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Rick’s Daily Pick: MotoPower MP69040 Car OBD2 Scanner

Posted on February 12, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy MotoPower MP69040 Car OBD2 Scanner.

Wouldn’t it be nice to know what’s causing your vehicle’s “Check Engine” light to glow before you take your car in for repairs?

This little gem will tell you (or at least give you a rough idea).

Click here to check out the MotoPower MP69040 Car OBD2 Scanner at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Tokyo at Twilight”

Posted on February 12, 2026

Today’s POTD features the last light of the day over the skyline of Tokyo, Japan. 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!

What to do when a website you really need to access won’t load in your browser

Posted on February 12, 2026

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Have you ever really needed to access a website but you just couldn’t get it to load in your browser?

I’m guessing we all have at one time or another.

There are several things that can go wrong and prevent a site from loading in a browser. This post discusses four of the most likely culprits and provides some possible solutions.  [Read more…]

A beginner’s guide to setting up a Home Theater without hiring a pro

Posted on February 12, 2026

A decade ago, building a home theater meant hiring a specialist, running conduit through your walls, and writing a check that made your eyes water. That era is over.

Today’s equipment is designed for regular people. Speakers connect wirelessly. Projectors auto-correct their own image. AV receivers walk you through setup with on-screen guides. If you can mount a shelf and plug in a few cables, you can build a home theater that sounds and looks incredible.   [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I choose where an embedded YouTube video starts playing?

Posted on February 11, 2026

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Question from Brandie:  I recently started embedding YouTube videos in some of my blog posts and I have a question about it.

Sometimes I want a video to start playing at a specific place instead of at the beginning. I know you can do this because I’ve seen it.

How do I choose where the video starts playing?  [Read more…]

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