Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Easyera 16.5” Large Smart Digital Wall Clock w/ App Control

Posted on October 30, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Easyera 16.5” Large Smart Digital Wall Clock w/ App Control.

Do you need a wall clock that’s extremely easy to see and read?

This one really stands out. It’s perfect for folks with less-than-perfect vision and it comes with several other handy features to boot.

Click here to check out the Easyera 16.5” Large Smart Digital Wall Clock w/ App Control at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Into the Light”

Posted on October 30, 2026

Today’s POTD features the bright rays of the morning sun illuminating a path through the woods at Backbone Rock Recreation Area in Johnson County, Tennessee. There’s just something about the combination of Fall colors and the morning sun that turns an ordinary scene into something extraordinary. 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!

Here’s an easy way to avoid sky-high ATM fees

Posted on October 30, 2026

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Like most folks these days you probably enjoy the convenience of being able to pull up to an ATM and withdraw a little cash when you need it.

But it’s a pretty good bet that you aren’t all that happy with the fees you have to pay for that convenience.

If you’re lucky enough to have a bank that doesn’t charge their customers ATM fees, that’s great!

Otherwise you probably have to pay a fee every time you use a different bank’s ATM. [Read more…]

How to accurately evaluate product reviews on Amazon

Posted on October 29, 2026

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Regular readers of this blog know I frequently recommend various tech products that are available on Amazon for the reasons stated in this post.

I sometimes receive emails that read something like this: [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I back up my paid Android apps?

Posted on October 28, 2026

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Question from Tabitha: I’ve had my current Android phone for three years and I love it, but I finally decided it was time to upgrade to take advantage of newer technology.

I haven’t decided on a new phone yet, but I know it’ll definitely be an Android.

The problem is I have several paid apps that I don’t want to lose when I switch phones.

How do I back up the apps from the old phone so that I can reinstall them on the new one?

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