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Rick’s Daily Pick: AstroAI TRMS 6000 Digital Multimeter and Analyzer

Posted on March 2, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this really good, but affordable AstroAI TRMS 6000 Digital Multimeter and Analyzer.

I own (and use) several digital multimeters. This is one of my favorites for taking fast and accurate measurements. I really like the large, easy to see readout. It makes it easy to see the numbers at a quick glance.

Click here to check out this AstroAI TRMS 6000 Digital Multimeter and Analyzer at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Peek-A-Boo Moose”

Posted on March 2, 2026

Today’s POTD features features a young bull moose peeking out from behind a tree in rural Maine. 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 – March 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026

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March’s winner will receive a fantastic Samsung 27” Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor.

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

Good luck!

Q&A: Do they make external enclosures that work with older hard drives?

Posted on March 2, 2026

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Question from Alvin: My mom’s (really) old desktop computer won’t come on so she bought herself a new laptop to replace it.

Now she wants me to get the files off her old hard drive for her, but I don’t have a desktop PC to install it in.

I read your post about converting a spare internal hard drive into an external USB hard drive, and it’s very informative.

I’m hoping you can help me choose the right kind of external drive enclosure? [Read more…]

Digital-First B2B: Strategies to turn technology into revenue

Posted on March 2, 2026

Let’s face it. B2B buyers don’t wait for sales calls the way they used to. They research. They compare. They scroll through LinkedIn feeds between meetings. By the time they speak to someone from your team, they already have opinions.

So where does that leave your business?

If your systems don’t support fast responses, if your content doesn’t show up where buyers spend time, and if your data sits in silos, you lose opportunities before you even know they existed. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can lightning damage something that’s turned off?

Posted on March 1, 2026

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Question from Karen: I have a question about surge protection after reading this article of yours.

If there’s a lightning strike and your TV and computer gear are not on at the time, will the strike still damage the equipment?

I have heard that you should unplug your electronic things during an electrical storm but I’ve also heard that if something is turned off lightning won’t hurt it even if it’s plugged in. [Read more…]