Rick's Daily Tips

How (and why) to enable ClickLock on your Windows laptop

Posted on April 23, 2026

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Do you use a laptop?

If so, you probably know how difficult it can be using the touchpad to scroll through web pages or to drag and drop items.

Yep, it’s a two-handed process for the less dexterous among us (which definitely includes yours truly).

You basically have to use a finger on one hand to hold the left touchpad button while using the other hand to move the object in question around on the screen.

What you might not know however is that a simple settings change can make your touchpad a lot easier to use…

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How to quickly get the current weather conditions for pretty much anywhere

Posted on April 22, 2026

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There’s an old saying that goes something like “Everybody complains about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.”

While you can’t really do anything about the weather, if you like keeping tabs on it there’s an easy way to get the current weather conditions for virtually any locality, in seconds.

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Q&A: Are Chromebooks good for watching YouTube videos?

Posted on April 21, 2026

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Question from Kyle: I have a high-end MacBook Pro that I currently use for both work and pleasure.

The “pleasure” part consists almost exclusively of watching YouTube videos, and I watch a LOT of them.

I’d like to purchase a good, but cheap 2nd laptop just for watching YouTube, and I need some advice.

A friend recommended that I skip Windows this time and get a Chromebook instead. I’d love to have your opinion on that. [Read more…]

Q&A: How on earth do you remember all this tech stuff?

Posted on April 20, 2026

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Question from Marie: You never cease to amaze me, Rick. It seems like you have an answer for every question that people ask of you.

How on earth do you remember all the obscure and complicated tech stuff that we’re always asking you about? Do you have a photographic memory or something? [Read more…]

4 simple ways to protect your boat from rust, fading and water damage

Posted on April 20, 2026

Boats exist in an environment actively trying to destroy them. The combination of direct sunlight, constant moisture, and abrasive salt creates a perfect storm for rapid wear and tear.

While modern fiberglass and marine-grade aluminum are tough, they are not invincible. Left unchecked, a single season of heavy use quickly translates into chalky hulls, rusted hardware, and compromised decking.

Protecting your vessel isn’t about obsessing over a showroom shine. It is about preserving the structural integrity of the machine so it remains safe, reliable, and out of the repair yard. [Read more…]