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Rick’s Daily Pick: Konpayde 180000RPM Cordless Rechargeable Compressed Air Duster

Posted on July 6, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Konpayde 180000RPM Cordless Rechargeable Compressed Air Duster.

Yes, it’s important to keep your computer keyboard and other electronics gadgets free of dust, lint and crumbs, but cans of compressed air get really expensive over time.

This little gem will help keep your expensive gear clean for years and all it’ll cost is the few cents worth of electricity it takes to recharge the battery.

Click here to check out the Konpayde 180000RPM Cordless Rechargeable Compressed Air Duster at Amazon.

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

Monthly Tech Giveaway – July 2026

Posted on June 30, 2026

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July’s winner will receive a fantastic Euhomy 59QT 12 Volt Refrigerator/Cooler/Freezer.

This portable refrigerator/cooler/freezer will run off your vehicle’s cigarette lighter port. No more buying ice that’s just going to melt overnight!

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 July 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Did you know you can sell your unwanted gift cards for cash?

Posted on June 19, 2026

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As I’ve mentioned before, gift cards make great gifts because they make it easy to ensure that your gift of “cash” will be spent on something the recipient really wants.

That being said, there are times when we receive gift cards for establishments that we never visit.

After all, some folks tend to give gift cards only for the places they like to shop at themselves. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware the ‘You’ll get a second one free scam’

Posted on June 13, 2026

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I’m sure you’ve seen those commercials on TV where an overly excited (and extremely well paid) pitchman extols the virtues of a great new widget.

You know, the one that’s guaranteed to make your life better “or we’ll give you your money back!“?

Whether it’s the awesome “liquid rubber in a can”, the amazing “twist-o-matic kitchen utensil” or some other “this widget will so change your life” thingy, the pitches are usually pretty much the same: [Read more…]

Simple tips and tricks for passing most any written test

Posted on June 11, 2026

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Back in my school days I usually did quite well at taking tests. I guess I was blessed with that gift.

Some people are just better at taking tests than others, and it really has little, if anything, to do with intelligence (or even preparation).

I remember several major tests and exams on which I ended up receiving higher scores than friends who I thought to be a lot “smarter” and better prepared than I was.

All of the above being said, the results of a research study headed by a Mr. William Poundstone indicates that there are tricks (statistical and otherwise) that can help anyone do better on most any test. [Read more…]