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Rick’s Daily Pick: TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System

Posted on January 27, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System.

Are poor WiFi connectivity and dead spots driving you up the wall?

Replace your old router with this three-nodeDeco X55 mesh Wi-Fi system and eliminate those headaches for good.

I’ve been using a previous generation of these for over two years, and I love it.

Click here to check out the TP-Link Deco X55 AX3000 WiFi 6 Mesh System at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Serenity in the Smokies”

Posted on January 27, 2026

Today’s POTD features another of the many small, but scenic waterfalls found throughout the Great Smoky Mountains region. 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!

Q&A: How can I quickly rename all the files in a folder on Windows?

Posted on January 27, 2026

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Question from Marge: I’ve recently begun dabbling in photography with an eye towards going pro at some point. I have a question for you if you don’t mind.

Is there a way to rename all the files in a certain folder to a common base name?

My camera always names the pictures with the same base filename but just changes the numbers on the end. That makes it hard to know what the pictures in a folder are of without looking at the pictures.

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Understanding the Datacenter Proxy for Better Internet Performance

Posted on January 27, 2026

A datacenter proxy acts as a fast intermediary using IP addresses that businesses, rather than ISPs, own between your computer and the internet. These tools run on massive servers, bringing incredible bandwidth and very quick response times to the users. Website owners categorize these IPs as being from a professional data center because they aren’t residential.

What are the implications for your everyday web surfing or business tasks? On one hand, they deliver power. On the other hand, their non-residential nature makes them traceable and blockable by security systems. This is the compromise in technical testing – the speed is usually accompanied by the lack of stealth.

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Why every business needs a Digital Marketing Manager

Posted on January 27, 2026

The modern business landscape is vastly different from what it was just a decade ago. Gone are the days when a simple billboard or a newspaper ad was enough to drive steady traffic. Today, the battle for customer attention takes place on screens, in search engines, and across social media feeds.

Navigating this complex digital ecosystem requires more than just casual effort; it demands expertise, strategy, and constant vigilance. This is where a digital marketing manager becomes indispensable. They are the architects of your online presence, ensuring that your brand not only survives but thrives in a crowded marketplace. [Read more…]