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Rick’s Daily Pick: Goldenmate 1000VA/600W Sinewave UPS System w/ LiFePO4 Battery & Surge Protection

Posted on May 31, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Goldenmate 1000VA/600W Sinewave UPS System w/ LiFePO4 Battery & Surge Protection.

Unlike most regular battery backup devices, this true sinewave UPS comes with an advanced LifePo4 battery and built-in surge protection. It will keep your essential gear running longer while also protecting it against strong power surges.

Click here to check out the Goldenmate 1000VA/600W Sinewave UPS System w/ LiFePO4 Battery & Surge Protection at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Haystack Rock”

Posted on May 31, 2026

Today’s POTD features scenic Haystack Rock, one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in all of Oregon. 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 – May 2026

Posted on April 30, 2026

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Mays winner will receive a fantastic Blackview 14″ Laptop Screen Extender.

This is an easy and very affordable way to add not just one, but two extra screens to your laptop (for three screens total).

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 May 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Review: Klein Tools ET310 AC Circuit Breaker Finder

Posted on May 31, 2026

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If you have ever needed to find the circuit breaker that controls a certain electrical outlet you know how difficult the task of finding the right breaker can be.

It usually involves plugging a lamp into the outlet and then switching off all the breakers, one by one, until the lamp goes out.

If you don’t have a partner watching the lamp, that means you have to switch off each breaker and then make a trip to the outlet to check the status of the lamp. If the lamp is still on, you still haven’t found the right breaker.

What’s worse, after you have finally found the right breaker you discover that you have flashing clocks and powered-off appliances all over the house. [Read more…]

Q&A: Where can I get a really old roll of 110 film developed?

Posted on May 30, 2026

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Question from Toniah: My mom recently passed away and we had to clean out her house so it could be listed for sale.

While going through one of her closets I found an old Kodak 110 camera with a half-used roll of film in it.

Are there any places that still process 110 film? [Read more…]

4 tips for protecting your computer from lightning strikes

Posted on May 29, 2026

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Well, summer is officially here, and that means the long, hot days to come will be spawning plenty of electrical storms.

There’s really nothing you can do to keep the coming storms at bay, but there are several things you can do that would greatly reduce the risk of a lightning strike damaging your expensive computer equipment.

Here are a few tips for protecting your computer from lightning strikes: [Read more…]