Rick's Daily Tips

How to add the Control Panel to the Start Menu in Windows 11

Posted on June 15, 2024

As you probably know, Microsoft is constantly making subtle changes to the Windows user interface.

And as you also probably know, some of those changes make more sense than others.

In fact, some changes make you scratch your head and wonder just what the folks up in Redmond were thinking when they decided to make them.

One of the biggest head-scratchers of all is Microsoft’s decision to remove the Control Panel from the Start Button’s right-click menu (the menu that pops up when you right-click on the Start button) starting with Windows 10. [Read more…]

What will happen to your Gmail account after you die?

Posted on June 13, 2024

Gmail is one of the most popular email services on the web. I use it every day, and virtually everyone I know uses it as well.

If you have a Gmail account of your own, have you ever considered what will happen to it when you pass away?

Well, you should, because it really is a big deal. [Read more…]

My list of essential tools for working on tech gear

Posted on June 12, 2024

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

I’m often asked about the tools I keep on my tech bench, so I thought I’d take this opportunity to share that info with you today.

In times past, a technician could work on most any electronic device with little more than a couple of screwdrivers, a pair of needle-nose pliers, a multi-meter and a good soldering iron.

But unfortunately, those days are long gone…

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How to add an icon for any website to your phone’s Home screen

Posted on June 11, 2024

Do you have a favorite website that you visit on a regular basis with a browser on your smartphone?

If so, you probably have that site bookmarked in your browser so you can quickly launch it whenever you want to visit it.

But did you know you can actually place an icon for your favorite site(s) right on your phone’s Home screen?

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