Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Auoace No Stud TV Wall Mount

Posted on November 8, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Auoace No Stud TV Wall Mount.

Have you ever tried attaching a TV mounting bracket to a wall only to find there were no studs in the places where you needed them to be? And don’t get me started on the difficulty of using drywall anchors!

Or perhaps you moved a TV to a different place and were left with unsightly anchors and/or holes in your wall?

Well, this gem solves both of those problems. You can mount any VESA 12-55 inch TV (up to 99 lbs) without drilling any holes in your wall or needing to locate any studs. And if you ever decide to move the TV you won’t be left with any ugly large holes, anchors or screws. This is hands-down the best way to install a TV on your wall.

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

Picture of the Day: “Seriously Fine Icelandic Equines”

Posted on November 8, 2026

Today’s POTD features a a peek at a small herd of Iceland’s iconic Icelandic horses. I hope you like it.

Are you interested in trying your hand at landscape photography? Well, this is a great camera to get hit the ground running with! (#ad)

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Monthly Tech Giveaway – November 2026

Posted on October 31, 2026

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November’s winner will receive a fantastic SentrySafe Fireproof and Waterproof Large Safe with Digital Keypad.

Your computer backup drive(s), your important documents, your expensive jewelry and your other valuables are worth protecting. This is an excellent way to do it.

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

Good luck!

Scam alert: Beware the dangerous ‘Hacked Account’ email scam

Posted on November 8, 2026

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Well, it’s another day, and that means yet another dangerous scam from times past is making the rounds yet again.

This scam is called the “This Account Has Been Hacked” scam, and it’s back to spreading like crazy via regular email.

Although there are very slight variations in the wording and the types of claims being made in the emails, the scam typically works like this: [Read more…]

3 ways to shop online without using a credit or debit card

Posted on November 6, 2026

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I’m often asked if it’s possible to shop online without having to use a credit or debit card. Perhaps surprisingly, the answer is yes. In fact, there are at three easy ways to do it.

While it’s true that most internet retailers are set up to accept credit and debit cards by default, but there are indeed other ways to pay that don’t require you to give the retailer your card info: [Read more…]