Rick's Daily Tips

Did you know Google is an excellent ‘site search’ tool?

Posted on October 8, 2026

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You’ve probably noticed that the built-in search tools on most websites often do a horrible job at helping you find the exact content you’re looking for on those sites.

For example, if you make even the slightest of a misspelling of a single word in your search term, the search will usually come up empty.

What’s more, most site search tools won’t suggest posts/pages from the site that are closely related to, but slightly different from the actual search term.

Google excels in situations like those, and that’s why I almost always use Google instead of a website’s native search tool.

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This clock is perfect for people with memory loss issues

Posted on October 7, 2026

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If you have a loved one who is dealing with memory loss issues due to Dementia, Alzheimer’s or simple advanced age, you’ve probably noticed that it’s hard for them to keep track of the current time, date, and day of the week.

Thankfully, there is a wonderful clock that can help ease that burden and restore part of their lost independence. [Read more…]

How to stop Windows from collecting and sharing your location data

Posted on October 6, 2026

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You probably know that mobile phones routinely collect and store location data and share that data with apps and third parties.

But did you know your Windows PC does it as well?

Just like your smartphone, your Windows PC is constantly determining your current location and storing that location data in a database.

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Q&A: How can I keep the scrollbars always visible in Windows 11?

Posted on October 5, 2026

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Question from Eileen: I just got my first Windows 11 computer and it looks a lot different that Windows 10.

Most of the changes are ok but I hate how the scrollbars are hidden in some apps until I move my mouse over to the right.

Is there any way to make the scrollbars remain visible all the time in Windows 11? [Read more…]

Extend your iPhone’s battery life and protect your privacy (with one Settings change)

Posted on October 4, 2026

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Does it seem like your iPhone’s battery has a habit of dying sooner than it should?

There are many variables that determine how quickly an iPhone’s battery will drain, some of which are out of your control.

But luckily, there’s one battery hog that you can disable with a few taps that could make the difference between your battery lasting the entire day or dying on you at the worst possible moment…

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