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Rick’s Daily Pick: Aceup Energy 4000 Watt Portable Inverter Generator

Posted on March 11, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Aceup Energy 4000 Watt Portable Inverter Generator.

Generators sure come in handy when the power goes out for an extended period of time, but most of them are quite noisy. This one isn’t.

My next-door neighbor used one of these during our recent ice storm outage and I couldn’t even hear it running unless I happened to be outside.

Click here to check out the Aceup Energy 4000 Watt Portable Inverter Generator at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Tunnel Vision”

Posted on March 11, 2026

Today’s POTD features the exit view from a train tunnel in the beautiful German state of Bavaria. 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 to quickly save an image from a web page to your computer (it literally takes one second)

Posted on March 10, 2026

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Have you ever seen a photo or screenshot on a web page that you wanted to save to your PC for some reason?

I’m sure you probably have. Most people do it like this:

1 – Right-click on the image you wish to save.

2 – Click Save picture as…

3 – Navigate to the folder where you wish to save the image to, then click Save.

But there is a way much faster way that uses a single mouse click if you just want to save the photo to the Desktop: [Read more…]

How to quickly locate the mouse pointer on your computer screen

Posted on March 9, 2026

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A while back I wrote a post explaining how to make the mouse pointer larger in response to a reader who was having trouble tracking the pointer on her computer screen.

The solution I recommended was to simply go into Windows’ Mouse settings and turn on the “Magnified” feature.

That took care of the original question but it raised another related question in the minds of several other readers…

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10 reliable Portable GPS Trackers for everyday use

Posted on March 9, 2026

If you need to keep tabs on a car, a teen driver, an aging parent, or even a tool trailer, a portable GPS tracker can do the job quietly in the background. The trick is picking one that updates consistently, holds a charge, and doesn’t turn into a hassle to manage.

Some trackers focus on real-time vehicle monitoring, while others are better suited for backpacks, luggage, or equipment. Battery life, alert features, and subscription costs can vary quite a bit from one model to another.

The list below breaks down 10 reliable portable GPS trackers that are built for everyday use. Each one stands out for a specific reason, so you can quickly narrow it down to what actually fits your situation. [Read more…]