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Picture of the Day: “Sunrise over Avalon Bay”

Posted on June 23, 2025

Today’s POTD features a very colorful sunrise over the waters of Avalon Bay, just off the eastern coast of California’s Catalina Island. I hope you like it.


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Q&A: Can I save money by building my own laptop?

Posted on April 22, 2024

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Question from Adam:  I read an article the other day that discussed the advantages and disadvantages of building your own computer from scratch as opposed to buying one off the shelf.

It really caught my attention when they said that you can save money by building a PC with used parts purchased on eBay.

I’d really like to build my own computer and save some money, but the article only discussed building a desktop computer. What I really need is a laptop.

In your opinion, is it really possible to save money by building my own laptop? [Read more…]

Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Handling Two-Factor Authentication when switching phones – The best computer upgrade you can make for the money

Posted on April 4, 2024

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Thursday, April 4, 2024

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• My bi-annual gadget cleaning and maintenance routine

• Q&A: What happens with Two-Factor Authentication if I switch phones?

• This is the best computer upgrade you can make for the money

• Bananas are berries, but strawberries aren’t? Are you kidding me???

• April’s Tech Tips Giveaway: Anker 521 300W Portable Power Station

[Read more…]

Sunday, July 24, 2022 – Warning: Don’t share codes from text messages with anyone – Q&A: Why are new computers slower than really old ones?

Posted on July 24, 2022

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, July 24, 2022

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Warning: Don’t share codes from text messages with anyone

• Q&A: Why are new computers slower than really old ones?

• Scam alert: Beware fake ads for concert and event tickets

• The awesome power of kindness and compassion

[Read more…]

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 – Q&A: What does it mean to ‘jailbreak’ an iPhone? – Create a Recovery Flash Drive for your Chromebook

Posted on May 24, 2022

Hello, and welcome…

Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Tuesday, May 24, 2022

 


 

Topics covered in this issue…

• Create a Recovery Flash Drive for your Chromebook

• Q&A: What does it mean to ‘jailbreak’ an iPhone?

• Q&A: How can I find out which processor my Mac has in it?

• The ten greatest inventions of Nikola Tesla

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