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Rick’s Daily Pick: Venluna10.1 inch 4K Touch Screen Wired RV / Truck Backup Camera System

Posted on September 16, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy Venluna 10.1 inch 4K Touch Screen Wired RV / Truck Backup Camera System.

Backing any vehicle is a lot easier and safer if you have a backup camera. If your truck or RV doesn’t have one you can easily add this one and make your travels a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.

I really like this kit because it has a large 10.1 inch screen and four cameras that give you a view from virtually every angle.

Click here to check out the Venluna 10.1 inch 4K Touch Screen Wired RV / Truck Backup Camera System at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Rocks, Ferns and Pines”

Posted on September 16, 2026

Today’s POTD features a rugged, but beautiful scene from Cherokee National Forest in rural Johnson County, Tennessee. 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: How can I make Windows 11 open things with one click?

Posted on September 16, 2026

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Question from Frank: Rick, I have a computer running Windows 11 and I have a question about it.

I’m 73 years old and have terribly arthritic fingers which makes it extremely difficult for me to “double-click” on things to open them.

I read somewhere that you can change a setting that’ll make Windows open things with a single click, but I can’t find it.

I’ll be much in your debt if you’d be so kind as to tell me how to set it up. Can you tell me how? [Read more…]

Why you really need to protect your phone with a PIN

Posted on September 15, 2026

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Smartphones are everywhere these days.

In fact, you probably have one in your pocket or purse right this very minute.

Have you ever stopped to think about what could happen if your phone ever gets lost or stolen?

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Complete list of Windows 10/11 keyboard shortcuts

Posted on September 14, 2026

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Virtually every release of a new major Windows version includes a slew of new Windows shortcuts, and Windows 10 and 11 have plenty.

In fact, the latest versions of Windows provide dozens of them for you to use at any time!

Some folks prefer to use the mouse and avoid using the keyboard as much as possible, but others love the speed and efficiency gained by replacing three, four or more mouse clicks with a single keystroke combination.

If you’re one of them, check out this extensive list of keyboard shortcuts you can use to do virtually anything in Windows 10… [Read more…]