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Rick’s Daily Pick: Baseus Picogo AM52 10,000mAh Magnetic MagSafe Portable Power Bank/Charger

Posted on September 4, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Baseus Picogo AM52 10,000mAh Magnetic MagSafe Portable Power Bank/Charger.

If you own a smartphone you probably know how handy a portable power bank and charger can be. Well this little gem takes convenience to an entirely new level.

It attaches magnetically to the back of your iPhone and wirelessly charges it when needed. There are no cables to connect if your iPhone supports wireless charging. And while your phone is charging wirelessly you can use the included USB cable to charge a second device.

Click here to check out the Baseus Picogo AM52 10,000mAh Magnetic MagSafe Portable Power Bank/Charger at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Snowcapped Tulip”

Posted on September 4, 2026

Today’s POTD features a beautiful yellow tulip blossom that’s “capped” with a bit of snow. 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’s the difference between Bluetooth and WiFi?

Posted on September 4, 2026

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Question from Marvin: After using a flip phone for years, I finally decided it was time to upgrade to a smart phone.

I found a good deal on a new iPhone so I bought one. I like the phone ok, but some things about it are really confusing.

For example, my phone’s user manual says it supports both Bluetooth and WiFi wireless connectivity.

What is Bluetooth and how is it different from WiFi? [Read more…]

How to remove an antivirus app that Windows can’t uninstall

Posted on September 3, 2026

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I receive dozens of tech questions every week, and as you might expect some questions get asked over and over.

One of the questions that gets asked most often is some variation of “How do I remove [McAfee, Norton or whatever] from my computer?”

For various reasons, antivirus apps can sometimes be difficult to remove with Windows’ native uninstaller, and I’ve had my own issues with many of them in the past.

Luckily, there’s a simple way to remove most any antivirus program from your computer: Just download and run that company’s automated removal tool! [Read more…]

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…]