Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Acer KB272-27 – 27″ FHD IPS Monitor

Posted on January 22, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this really nice, but very affordable Acer KB272-27 – 27″ FHD IPS Monitor.

Looking to add a second screen to your laptop? Or replace you want to upgrade an older or smaller monitor to a larger 27″ screen.

Amazon has sold thousands of these monitors and the user reviews are a good indication of why it is so popular.

Click here to check out the Acer KB272-27 – 27″ FHD IPS Monitor at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Due South”

Posted on January 22, 2026

Today’s POTD features a skein of Canada geese flying south for the winter. They were apparently trying to get in a few extra miles before dusk gave way to nighttime. 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 – January 2026

Posted on December 31, 2025

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January’s winner will receive a fantastic Ecoflow DELTA 2 Portable 1024Wh Power Station.

This will keep your computer or CPAP machine plus a few other small essential devices powered up for hours during extended power outages.

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 January 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

How to prevent your phone from ringing at a bad time

Posted on January 22, 2026

Want to make sure you never miss one of my tips?

Have you ever fallen asleep only to be awakened in the middle of the night by a phone call from someone who had no idea how late it was (or who simply didn’t care)?

Or perhaps you’ve signed up for a class and you’d rather not disturb everyone in the room with an endless barrage of notification sounds?

You can easily avoid situations like that by enabling “Do Not Disturb” mode on your phone. Just follow the steps below that apply to your phone. [Read more…]

Mine BTC &LTC&Doge for free with DLMining! UK compliance platform officially opened

Posted on January 22, 2026

Traditional cryptocurrency mining often requires huge capital investment, complex equipment configuration, and high electricity costs. However, DL Mining is subverting this industry, providing users with simple, low-cost BTC and DOGE cloud mining services.

As a legal platform certified by the British authority, DL Mining makes mining no longer limited by expensive hardware and technical barriers, and truly enables everyone to participate. With top-level security protection, minimalist operation experience, and stable daily income guarantee, DL Mining has become one of the most promising cloud mining platforms in the encryption field. [Read more…]

The psychology of urgency

Posted on January 22, 2026

Urgency is one of those feelings that can look like a personality trait from the outside. Some people seem naturally fast, intense, and always moving. Others take a slower pace and get suspicious when everything is labeled “ASAP.”

But urgency is not just about speed. It is an orientation toward time and action, shaped by how your brain predicts the future, how your body reacts to pressure, and what your environment taught you was “normal.” [Read more…]