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Rick’s Daily Pick: Novsight 6250 Amp Jump Starter w/ Air Compressor

Posted on February 26, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Novsight 6250 Amp Jump Starter w/ Air Compressor.

Don’t get stuck at home with a dead battery.

This little gem will jump start your car multiple times on a single charge. It will also inflate your tires when you need to top off the air in them.

Every vehicle needs one of these tucked away in the trunk.

Click here to check out the Novsight 6250 Amp Jump Starter w/ Air Compressor at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Hamburg at Dusk”

Posted on February 26, 2026

Today’s POTD features a very colorful evening view of Hamburg, Germany. 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!

How to take the best screenshot from a YouTube video

Posted on February 26, 2026

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If you’ve ever tried to capture a screenshot from a YouTube video you know how difficult it can be to find just the right frame to capture.

Unless your timing with the “Pause” button is absolutely perfect it can take quite a while to find a frame that will look great as a screenshot.

Well, I’m about to give you a little tip that will make finding just the right frame almost as easy as finding a grain of sand on a beach.

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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…]