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Tech titans and triumphs: Stories of sobriety and success

Posted on February 26, 2025

The tech industry is renowned for its fast-paced environment and high-pressure demands, which can lead to various challenges, including substance abuse.

However, numerous tech entrepreneurs have not only battled their addictions, some through Alcohol Rehab, but have also emerged victorious, transforming their lives and careers in the process.

Here, we explore the inspiring stories of five tech-related business figures who overcame substance abuse and went on to achieve remarkable success. [Read more…]

Thanks so much for reading and sharing my tech tips!

Posted on January 11, 2025

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

I began writing my Rick’s Daily Tips tech blog back in 2012 with the hope of sharing what I have learned about technology over the years with my friends and anyone else who might find my tips useful.

Last night I logged into my blog to begin writing a new post and noticed the total number of posts I’ve written to date: 4,622! [Read more…]

Birthday presents: The best ideas for students

Posted on May 1, 2024

How many times have you found yourself in a situation where you’re invited to a birthday party and have vague ideas about what to present? It’s always difficult to guess the tastes and wishes of another person.

It’s especially challenging when a birthday person is a student. It would be much easier if you had to buy a present for a child.

Students represent a segment of the population that cannot be called mature but they are not children anymore. They are always at the forefront of innovation, the latest devices, and technological news. [Read more…]

Q&A: How on earth do you remember all this tech stuff?

Posted on January 3, 2024

Question from Marie: You never cease to amaze me, Rick. It seems like you have an answer for every question that people ask of you.

How on earth do you remember all the obscure and complicated tech stuff that we’re always asking you about? Do you have a photographic memory or something? [Read more…]

Q&A: What does the term ‘bottleneck’ mean?

Posted on July 9, 2023

Question from Alvin: I recently retired after working for the same construction company for 43 years.

Now I’d like to take up something new to occupy all this free time that I suddenly have to fill.

I’ve always wanted to learn about computers so I’ve started reading a few tech blogs, and RicksDailyTips is one of them (thanks to my brother Keith for recommending it).

I’m not tech savvy by any stretch (I hope to change that eventually) but I do believe I’m progressing ok for an older dude who still uses a flip phone.

There’s a term that keeps popping up in the articles I read that I just can’t seem to get my head around. Can you tell me what the word “bottleneck” means in regards to computers? [Read more…]