Rick's Daily Tips

Simple tips and tricks for passing most any written test

Posted on March 26, 2023

Back in my school days I usually did quite well at taking tests. I guess I was blessed with that gift.

Some people are just better at taking tests than others, and it really has little, if anything, to do with intelligence or preparation.

I remember several major tests and exams on which I ended up receiving higher scores than friends who I considered to be a lot “smarter” and better prepared than I was.

All of the above being said, the results of a research study headed by a Mr. William Poundstone indicates that there are tricks (statistical and otherwise) that can help anyone do better on most any test. [Read more…]

How to safely buy a used computer off Craigslist

Posted on March 26, 2023

Craigslist is the most popular classified ads website in the world, and if you’re really careful you can find some real bargains on used computers on there.

But if you aren’t careful it’s very easy to get scammed or taken advantage of as well.

First and foremost, you need to protect yourself by always keeping your personal safety in mind when dealing with strangers over the Internet. [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I stop Opera from opening a new tab when I open it?

Posted on March 25, 2023

Question from Gene: I use Chrome for most everything but I always open Facebook in Opera.

Every time I open Opera it opens Facebook by default (which is what I want), but it also always opens a new tab as the active tab.

I have to always click the X to close that new tab in order to see the Facebook tab.

How can I get Opera to open just the Facebook tab without opening a new tab along with it? [Read more…]

Find your misplaced phone when you can’t call it from another phone

Posted on March 24, 2023

If you ask 100 people what’s the easiest way to find a cell phone that has been misplaced inside your home, chances are 99 of them will say call it with another phone and track it down by the ringing sound.

That does indeed work most of the time, but what if you don’t have another phone on hand to place the “locator” call from?

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