Rick's Daily Tips

Q&A: Do you think I should Jailbreak my iPhone?

Posted on December 15, 2022

Question from Jamie: My mom recently bought me my first iPhone.

It took me a while to get used to it but now that I have, I really like it.

My question is should I jailbreak it? [Read more…]

How word games can improve your logical thinking

Posted on December 12, 2022

Are you looking for a fun way to sharpen your logical thinking skills? Word games are a great way to exercise your brain and improve your cognitive skills.

Not only are these activities a great form of entertainment, but they can also help to improve your problem-solving abilities, creativity, and critical thinking.

In this post, we’ll discuss the various types of word games available and how they can help you sharpen your logical thinking skills. So read on to find out more about how word games can help you become a better thinker. [Read more…]

How to retrieve a forgotten WiFi password from a Windows 11 PC

Posted on December 11, 2022

Here’s a quick question for you…

If you had to connect a new computer or other device to your WiFi network, would you be able to enter the network’s password (aka network security key)?

If you’re like most folks, the answer could well be no. [Read more…]

How to use your smartphone as a portable document scanner

Posted on December 10, 2022

Important: After I published a link to this post in my newsletter I found out that CamScanner is now downloading a trial version of the app instead of the free version by default.

This is very misleading and I can no longer recommend it in good conscience.

If you’re still interested in the app, you can read more about the various plans right here.

This is a sad development because it really is a fantastic app. But I just can’t recommend something that misleads its potential users.

I apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused. [Read more…]