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Rick’s Daily Pick: APC BE600M1 600VA/330W UPS/Battery Backup w/ Surge Protection

Posted on June 6, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy APC BE600M1 600VA/330W UPS/Battery Backup w/ Surge Protection.

Storm season is here. Are you prepared for the inevitable power outages that are sure to come?

This little gem will help protect your computer and other essential electronic items from power surges. It will also keep your PC powered up long enough to save your work and shut the machine down as you normally do.

Click here to check out the APC BE600M1 600VA/330W UPS/Battery Backup w/ Surge Protection at Amazon.

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

Warning: More Macs are now getting infected with malware

Posted on June 4, 2026

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For years, Mac owners were led to believe that their computers were immune from malware infections.

In fact, if you asked them for an opinion on the best antivirus protection, chances are the response would be “Buy a Mac”.

But truth be told, Macs were never “immune” from catching malware at all. [Read more…]

How to make sure your Amazon purchases are (almost) always awesome

Posted on June 1, 2026

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If you do a lot of shopping online, you no doubt order a “dud” every now and then.

After all, marketers literally make their livings designing websites, ads and product descriptions that make every item they sell appear to be the best product ever built.

Well, if you shop on Amazon, there’s a very easy way to ensure that virtually all of your purchases are great ones…

The secret to this magic is always checking the Amazon Best Sellers lists. [Read more…]

Monthly Tech Giveaway – June 2026

Posted on May 31, 2026

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June’s winner will receive a fantastic Goldenmate 1000VA/600W Sinewave UPS System w/ LiFePO4 Battery & Surge Protection.

Unlike most regular battery backup devices, this true sinewave UPS comes with an advanced LifePo4 battery and built-in surge protection. It will keep your essential gear running longer while also protecting it against strong power surges.

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 June 30 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

How to get photos of minors removed from Google’s search results

Posted on May 21, 2026

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As you probably know, Google search results often include photos of people who are relevant to the search query in some way, and that does include minors.

If you’re the parent or legal guardian of a minor (below the age of 18) whose photo(s) are included in Google searches you can request that Google remove those photos.

Minors themselves can also request the removal of their photos if they’d prefer not have an adult involved in the process. [Read more…]