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Rick’s Daily Pick: AceMagic M5 14500HX Mini PC w/ Windows 11 Pro

Posted on May 20, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic AceMagic M5 14500HX Mini PC w/ Windows 11 Pro.

I love these mini PCs because they pack full desktop power into a case that’s about the size of an extra-thick hardback book.

If you’re looking for a powerful desktop PC that won’t take up a ton of desk space, this is the one. It comes loaded with Windows 11 Pro which is a really nice bonus.

Click here to check out the AceMagic M5 14500HX Mini PC w/ Windows 11 Pro at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Bubbles”

Posted on May 20, 2026

Today’s POTD features one of the true joys of childhood: colorful soap bubbles. I hope you like 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 – May 2026

Posted on April 30, 2026

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Mays winner will receive a fantastic Blackview 14″ Laptop Screen Extender.

This is an easy and very affordable way to add not just one, but two extra screens to your laptop (for three screens total).

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 May 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Q&A: Can I turn off the sound my PC makes when it starts up?

Posted on May 20, 2026

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Question from Arnold: I’m an early riser and my wife always sleeps later than I do.

When I turn my HP Windows PC on in the mornings the sound it makes while it’s starting up sometimes wakes her up.

I’m getting tired of her being grumpy all day when that happens.

Is there a way to turn that sound off and make the computer boot up silently? [Read more…]

How to quickly find a recently visited web page in your browser

Posted on May 18, 2026

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Have you ever tried to find a web page you had visited in the recent past but you couldn’t remember the title of the page or even the name of the website it was on?

I often find myself needing to revisit pages I’ve visited, and I’ve discovered a handy little trick that usually helps me find them in just a few seconds: Searching the browser history!

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An important warning for parents of small children

Posted on May 17, 2026

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As you surely already know, the Internet can be a very dangerous place – and social media has made it more dangerous still.

I have already written several posts warning parents about the dangers of posting photos of their small children online, and now the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has boosted the danger to an entirely new level. [Read more…]