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Rick’s Daily Pick: Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Verizon 5G 11” 64GB Android Tablet

Posted on June 25, 2025

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Verizon 5G 11” 64GB Android Tablet.

Looking for a really good, but affordable Android tablet with a decent sized screen that you can use virtually anywhere?

This little gem will have you online anywhere there’s a useable Verizon cellular signal (or WiFi of course).

Note: A Verizon cellular contract is required for cellular connectivity.

Click here to check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Verizon 5G 11” 64GB Android Tablet at Amazon.

Picture of the Day: “Framed…”

Posted on June 25, 2025

Today’s POTD features a nicely “framed” sunset over the stark landscape of Australia’s Nambung National Park. I hope you like it.

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Monthly Tech Giveaway – June 2025

Posted on May 31, 2025

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June’s winner will receive this fantastic Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IAU7 15.6″ Laptop.

This machine is quite inexpensive, but it’s perfect for anyone who needs a dependable laptop for Internet use.

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

Good luck!

Q&A: Will a regular 2-button mouse work with a Mac?

Posted on June 25, 2025

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Question from Tammy: I’ve used nothing but Windows laptops all my life but I decided to try a MacBook Air this time around.

I think I’m going to like the laptop ok but I hate the Apple Magic Mouse that I bought to go with it. I just can’t seem to get used to it. I guess I’m weird but it just doesn’t feel right in my hand.

My question is can I use a regular 2-button mouse like the ones you use with a Windows computer with it?

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How a bad credit score can ruin your life

Posted on June 25, 2025

Most people do not think much about their credit score until it becomes a problem. Maybe you applied for a loan and got denied. Maybe you finally took a look at your credit report and saw that your score is a lot lower than you expected.

Whatever the trigger, finding out you have bad credit can feel like a punch to the gut. What many people do not realize is just how far the effects of a bad credit score can reach into your life. [Read more…]