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Rick’s Daily Pick: AstroAI S8 Air 3000A Jump Starter with Air Compressor

Posted on October 15, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this incredibly handy AstroAI S8 Air 3000A Jump Starter with Air Compressor.

Well, winter is on the way and that means seeing a dead battery and/or a low tire pressure warning light is a real possibility every time you go out in the cold to start your vehicle.

Keep this gem in your car or truck and you’ll never have to scramble to find an air pump or bum a jump-start again. And you won’t get stuck out in the cold while you’re waiting for help to arrive.

This compact device is both a powerful jump starter and a handy air compressor, but it fits easily in your trunk or behind the seat in your truck where it’ll be ready and waiting when you need it.

Click here to check out the AstroAI S8 Air 3000A Jump Starter with Air Compressor at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Storm Clouds over Overijssel”

Posted on October 15, 2026

Today’s POTD features a very dramatic sky over the Dutch landscape at Overijssel. I hope you like it.

Are you interested in trying your hand at landscape photography? Well, this is a great camera to get hit the ground running with! (#ad)

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Monthly Tech Giveaway – October 2026

Posted on September 30, 2026

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October’s winner will receive a fantastic DZVW Laptop Triple Screen Extender 15.6″.

This gem will literally triple your laptop’s screen space by adding an extra 15.6″ monitor on either side of your laptop’s existing screen.

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

Good luck!

Scam alert: Beware this very dangerous ‘Sam’s Club’ email scam

Posted on October 14, 2026

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Email has long been a favorite tools of scammers, and they get better at using it for their illicit deeds every day.

One frequently recurring scam that’s making the rounds again targets Sam’s Club members by sending them emails telling them they’ve won a “Sam’s Club Reward”.

I’ve received quite a few questions about the legitimacy of these emails so I thought it would be best to simply write a blog post about it.

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Q&A: How can I keep my online backups virus-free?

Posted on October 13, 2026

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Question from Joyce: I’m constantly taking pictures of my grandkids and copying them onto my computer. And since I don’t want to lose them I keep my computer backed up with Carbonite.

But a nagging question has been bugging me for a while now.

Since Carbonite backs up my files automatically, how can I prevent it from backing up a virus too should I ever get one on my PC? [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I connect a Bluetooth speaker to an older stereo system?

Posted on October 12, 2026

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Question from George: I know your site is mostly about computers but I hope you can answer a question about my audio gear.

I have an older Sony stereo system that I’d love to connect a Bluetooth speaker to.

The problem is the stereo doesn’t have Bluetooth built in.

Is there any way to connect a Bluetooth speaker to one of these old non-Bluetooth stereos? [Read more…]