Rick's Daily Tips

Scam alert: Beware this new (and very convincing) PayPal ‘Account Setup’ scam

Posted on September 4, 2025

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As you probably know, PayPal users have always been a top target of scammers. There’s a dangerous new (and very convincing) PayPal related scam making the rounds right now that could be landing in your email inbox at any minute.

Most PayPal related scams are phishing attempts designed to trick you into handing over your PayPal login info (and therefore access to your account), but this one is a bit different because it’s trying to trick you into handing over your personal and banking info directly. [Read more…]

Daily time management tips for busy students

Posted on September 4, 2025

Balancing between classes, homework, part-time employment, extracurricular activities, and personal life may overwhelm many students. Time and again, we are taken aback by the unending deadlines and tasks that need to be accomplished without much time to breathe and care for ourselves.

Understanding how to use time is thus one of the most significant things a student would learn to do. Not only does it alleviate stress, but it also boosts academic performance and well-being in general. Although certain scholars can resort to tools such as essay writers to get additional assistance with their assignments, time management is a long-term process that can help students be in charge of their schedules and accomplish much without the burden of stress. [Read more…]

Review: AmazonBasics Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Combo

Posted on September 3, 2025

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When most people think of computer hardware they think in terms of CPU type, memory and storage space.

But when it comes right down to it, the components we use to repeatedly interact with our computers are just as important. [Read more…]

How (and why) to add a Legacy Contact to your Apple account

Posted on September 2, 2025

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…]

This simple tip can help protect your computer from malware

Posted on September 1, 2025

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Unfortunately, in the Internet age, viruses and other forms of malware tend to spread like wildfires, and it’s getting harder by the day to keep your devices from getting infected by them.

That’s why it’s important to install a high quality antivirus program on your Windows computer, keep it updated at all times and perform a couple of on-demand malware scans on a regular basis.

Macs aren’t as likely to get infected with malware as Windows machines, but it’s happening more all the time. And when it does the results can be catastrophic, which is why I recommend that Mac users install Malwarebytes on their machines.

With all of the above being said, a little due diligence can go a long way towards keeping your machines safe as well. [Read more…]