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Rick’s Daily Pick: Gtplayer 73″ L Shaped Gaming / Computer Desk with Power Outlets & LED Lights

Posted on February 11, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Gtplayer 73″ L Shaped Gaming / Computer Desk with Power Outlets & LED Lights.

This desk is the perfect size and layout for most any room. It’s plenty spacious for the things that need to go on it, yet it’s unobtrusive in a small room. The bonus power outlets and LED lights are a real plus.

Click here to check out the Gtplayer 73″ L Shaped Gaming / Computer Desk with Power Outlets & LED Lights at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Reflecting the Matterhorn”

Posted on February 11, 2026

Today’s POTD features the iconic Matterhorn reflecting off the waters of the Swiss lake Riffelsee. 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!

Q&A: How do I choose where an embedded YouTube video starts playing?

Posted on February 11, 2026

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Question from Brandie: I recently started embedding YouTube videos in some of my blog posts and I have a question about it.

Sometimes I want a video to start playing at a specific place instead of at the beginning. I know you can do this because I’ve seen it.

How do I choose where the video starts playing? [Read more…]

What I Wish I Knew Before Soundproofing My Apartment | Tips & Mistakes

Posted on February 11, 2026

I used to love my apartment. Great location, reasonable rent, solid layout. Then my upstairs neighbor got a subwoofer. And a girlfriend who apparently wore heels indoors at midnight. Within two weeks, I was sleeping with earplugs and losing my mind. So I did what any desperate person does. I went straight to Amazon and started throwing money at the problem.

My first purchase was a 12-pack of those egg-crate foam panels. You know the ones. They come in black or charcoal gray, cost about $25, and promise “professional studio quality.” I stuck them on my bedroom wall with command strips, stood back, and waited for silence. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I make my Desktop icons bigger?

Posted on February 10, 2026

Question from Andreas: Hello, Rick. I hope you can help me.

I recently replaced my ancient Windows 10 computer with a new Dell with Windows 11 on it. It came with a 24 inch flat panel monitor and I love the enhanced sharpness and clarity.

The problem is I’m used to using an older monitor that had large icons (I know, I’m WAY behind the times) and at 72 years of age my eyes aren’t what they once were.

Thanks to one of your tips I found out how to increase the font size in Google Chrome which was a tremendous help, but I really need to know how to make the Desktop icons bigger. Windows 11 is an enigma.

Can you help me with this? [Read more…]