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Rick’s Daily Pick: Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip

Posted on June 4, 2025

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My “Pick” for today is the new Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip.

Various models of the MacBook Air have long been one of the best values in Apple’s entire line of laptop and desktop computers. This newest edition is no exception.

If you’re looking to upgrade from an older MacBook or simply wanting to switch over from the Windows world, this machine would be a great option.

Click here to check out the Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop with M4 chip at Amazon.

Picture of the Day: “Beauty in the German Alps”

Posted on June 4, 2025

Today’s POTD features a beautiful scene from the alpine region of Bavaria, Germany’s largest and most picturesque state. I hope you like it.

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Monthly Tech Giveaway – June 2025

Posted on May 31, 2025

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June’s winner will receive this fantastic Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15IAU7 15.6″ Laptop.

This machine is quite inexpensive, but it’s perfect for anyone who needs a dependable laptop for Internet use.

All subscribers to the Standard edition of my Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter have an equal chance to win.

Premium subscribers have two chances to win (their email addresses are added to the “pot” twice).

Not a subscriber? Just enter your email address in the form on this page. Once subscribed you’ll be eligible to win each month’s drawing – starting with this month. Better yet, opt for a Premium subscription for double the chance to win!

The drawing for this month’s prize will be held on June 30 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

How to shop at Amazon without using a credit/debit card

Posted on June 4, 2025

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You probably know that Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer.

You’re also probably aware that you can often save money on your purchases due to Amazon’s low prices and free shipping on many items.

It’s true that Amazon is a great place to shop for the items you need, but many folks think they can’t shop there because they don’t have a credit card or debit card and they don’t want to use their bank account online.

But truth be told, you actually can shop at Amazon without having to give them any credit/debit card or bank account information whatsoever!

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Q&A: Does Malwarebytes still offer a free version?

Posted on June 2, 2025

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Question from Martha: Hi, Rick. I need your help with the Malwarebytes download.

I tried downloading ‘Malwarebytes Free’ by clicking the Free Antivirus Download button on this page but it installs a 14 day trial version instead.

Am I clicking the wrong thing to download the free Malwarebytes? Or maybe I’m doing something wrong?

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Q&A: How can I stop websites from asking to track my location with Firefox?

Posted on June 2, 2025

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Question from Debra: How can I prevent websites from asking for my location when using Firefox?

I hate having to answer that stupid question a dozen times a day, especially when it’s for the very same sites over and over again. [Read more…]