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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy FosPower Model A1 Emergency Weather Radio / 7400mWh Portable Power Bank.
Would you be able to stay in touch with the outside world if disaster were to strike? With this little gem you can.
Click here to check out the FosPower Model A1 Emergency Weather Radio / 7400mWh Portable Power Bank at Amazon.
Today’s POTD features three friends casting long shadows, courtesy of the setting sun. I hope you like it.
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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!
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Have you ever tried visiting a website and have it refuse to load, yet find out later that your friends could get to it just fine?
That happens more often than you think, and it’s quite frustrating to say the least.
There are several reasons why your browser might not be able to load a given web page, some of which are completely out of your control. Here are some of the most common reasons why a page won’t load: [Read more…]
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If you’ve been reading my tips for a while you know how often I stress the importance of keeping viruses and other forms of malware off of your computers and mobile devices.
Malware is the number one cause of sluggish system performance. Even worse, it can cause you to suffer monetary loss and even identify theft.
But as you might imagine, it’s just as important to keep your devices “clean” in the physical sense – and that includes the inside of a desktop computer or laptop.
Graphic design is not just a pretty picture. It is the language of brands, interfaces, packaging and digital products. And if you have ever caught yourself thinking that you could make a logo better than what you see on the screen, perhaps you are on the road to the world of design. The main thing is to start from the right place.
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