Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Monai AI-Powered Baby Monitor w/ Wake & Cry Alerts / Potential Risks Alert

Posted on February 25, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Monai AI-Powered Baby Monitor w/ Wake & Cry Alerts / Potential Risks Alert.

This little gem will let you keep a close eye on your baby while it’s sleeping in another room. It will even alert you via your phone if your baby’s face ends up getting covered. And of course it will let you know when he/she wakes up or starts crying.

Click here to check out the Monai AI-Powered Baby Monitor w/ Wake & Cry Alerts / Potential Risks Alert at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Synchronized Swimming”

Posted on February 25, 2026

Today’s POTD features a pair of pelicans showing off a bit of synchronicity. 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 – February 2026

Posted on January 31, 2026

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February’s winner will receive a fantastic SimpliSafe 10 Piece Wireless Home Security System w/ Outdoor Camera.

Every home needs a high quality security system. This is one of the very best and it’s easy to install.

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 February 28 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Q&A: Should I choose Credit or Debit when using my debit card?

Posted on February 24, 2026

Question from Felicia: I use my debit card to pay for almost everything, and I have a question about it.

When I pay for something with my debit card the card reader usually gives me a choice between “Credit” and “Debit”.

I usually choose debit because it’s a debit card, not a credit card.

My question is which should I choose? [Read more…]