Kim Komando

© Ifeelstock | Dreamstime.com This past week, someone called me a “f***ing MAGA c***” in the comments for my newsletter, The Current. That reader didn’t leave a name (surprise) and clearly didn’t appreciate what I said about Stargate: “[The] announcement by President Trump, along with the biggest tech CEOs, is the most consequential technical project of the century.”

Digital junk piles up faster than clutter in real life. There are files you don’t need, all those random screenshots, apps you downloaded and used ones, and blurry photos clogging up your camera roll.

It's a Tiktok Account with 2.9 million followers that ranks sticks found in nature, from wizard staffs to twisted pieces of wood.

Here's how to add an extra 'air' of in-flight security

The chances of your Instagram, X, Facebook, Amazon, Threads, Rumble, Twitch or other accounts getting taken over by spammy bots and data-stealing thieves have never been higher.

Asking price for Tom Brady’s mansion, complete with a basement bunker.

He made a dumb mistake: A 26-year-old man with thinning hair found a drug called Finasteride in an online pharmacy and bought some without visiting his doctor first. Now, he’s dealing with sexual dysfunction and massive depression symptoms, even after quitting the meds. Get all prescription meds from your doctor.

A grave situation: People are turning to grief apps like Untangle to cope with the loss of loved ones. These apps let you connect with other mourners, share stories and get advice from AI chatbots. But what about data collection? Many of the apps’ developers sell your info to third parties, who could exploit your mental state.

All aboard: The rail system in Japan is amazing. Now, passengers can use facial recognition to pay for tickets. Here’s how it works: Book a seat online and register an image of your face. When you get to the gate, a tablet scans your face and prints out a seat number — no waiting. Don’t be surprised if this tech makes its way to the U.S. for airline tickets.

While you’re at it: Lock down your device security. If you’re still browsing, shopping and working online without antivirus software, you’re making a mistake. My trusted pick is $19 for the first year.