Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: 150EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope for Adults

Posted on April 8, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic 150EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope for Adults.

Has the Artemis II mission to the moon given you a newfound interest in astronomy?

If so, this will bring the moon and many other heavenly bodies into much clearer view. You can even view the images on your smartphone screen and snap celestial photos with your phone.

Click here to check out the 150EQ Newtonian Reflector Telescope for Adults at Amazon.

Did you miss (or want to revisit) one of my earlier picks? You might find it right here.

Picture of the Day: “Earthset”

Posted on April 8, 2026

Today’s POTD shows pretty much what you would see if you were standing on the moon and looking back at Earth as it was dipping below the lunar horizon. This was taken by NASA’s Artemis II crew as the spacecraft was making its way around the back side of the moon. I hope you like it.

Have lots of treasured photos of your own that you’d love to display in your home but you have limited wall space? A digital picture frame (#ad) is an excellent solution. Check them out!

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Monthly Tech Giveaway – April 2026

Posted on March 31, 2026

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April’s winner will receive a fantastic APC UPS Back-UPS Pro 1500VA UPS.

Whether you’re a gamer looking to up your gaming experience or a regular user who is just looking for a great monitor to replace the one you have now, this is a fantastic option.

All subscribers to the Standard edition of my Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter have an equal chance to win.

Premium subscribers have two chances to win (their email addresses are added to the “pot” twice).

Not a subscriber? Just enter your email address in the sign-up form on this page.

Once subscribed you’ll be eligible to win each month’s drawing – starting with this month. Better yet, opt for a Premium subscription for double the chance to win!

The drawing for this month’s prize will be held on April 30 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Q&A: How do I speed up my mouse pointer?

Posted on April 8, 2026

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Question from Rhonda: It seems the mouse speed on my Windows computer needs to be adjusted.

It seems like it’s too slow or something.

I seem to remember long ago someone telling me this could be done. Is this possible?

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Q&A: How do I make Gmail automatically open the next message?

Posted on April 7, 2026

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Question from Manuel: First of all, I really like your newsletter, Rick. I’ve learned a lot from you.

I have a question that I haven’t seen you address before.

When I delete a message in Gmail it automatically takes me back to the Inbox. How do I make it automatically open the next message instead? [Read more…]

Simple tricks to organize your Inbox in minutes

Posted on April 7, 2026

Introduction: Why Inbox Clutter Is More Than an Annoyance

Email overload is one of the most common productivity killers in modern work and personal life. The average office worker receives over 120 emails per day, according to recent workplace studies, and many users never fully catch up. The result is not just inconvenience—it’s cognitive overload, missed opportunities, and unnecessary stress.

A disorganized inbox forces you to constantly scan, re-read, and mentally track messages. This drains focus and reduces efficiency. The good news is that you don’t need complex systems or expensive tools to fix this. With a few simple, proven techniques, you can organize your inbox in minutes and maintain it with minimal effort.

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