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Rick’s Daily Pick: Qinlianf 5 Outlet Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports

Posted on December 13, 2025

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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy Qinlianf 5 Outlet Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports.

This awesome outlet cover converts any standard 120V electrical outlet into a veritable power distribution center. It gives you 5 surge-protected outlets and lets you charge up to four portable devices directly from the outlet cover – all at the same time.

Click here to check out the Qinlianf 5 Outlet Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports at Amazon.

Picture of the Day: “De Oversteek Bridge at Dusk”

Posted on December 13, 2025

Today’s POTD features an evening view of the De Oversteek Bridge and the River Waal in Nijmegen, Netherlands. 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 – December 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025

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December’s winner will receive a fantastic GMKtec Mini Desktop Computer.

It’s amazing how much computing power they’re packing into such tiny packages these days. True tower desktop power in a small case that’s about the size of a brick.

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

Good luck!

Where to find legit coupons for gadgets and electronics

Posted on December 13, 2025

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Finding legit coupons for gadgets and electronics can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. With so many websites and platforms claiming to offer discounts, it’s tough to know which ones are trustworthy.

Regular readers of my blogs and newsletters know that I prefer shopping at Amazon, and sure enough they offer coupons for many of the items sold there. A great place to start is the Amazon coupon page.

Luckily, there are reliable sources out there that can help you save money on your next tech purchase. This guide will walk you through the best places to find those legit coupons, ensuring you get the best deals without the hassle. [Read more…]

Should you optimize the Windows Registry?

Posted on December 13, 2025

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Countless articles have been written over the years on the topic of optimizing PCs that run Microsoft Windows in order to make them run faster.

Many of those articles offer a number of good tips, but they almost always include one that I don’t recommend: Optimizing the Windows Registry.

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Q&A: What does it mean to ‘jailbreak’ an iPhone? (and should I do it?)

Posted on December 12, 2025

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Question from Barbara: Can you explain what it means to “jailbreak” an iPhone in terms a six year old can understand?

I read something about that the other day and it went right over my head.

Is this something that I should do? [Read more…]