Rick's Daily Tips

Q&A: Can you determine someone’s location by their IP address?

Posted on February 7, 2026

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Question from (name withheld by request): I hope you can help me, Rick. Someone is sending me threatening emails, and it has me worried.

I’m pretty sure it’s my ex-boyfriend because he mentions things in the emails that only he should know about. The thing is, I don’t recognize the email address.

I know you can get the IP address from an email’s headers because I researched it online. Is there any way to trace that IP address and find out where the emails are being sent from? [Read more…]

How (and when) to boot Windows 10 and Windows 11 into Safe Mode

Posted on February 7, 2026

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If you’ve been a Windows user for any length of time you probably know that there are times when it helps to boot Windows into Safe Mode.

In a nutshell, booting into Safe Mode forces Windows to load just the most basic Windows files and hardware drivers.

This helps a great deal when trying to remove stubborn viruses, track down faulty hardware drivers and resolve a wide range of software issues.

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Q&A? How do you pin a folder to the Taskbar in Windows 11?

Posted on February 6, 2026

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Question from Bob: Is there a way to put a folder on the Taskbar? I know I could in Windows 10 but I haven’t figured it out for Windows 11.

I like my desktop to be clean, but I like the ease of opening things with one click and I tend to add things to the Taskbar, and a folder would be handy. [Read more…]

Beginner’s guide to flipping abandoned properties: tools, tips, and first steps

Posted on February 6, 2026

Flipping abandoned properties can offer a unique opportunity for investors and renovators looking to enter the real estate market. This process involves purchasing neglected properties, renovating them, and selling them for profit.

For beginners, the endeavor can be as exciting as it is daunting. It requires a solid understanding of the real estate market, a keen eye for potential, and an array of skills from negotiation to renovation.

In this article, we’ll explore some essential tools, tips, and the first steps needed to successfully flip abandoned properties.

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How to make your sluggish Windows PC run like new again

Posted on February 5, 2026

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I frequently receive questions about speeding up computers that have become sluggish over time or fixing problems that prevent Windows from working as it should.

There are a number of different responses that I usually have for those questions, and the one I give depends on the actual issues they are experiencing with their machines.

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