Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: Ecoflow Delta Pro 3600Wh Portable Power Station

Posted on June 18, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Ecoflow Delta Pro 3600Wh Portable Power Station.

Do you have a backup power plan to get you through your next extended power outage?

This gem will keep your refrigerator and your most important gadgets powered up for several hours, or even days. It pays to be prepared!

Click here to check out the Ecoflow Delta Pro 3600Wh Portable Power Station at Amazon.

Did you miss (or want to revisit) one of my earlier picks? You might find it right here.

Picture of the Day: “Mountain Stream”

Posted on June 18, 2026

Today’s POTD features one of the numerous mountain streams to be found in the southern Appalachians. I hope you like the it.

Have lots of treasured photos of your own that you’d love to display in your home but you have limited wall space? A digital picture frame (#ad) is an excellent solution. Check them out!

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Monthly Tech Giveaway – June 2026

Posted on May 31, 2026

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June’s winner will receive a fantastic Goldenmate 1000VA/600W Sinewave UPS System w/ LiFePO4 Battery & Surge Protection.

Unlike most regular battery backup devices, this true sinewave UPS comes with an advanced LifePo4 battery and built-in surge protection. It will keep your essential gear running longer while also protecting it against strong power surges.

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 sign-up 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!

Q&A: What’s the world’s most popular operating system?

Posted on June 18, 2026

Question from Frank: I know Windows used to be the most-used operating system of them all, but I have a feeling that might not be the case any longer. I sure do see a lot of people using iPhones these days.

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Is it better to connect to your router via WiFi or wired Ethernet?

Posted on June 17, 2026

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A friend asked me the other day whether he should connect his computer to his router via WiFi or over a wired Ethernet connection.

My answer was…it depends.

First of all, is the computer in question sitting near the router or is it located in another room in the house?

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The one TikTok tool I tell everyone to bookmark

Posted on June 17, 2026

People ask me for tech recommendations constantly, and most of the time my honest answer is that it does not matter much, pick whatever works. Saving TikTok videos is one of the rare cases where I have a firm opinion.

After years of watching friends fight with ad-choked sites and screen recordings, I keep pointing them all to the same place. Here is the tip, and why it earned a permanent spot in my bookmarks.

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