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Rick’s Daily Pick: Wolfbox MF200 Compressed Air Duster w/ Removable Battery & 4 Nozzles

Posted on February 7, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this handy Wolfbox MF200 Compressed Air Duster w, Removable Battery & 4 Nozzles.

You probably know how important it is to keep the dust and debris blown out of your sensitive electronic devices. You probably also know how expensive cans of compressed air are these days.

This little gem provides a virtually endless supply of powerful forced air, saving you lots of money in the long run.

Click here to check out the Wolfbox MF200 Compressed Air Duster w, Removable Battery & 4 Nozzles at Amazon.

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

Monthly Tech Giveaway – February 2026

Posted on January 31, 2026

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February’s winner will receive a fantastic SimpliSafe 10 Piece Wireless Home Security System w/ Outdoor Camera.

Every home needs a high quality security system. This is one of the very best and it’s easy to install.

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 February 28 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Here’s an easy way to fool burglars into thinking you’re at home

Posted on January 26, 2026

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Did you know that many burglars actually knock on the victim’s door or ring their doorbell before breaking into a home?

Well, it’s true, and there’s a reason why: If no one answers the door, they know there’s a good chance that nobody’s home.

But you don’t have to fall victim to burglars in this way. Simply install a Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell and you’ll be able to answer your door from anywhere in the world. [Read more…]

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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Note: Are you ready for an awesome upgrade? The new MacBooks with Apple’s powerful M5 chips are finally here. Click here to check them out. (#ad)

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…]