Tech News Archives - Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: NOCO Boost GB70: 2000A UltraSafe Jump Starter

Posted on January 17, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this incredible NOCO Boost GB70: 2000A UltraSafe Jump Starter.

Keep this little gem tucked away in your vehicle’s trunk or glove compartment and you’ll never again have to worry about getting stranded by a dead battery.

I’ve been using the 1000 amp GB40 for years and it has never let me down. The GB70 delivers twice the amps of that beloved GB40!

Click here to check out the NOCO Boost GB70: 2000A UltraSafe Jump Starter at Amazon.

Why you really need to add a Legacy Contact to your Apple account (and how to do it)

Posted on January 10, 2026

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If you have an iPhone, iPad or Mac you probably have tons of irreplaceable photos and other things stored on your device(s).

Have you ever thought about what might happen to your precious photos and important files after you pass on?

Wouldn’t it be nice if someone you trust would be able to properly (and completely) dispose of your Apple account and save any photos and files that you want to pass on to your family after you’re gone?

If so, I have good news for you… [Read more…]

How to automatically save 5% on everything you buy on Amazon

Posted on January 7, 2026

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It’s no secret that Amazon provides one of the best shopping experiences you’ll ever find if you shop online.

Well, there are plenty of little-known tricks that can make your shopping experience at Amazon even better, and I’m going to tell you about one of them right now.

Did you know there’s an easy way to get 5% cash back on everything you buy on Amazon? And this is in addition to the already low prices you’ll pay for your items in the first place!

Well, it’s true, and it couldn’t be easier. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, all you have to do is pay for your Amazon purchases with the free Amazon Prime Visa Card.

But the savings don’t stop with the 5% cash back you’ll earn while shopping at Amazon! [Read more…]

6 tips for doing your own Tech Support for most any tech problem

Posted on January 2, 2026

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I often hear from readers how much they hate having to contact “Tech Support” when an issue arises with their computer or one of their other gadgets.

As you probably know, calling Tech Support is usually about as much fun as having a tooth pulled without an injection of Novocain.

Well, truth be told, the Tech Support experience is often intentionally designed to be frustrating because some companies would rather have you resolve the issue on your own instead of utilizing their Support system.

Luckily, there are a few things you can try that just might help you resolve your issue without having to call Tech Support at all: [Read more…]

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!