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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Ring Battery Doorbell w/ Head-to-Toe Video.
I’m sure you’ve seen the videos of folks getting caught doing all kinds of mischief thanks to Ring Doorbell cameras.
Well, you can protect your own family and property by installing one of your own. They truly are amazing.
Click here to check out the Ring Battery Doorbell w/ Head-to-Toe Video at Amazon.
Today’s POTD features a close-up portrait of America’s beloved national bird – a beautiful bald eagle. Like the other eagles at Dollywood, this one was was taken in due to an injury and rehabilitated, but for whatever reason it can’t be released back into the wild. I hope you like the photo.
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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October’s winner will receive a fantastic Lenovo Idea Tab 11″ Tablet with Pen.
This premium Android tablet can do most anything you need a tablet to do (and you’ll love the large 11 inch screen).
All subscribers to the Standard edition of my Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter have an equal chance to win.
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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.
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If you’ve been using Facebook for longer than it takes paint to dry you probably see a bunch of spams, scams and hoaxes hit your Newsfeed on a regular basis.
Some of the malicious posts making the rounds are cleverly written and well-presented, making it difficult for the average person to recognize them as being fraudulent.
However, the vast majority of fraudulent posts can be identified as such with just a quick glance once you know what to look for. [Read more…]
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Question from Jimmy: A few months ago I bought a new laptop that came with McAfee Antivirus pre-installed on it.
I thought it was the real McAfee program but apparently it was just a trial version because this morning I got a notice saying the trial subscription had expired.
I tried to uninstall it so I could install Malwarebytes Premium but I can’t get it to uninstall. It gives me an error every time I try to remove it.
My question is would it be safe for me to keep using the McAfee program that’s installed on my laptop even though it’s expired? [Read more…]
Introduction: Why AI Tools Matter Now More Than EverArtificial intelligence (AI) is no longer confined to research labs or futuristic sci-fi. In 2025, AI has become an everyday companion for millions of computer users. From optimizing productivity to boosting cybersecurity, AI-powered tools are quietly shaping how we work, study, and stay safe online.
According to a Gartner 2024 report, over 65% of personal computer users now rely on at least one AI-based application weekly. This surge reflects how seamlessly AI has integrated into daily digital life.
This article highlights the most useful AI tools that every computer user should consider in 2025—covering productivity, creativity, security, and even learning.
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