Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Arenti Baby Monitor C3 Kit, 3MP WiFi Camera w/ 5″ Wireless Display

Posted on September 2, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Arenti Baby Monitor C3 Kit, 3MP WiFi Camera w/ 5″ Wireless Display.

This will let you keep close a close watch on your baby (or pet) from anywhere inside your home via WiFi.

When you’re away from home and your baby is under the care of a sitter you can check up on things at any time via the handy mobile app.

Either way, it will automatically alert you if your baby cries or moves.

Click here to check out the Arenti Baby Monitor C3 Kit, 3MP WiFi Camera w/ 5″ Wireless Display at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “One Lonely Tree”

Posted on September 2, 2026

Today’s POTD features a leafless tree in stark silhouette against a mid-January sunset sky. 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 – September 2026

Posted on July 31, 2026

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September’s winner will receive a fantastic CyberPower 1500VA/1000W Sinewave UPS Battery Backup / Surge Protector.

This will keep your computer, modem and router online for a full hour after your power goes out, preventing a dangerous instant shutdown that could damage your computer gear and cause you to lose any unsaved data that’s currently in the machine’s RAM.

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

Good luck!

Q&A: What exactly is a GaN charger?

Posted on September 2, 2026

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Question from Darla: I went online to search for a new wall charger for my phone and iPad and I noticed that some of them were labeled as GaN chargers.

I had never seen that before (but it’s been years since I bought a new charger).

What does the GaN mean? [Read more…]