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Rick’s Daily Pick: Super-Bright Rechargeable 700 Lumens Tactical Flashlights (2-Pack)

Posted on October 13, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic 2-Pack of Super-Bright Rechargeable 700 Lumens Tactical Flashlights.

With winter on the way it pays for everyone in your family to keep a dependable, super-bright flashlight on hand for use during the inevitable coming power outages.

These lights are small enough to fit into your pants pocket yet bright enough to see everything you’ll need to see inside your home or car.

The batteries are quick to recharge, ensuring that you’ll always have a handy source of light on hand when you need it.

Click here to check out the Super-Bright Rechargeable 700 Lumens Tactical Flashlights 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 Bavaria”

Posted on October 13, 2026

Today’s POTD features a very colorful autumn scene from the German state of Bavaria. 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!

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…]

How (and when) to repair or reset the Windows 11 Settings app

Posted on October 10, 2026

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The Settings app is home to many of the settings you can change to tweak Windows 11 and make it work better for you.

But just like any other app, the Settings app can occasionally go sideways and stop working as it should. And in extreme cases it can stop working at all.

There are a number of things you can try in order to fix the Settings app if it starts acting up on you, but I always start with first trying to repair the app. [Read more…]