Kim Komando Show Daily News - Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008

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Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008 Your e-mail address will never be sold to anyone, ever. I promise!		Today's top stories... Analysts: TV prices to take a dip Prices for flat-panel TVs are expected to slide this holiday season. Demand is tailing off, creating an oversupply of sets. A 32-inch set could drop to $350. Would you buy at these prices? Hit my Message Board. Will Apple’s growth rate plateau? Last quarter, Apple accounted for about 10 percent of U.S. computer sales. This could change. Apple doesn’t have a low-priced netbook. Need an inexpensive laptop? Check my buying guide. YouTube, PBS roll out voting channel YouTube and PBS want voters to record their experiences on election day. They want videos of the energy and excitement, along with glitches. The best videos will be aired on PBS. Prolonged cell use can cause rash Doctors are warning about rashes caused by cell phones. Many cell phones use nickel on their surfaces. Nickel is a common cause of allergic reactions. Internet crime rising steadily The FBI says computer crime is on the rise. And the crimes are a real threat to national security. Many countries are aggressively trying to penetrate corporate and government networks. Visit the Met, virtually The Metropolitan Opera is making video and audio available online. It will cost $4 or $5 to rent an opera. Some are in high definition. The Met Player will feature operas dating back to 1937. Adobe releases Flash Player 10 Adobe Flash Player 10 fixes the recently exposed clickjacking flaw. Hackers could use it to control your Webcam and microphone. A patch for earlier versions of Flash Player is about a month away. EASE THE FINANCIAL STRAIN We’re all feeling the effects of the financial crisis. I would like to help out my fellow Americans. So this Saturday, Oct. 18, I’m broadcasting a special edition of my show. I'll tell you how to use the Internet and technology to ease financial stress. Some of the highlights include: •Finding legitimate work-at-home opportunities •Turning your castaways into cash •Getting up-to-the minute stock quotes •Selling your photos and crafts online •And so much more! Invite your friends and family to listen with you! Every day, Team Komando produces some of the best content you'll find anywhere on the Internet. Here is a sampling of what's new on our site today! •Today Only: Would you like a quality camcorder that fits right in your pocket? Today only, enter to win Pure Digital's Flip Ultra Camcorder during the Komando.com Giveaway of the Day. This camcorder shoots DVD-quality video and offers advanced editing features. It's valued at $150. • Video of the Day: Some animals have evolved amazing talents. The Lyrebird's song is certainly one of those. You won't believe your ears. • Cool Site of the Day: I bet you like to listen to tunes. So, check AOL's music section. Listen to tunes for nothing. Lyrics are available, too! • Digital Minute, on your radio: Drinking and sending e-mail can get you into a lot of trouble. But now, Google's Gmail may have a solution! • Free Download of the Day: One of my favorite games is Sim City. It puts you in charge of designing and running a city. And it's free! • Tip on the site: You can use some routers to block unapproved sites for your children. And you can restrict the computer to certain hours. There's more below, but first a word from us... Never Oversleep Again! The alarm clock that runs and hides when you don't wake up! Clocky gives you one chance to get up. If you snooze, Clocky will jump off of your nightstand and wheel around your room until you wake. It's kind of like a misbehaving pet, only it will get up at the right time! GET YOURS NOW! Other Items of Interest Snap-Around SLR Tripod Compact Snap-Around Tripod Fourpeaks Hydration Pack Best long-term storage for a video will Nobody likes to think of their demise. But a video will brings a human touch to estate planning. You can say a few final words to loved ones. But, you’d better think about how you’ll store it. My tip will help! Yes, Firefox should be free I get this complaint all the time. Readers get duped into paying a membership fee to download free software. How does this happen? Is it legal? Find the answers on my site. See you tomorrow! Kim :)

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