast Monday through Friday,

1:22.3

wherever we get your podcast. Just search for Commando with the letter K. And I know you can Google

1:27.3

anything, but you can't

1:28.4

Google my trusted advice. You have to actually pick up the phone and call me on our T-Mobile

1:32.8

Unlimited Listener Line at 1-8-8-2-5-2-54 And let's get started with five things that you need to know about tech.

1:46.6

It's happening right now.

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