Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for Apple Devices

Posted on March 6, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for Apple Devices.

Wireless chargers make it easy and convenient to charge your devices without having to bother with a nest of irritating cables. This little gem will charge three of your Apple devices at the same time.

Click here to check out the MagSafe 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for Apple Devices at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Dramatic Sunset over the Mississippi River”

Posted on March 6, 2026

Today’s POTD features a rather dramatic sunset over the Mississippi River and the Horace Wilkinson Bridge at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 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 – March 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026

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March’s winner will receive a fantastic Samsung 27” Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor.

Whether you’re a gamer looking to up your gaming experience or a regular user who is just looking for a great monitor to replace the one you have now, this is a fantastic option.

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

Good luck!

How (and when) to boot your Android device into Safe Mode

Posted on March 6, 2026

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If you’re a Windows or Mac user you probably know that restarting your computer in Safe Mode is a great way to troubleshoot software problems that are difficult to track down when everything but the kitchen sink is running on the machine.

In a nutshell, booting a device into Safe Mode ensures that only the most essential parts of the operating system and the most basic hardware drivers are loaded into memory to make it easier to track down those most stubborn issues.

Luckily, Android devices can be booted into Safe Mode as well. [Read more…]

Q&A: Will leaving the lid open 24/7 damage my laptop?

Posted on March 5, 2026

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Question from Mark: I have a four month old Acer Nitro Gaming Laptop with a 32 inch gaming monitor connected and set as the primary display.

I use the external monitor for my games. The laptop’s built-in screen is always open with my email and a few other apps open on it.

What I need to know is could leaving the lid open all the time damage the laptop in any way? [Read more…]

Vehicle Paint Protection Services: What they are and why they matter

Posted on March 5, 2026

A friend of mine drives the Tauranga to Auckland motorway three times a week. Last month he counted 14 fresh stone chips across his bonnet and bumper after one run behind a loaded truck.

The respray quote was over NZ$900 for the bumper alone.

New Zealand roads are hard on paint, and our summer UV Index regularly hits 12 or higher, which is classed as extreme. That combo speeds up fading, oxidation, and chip damage. [Read more…]