Rick's Daily Tips

7 tips for protecting your child from cyberthreats

Posted on September 14, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

Children have never been more reliant on the Internet, and that’s a scary thought.

More and more assignments and learning opportunities are moving online, and children often have no choice but to use the Internet to complete their schoolwork.

Online gaming is also becoming increasingly popular, and kids use the Internet to stay connected with their friends.

While the Internet serves as a helpful tool, it’s also a dangerous place where kids can be exposed to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, scams, and online predators.

If you’re worried about your child’s cybersecurity, follow these seven tips to foster a safe online environment: [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I fix a ‘500 Internal Server Error’ on my blog?

Posted on September 13, 2023

Question from Bobby: I need some fast help, Rick. I updated a plugin on my WordPress blog and now none of the pages will load!

When I visit the site all I get is a blank page with the words “500 Internal Server Error” on it. I can’t even log in to the dashboard to disable the bad plugin!

Can you tell me how to fix this error and get my blog back up? [Read more…]

Q&A: Do I need to scan my Smart TV for viruses?

Posted on September 13, 2023

Question from Deidre: I have a Smart TV and my mom told me she heard on the news that viruses can infect smart TVs and we need to run virus scans on them.

I didn’t even know a TV could catch a virus.

Is that true? And how do I run a virus scan if it is? [Read more…]

Q&A: Is there an easy way to get my motherboard’s serial number?

Posted on September 12, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

Question from Sharon: A couple of years ago I bought a custom-built Windows PC from a computer store that’s about two hours away in another city. My daughter lived there at the time and she had recommended them to me after dealing with them.

This morning I received a letter from them saying some of the motherboards they had used during that time have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard.

They asked me to send them the serial number of my computer’s motherboard so they could check to see if it’s affected by the recall. [Read more…]

Take aerial photos and video with your own camera drone

Posted on September 12, 2023

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

By now you’ve probably seen some of the numerous videos and photos that have been captured from the air using drones.

I have, and many of them are absolutely amazing.

Now, you can own your own camera-equipped drone, and plenty of models are available for less than $100. And even the ones that cost the least are a joy to use. [Read more…]