Today, many new e-bike users would appreciate having some extra security for their vehicles. Although the prices have been reduced for the new models, everyone would love to have accessories that ensure the e-bikes’ reliability. For that reason, Grundig ebike locks have been created to give users a sense of safety for their bikes no matter where they park them.
Monthly Tech Giveaway – July 2025
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July’s winner will receive this fantastic Ring Battery Doorbell Plus.
This little gem will show you who is at your door before you answer it. It will also record the video!
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 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 July 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.
Good luck!
Q&A: Can I listen to a local radio station on my PC?
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Question from Lois: I use a computer all day at work and it’s gets pretty boring. I’d like to listen to music while I work.
My boss said he doesn’t mind if I listen to a radio but I don’t really have room for one on my small desk.
Is there any way to listen to my favorite radio station on my computer?
How to change the default zoom level and/or font size in Chrome
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A while back I explained in this post how to quickly change the text size in your browser using your mouse wheel and the Ctrl key on your keyboard.
In a nutshell, that procedure changes the text size by altering the browser’s “zoom” level, which also changes the size of the images, text boxes and any other elements that are displayed on the page.
Today I’m going to explain how to set a new default zoom level in Chrome that will force Chrome to always open at that desired zoom level. [Read more…]
Here’s the fastest (and best) way to bookmark a web page
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Do you use Chrome, Firefox or Edge for your web browser?
If so, you probably know that you can either click the “Star” icon on the right side of the address bar or press Ctrl+D to bookmark the web page you’re currently viewing.
Those are the methods most people use to bookmark a page, but there’s an even better way because it only requires a quick click and drag. Here’s how to do it: [Read more…]