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Q&A: Are regular hand-held cameras becoming obsolete?

Posted on February 1, 2026

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Question from Barbara: Hi, Rick. I love your site and all the great info you provide. I have a quick question for you.

I recently started shopping for a new camera and I’ve noticed how few there are in the stores these days. Places like Walmart and Best Buy used to have dozens of them to choose from but now they only have three or four.

It seems like actual cameras are on the verge of becoming obsolete. Am I right? [Read more…]

Here’s a tip for saving big on groceries, tech items and most everything else

Posted on January 31, 2026

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Have you ever pushed your buggy into the checkout lane at a grocery story and watched the person in front of you pull out a stack of coupons as thick as a brick, then use them to buy $200 worth of groceries for $28.73?

I have, and while I was a little annoyed at having to wait while the cashier scanned all of those coupons, I couldn’t help but admire the customer’s ability to save a ton of cash just by clipping a bunch of coupons.

If you’re a coupon clipper too, chances are you get them from a variety of sources including the Sunday paper, a favorite magazine or even your mailbox.

What you might not know is that you can find coupons for virtually anything you buy right on the Internet and print them out on your printer or download them right to your phone. No more waiting around for the next Sunday paper to arrive!

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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!

How Internet access changes when you travel abroad

Posted on January 30, 2026

When you travel to a new country, you expect things to be different. You know the food will be unfamiliar, the shops will work different hours, and even the way people greet each other might be new. But what many travelers don’t consider is how different the internet can be abroad.

At home, getting online is usually a breeze. You just hop on your home Wi-Fi or use your mobile data, and you’re connected. But when you’re traveling, what was once a simple task can become a frustrating challenge, even for seasoned globetrotters. [Read more…]