Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Qinlianf Outlet Extender and Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports

Posted on March 25, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Qinlianf Outlet Extender and Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports.

Several people have asked me about this since the last time I featured it so I thought I’d feature it again for those who might have missed it.

This thing is simply amazing. It basically converts a single 120V electrical outlet into a comprehensive, surge protected power distribution system.

Click here to check out this Qinlianf Outlet Extender and Surge Protector w/ 4 USB Charging Ports at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Last Light at the Lake”

Posted on March 25, 2026

Today’s POTD shows the last light of the day reflecting in the waters of a small lake in rural Louisiana. 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!

Scam alert: Beware fake ads for concert and event tickets

Posted on March 25, 2026

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As you probably know, ticket prices for concerts, professional sporting events, theme parks and a wide variety of other public events are astronomical these days.

Never ones to miss an opportunity, scammers are now running fake ads for deeply discounted tickets on social media sites and sending fraudulent emails hawking them to millions of email inboxes.

As usual, taking the bait and responding to these fake ads or fraudulent emails can have a number of detrimental effects, including all the following, and more: [Read more…]

Baby and Pet-Friendly Pest Control: Safe Tips for a Healthy Home

Posted on March 25, 2026

Pests can be a serious nuisance in any household. From ants marching across your kitchen counters to spiders hiding in corners, unwanted intruders not only create discomfort but can also pose health risks.

For homes with babies and pets, pest control becomes even more critical because traditional pesticides and chemicals can be harmful to children and animals.

Fortunately, there are safe, effective strategies that protect your home without putting your loved ones at risk. Here’s a comprehensive guide to baby- and pet-friendly pest control.

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Q&A: Why won’t a site load in Chrome when it loads fine in other browsers?

Posted on March 24, 2026

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Question from Chantelle: Last night my Facebook just froze up and stopped responding to my mouse and keyboard.

I closed the browser and then reopened it but Facebook wouldn’t load at all. It gave me a “500 Internal Server Error” and just sat there. I tried over and over with the same result. I even tried rebooting the computer.

The thing is I can open Facebook just fine in other browsers, but I’m used to Chrome and I’d really like to use it with Facebook.

Can you tell me how to fix this? [Read more…]