Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer

Posted on February 6, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer.

I’ve been using Brother laser printers for years and I recommend them every chance I get. This one is my go-to office printer and I love it.

If you need a very dependable and laser printer and you only need to print in black-and-white, I don’t believe you can go wrong with it.

Click here to check out the Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Autumn in the Rockies”

Posted on February 6, 2026

Today’s POTD features a very colorful fall scene from the Colorado Rockies. 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 – February 2026

Posted on January 31, 2026

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February’s winner will receive a fantastic SimpliSafe 10 Piece Wireless Home Security System w/ Outdoor Camera.

Every home needs a high quality security system. This is one of the very best and it’s easy to install.

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 February 28 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Q&A? How do you pin a folder to the Taskbar in Windows 11?

Posted on February 5, 2026

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Question from Bob: Is there a way to put a folder on the Taskbar? I know I could in Windows 10 but I haven’t figured it out for Windows 11.

I like my desktop to be clean, but I like the ease of opening things with one click and I tend to add things to the Taskbar, and a folder would be handy. [Read more…]

How to make your sluggish Windows PC run like new again

Posted on February 5, 2026

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I frequently receive questions about speeding up computers that have become sluggish over time or fixing problems that prevent Windows from working as it should.

There are a number of different responses that I usually have for those questions, and the one I give depends on the actual issues they are experiencing with their machines.

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A simple family system for storing seasonal stuff

Posted on February 5, 2026

Seasonal stuff seems to accumulate more quickly than families anticipate. Coats and sports gear, decorations and school gear come and go through the year, while the places where these items are supposed to go seldom adjust accordingly.

Gradually closets and garage collect the overflow until daily life feels too crowded. The problem is not disposal but creating a system that works through the changing seasons and the rush of life.

In this post, I discuss how families can manage seasonal things without continual clean outs or prescriptive rules. You’ll learn to decide what must stay at home, how rotation supports storage, and how to include everyone so the system actually functions. The aim is less clutter, more free time, and a home that flows year after year.

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