Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Frameo 10.1″ Wood WiFi Digital Picture Frame w/ 32GB Memory

Posted on March 18, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic, but very affordable Frameo 10.1″ Wood WiFi Digital Picture Frame w/ 32GB Memory.

Digital picture frames are awesome because they let you display thousands of precious photos in a never-ending slideshow.

If you’re looking for a really good one but you don’t want to pay a small fortune for it, this is an excellent choice.

Click here to check out the Frameo 10.1″ Wood WiFi Digital Picture Frame w/ 32GB Memory at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Red Barn”

Posted on March 18, 2026

Today’s POTD features a red barn found while passing by a farm in rural Bland County, Virginia. 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!

How to quickly find your computer’s warranty status

Posted on March 18, 2026

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Truth be told, modern home computers are generally pretty reliable.

In fact, most of the laptops and desktop computers that are sold today will still be working fine when software advances eventually make their hardware components obsolete.

But that being said, some machines will inevitably end up needing some type of covered repair before the warranty expires.

And guess what? Yours could well be one of them.

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Best TikTok growth platforms for new creators

Posted on March 18, 2026

New creators on TikTok usually reach the same point after the first stretch of posting. They want help growing, but the market is crowded with platforms that promise very different things

Some services lean on managed audience growth over time, while others sell quicker follower or engagement boosts. That difference matters because a beginner choosing a platform is really choosing a growth model, a price range, and a type of result.

This comparison focuses on three platforms that fit new creators particularly well for different reasons: HighSocial, Social Growth Service, and Growthoid. Each one has a recognizable angle, and each one asks a creator to make a slightly different tradeoff between structure, cost visibility, and the likely quality of support.

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