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Monthly Tech Giveaway – December 2025

Posted on November 30, 2025

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December’s winner will receive a fantastic GMKtec Mini Desktop Computer.

It’s amazing how much computing power they’re packing into such tiny packages these days. True tower desktop power in a small case that’s about the size of a brick.

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 December 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Why you should always travel with a portable surge protector/USB charger

Posted on November 29, 2025

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If you’re a frequent traveler you’re probably well aware of just how scarce electrical outlets can be at airports and hotel rooms.

With all the gadgets we need to power and keep charged up these days, available outlets tend to get snapped up pretty quickly.

And of course there’s also the danger of using public USB charging stations.

Luckily, there’s on very simple and very effective way to avoid both of these problems at the same time… [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I clone a hard drive to a larger Samsung SSD?

Posted on November 28, 2025

Question from Mike: Hi, Rick. I need some advice on the best way to clone a hard drive to a larger SSD.

I was able to get the 2TB Samsung SSD installed inside my computer but I don’t know how to clone the contents of the 1TB hard drive onto it and still use all the available space on the new drive.

Can you give me some simple instructions? Thanks. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can you recommend a good QR Code scanning app?

Posted on November 27, 2025

Question from Darla: I hope you can help me, Rick.

I gained some weight over the last few years, and it’s really starting to affect my health.

I recently decided to start working out and eating better to try to get back to my “normal” weight.

One of my friends suggested that I download a QR code scanning app so I can get the nutrition info for the foods on restaurant menus.

Can you recommend a good QR code scanning app for my phone? [Read more…]