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My “Pick” for today is this super-fast and spacious SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD.
If you make regular backups of your data (and you should!) it just makes sense to use the fastest external backup drive you can get at a reasonable price. Right now, this is it. It’s small and easy to carry as well.
Click here to check out the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD at Amazon.
Today’s POTD features a very green scene from the Kaçkar Mountains region of Turkey. 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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September’s winner will receive a 15.6″ Lenovo IdeaPad 1 Student Laptop.
This laptop is perfect for junior high and high school students. It’s plenty capable of doing most anything that might be required for class, yet it’s very affordable.
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 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 September 30 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.
Good luck!
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Question from Mariana: I installed an app on my iPhone but I can’t find it.
I thought new apps always went on the Home screen, but this one didn’t.
How can I find it so I can add it to my Home screen? [Read more…]
A secure network is critical. From personal devices to business infrastructures, the risks of cyberattacks, data breaches, and unauthorized access are rising at alarming rates.
Hackers are becoming more sophisticated, targeting individuals and organizations through methods like phishing, malware, ransomware, and network intrusions.
The consequences of a weak or poorly protected network can be devastating, leading to financial loss, compromised data, and damaged reputations. Advancements in technology have made it possible to establish stronger defenses and adopt strategies that minimize risks. [Read more…]
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As you probably know, PayPal users have always been a top target of scammers. There’s a dangerous new (and very convincing) PayPal related scam making the rounds right now that could be landing in your email inbox at any minute.
Most PayPal related scams are phishing attempts designed to trick you into handing over your PayPal login info (and therefore access to your account), but this one is a bit different because it’s trying to trick you into handing over your personal and banking info directly. [Read more…]
Balancing between classes, homework, part-time employment, extracurricular activities, and personal life may overwhelm many students. Time and again, we are taken aback by the unending deadlines and tasks that need to be accomplished without much time to breathe and care for ourselves.
Understanding how to use time is thus one of the most significant things a student would learn to do. Not only does it alleviate stress, but it also boosts academic performance and well-being in general. Although certain scholars can resort to tools such as essay writers to get additional assistance with their assignments, time management is a long-term process that can help students be in charge of their schedules and accomplish much without the burden of stress. [Read more…]