Rick's Daily Tips

How to use promotional drawstring bags to market a brand

Posted on December 22, 2025

Promotional items like branded drawstring bags remain highly effective in marketing. They work well when designed and branded appropriately by a professional bags maker and distributed to the right users.

As an entrepreneur, you can rely on promotional drawstring bags to successfully market your business, make your brand more popular, and attract more customers, all while building loyalty.

With that in mind, we will look at tips on how to use promotional bags to market you brand and gain recognition within a short time.

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Q&A: Do I need to back up my SSD like I did my hard drive?

Posted on December 21, 2025

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Question from Kyle: The hard drive in my computer died and I replaced it with an SSD per your suggestion.

I’ve read that SSD’s are a lot more reliable than hard drives and that they rarely go bad.

My question is do I need to back up my SSD like I did my hard drive? [Read more…]

Windows Users: Lock down your privacy with Microsoft’s ‘Privacy Dashboard’

Posted on December 20, 2025

As you probably know by now, Microsoft designed Windows 10 and Windows 11 to be quite intrusive when it comes to your privacy.

By default, the operating system collects all sorts of sensitive user data and stores it on your PC’s hard drive and/or sends it back to Microsoft via the Internet.

Luckily, most of Windows’ “spying” can be either mitigated somewhat or disabled completely if you know where to look for the various settings. [Read more…]

How to safely disinfect your smartphone and avoid damaging the screen

Posted on December 19, 2025

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Well, cold and flu season has arrived, and unfortunately it appears that Covid 19 is destined to hang around forever and rear its ugly head from time to time.

There are things you’re probably already doing to reduce your chances of catching a nasty virus such as being diligent about washing your hands, doing your best to avoid people who are obviously sick and taking supplements that boost your immune system, but did you know one of the easiest ways to expose yourself to viruses and other contaminants is by simply talking to someone on your phone?

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Q&A: How do I recover a hijacked LastPass account?

Posted on December 19, 2025

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Question from Louise: I’m in serious trouble Rick, and I need your help ASAP.

Almost two weeks ago I heard my brother was in a car wreck and he wasn’t expected to live.

I grabbed a few things and threw them in a suitcase and flew out to Utah to try to see him before he passed away.

I didn’t make it in time to see him but I spent 5 days out there with my family and came back home the day after the funeral.

When I got home I saw that my house had been broken into and ransacked. They took almost everything of value including both of my computers and my iPad.

Can you help me with a serious problem I’m having with LastPass? [Read more…]