Rick's Daily Tips

Boost your retirement income by becoming a blogger

Posted on December 19, 2022

Have you recently retired from your working life only to find that you could use some extra retirement income?

Many new retirees have trouble adjusting to their new lifestyle, and it’s often caused by a sudden drop in income.

Even folks who took steps to prepare for their retirement can face financial difficulties after they stop receiving a regular paycheck from an employer.

There are many ways for retirees to supplement their retirement income, but one of the best just might be something you’ve never even considered: Writing a blog! [Read more…]

How to force Windows to create a new System Restore Point every day

Posted on December 19, 2022

System Restore is a handy tool that you can use to restore your PC’s Windows installation back to a previous (working) state if a virus or some other issue causes your computer to stop working as it should.

I’ve personally used System Restore to quickly get myself out of a lot of jams in the past, usually after installing a program or app that I was asked to test and review.

While it’s not as comforting as having a recent System Image Backup on hand, knowing that I can usually use System Restore to get my computer up and running again in a hurry if disaster ever strikes is great for my peace of mind. [Read more…]

Try this if you always exceed your iPhone’s monthly data cap

Posted on December 18, 2022

Do you have an iPhone with a limited data plan that always seems to run out before the end of the month? If so, you’re not alone.

With all the streaming media and other forms of data-heavy content being consumed today it’s pretty hard to avoid exceeding a modest monthly data cap.

You can always change the way you use the Internet in order to stay under your data cap, but there’s one very simple thing you can try first: Turn off Web Page Preloading in your iPhone’s Safari browser. [Read more…]

Why I use Malwarebytes on all of my computers

Posted on December 18, 2022

Note: This post is is not an ad for Malwarebytes. I’m not affiliated with them in any way and they didn’t pay me to write this post. I’m simply a very happy customer.

And now, on to the post…

I’m frequently asked which antivirus app I use and recommend, and truth be told, that answer changes over time as some antivirus tools get better and others get worse.

But for the last couple of years my answer has remained the same: Malwarebytes

Why? Well, there are several reasons: [Read more…]

Warning: Strangers could be spying on your family right now

Posted on December 17, 2022

Do you have a laptop or desktop PC that’s equipped with a webcam?

How about a baby monitor or some security cameras that are connected to your home’s Wi-Fi network?

If so, people from all over the world might be spying on your family at this very minute! And I’m not just saying that for dramatic effect – it’s absolutely true. [Read more…]