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Rick’s Daily Pick: Jackery Explorer 2000 Solar Generator / Portable Power Station w/ dual 200W Solar Panels

Posted on July 18, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this awesome super-handy Jackery Explorer 2000 Solar Generator / Portable Power Station w/ dual 200W Solar Panels.

When the power goes out you’ll be able to keep your essential gear up and running with this gem. It’s great for camping too since you can recharge it with the included solar panels!

Click here to check out the Jackery Explorer 2000 Solar Generator / Portable Power Station w/ dual 200W Solar Panels at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Concentration”

Posted on July 18, 2026

Today’s POTD features a cute little kitten gazing intently at, well…something. 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 – July 2026

Posted on June 30, 2026

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July’s winner will receive a fantastic Euhomy 59QT 12 Volt Refrigerator/Cooler/Freezer.

This portable refrigerator/cooler/freezer will run off your vehicle’s cigarette lighter port. No more buying ice that’s just going to melt overnight!

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

Good luck!

How to play Windows 7 games in Windows 10/11

Posted on July 18, 2026

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Do you love the “old-style” games like Solitaire, Hearts, FreeCell and others that you used to be able to play with Windows 7, but can’t find them in Windows 10 or Windows 11?

Well, those beloved old-style games were removed from the most recent versions of Windows and replaced with “modern” versions that you have to download from the Windows Store.

I happen to prefer the old-style games myself. If you prefer them as well, you can get them back! [Read more…]

Q&A: Did I just completely fry my PC?

Posted on July 17, 2026

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Question from Theresa: Hi, Rick. I’m really upset this morning because my desktop computer was damaged due to a bad electrical outlet.

What happened was I hired an electrician to install an electrical outlet in my new sunroom so I could move my computer out there.

As soon as I plugged the computer in and turned it on I heard a loud POP and now I can’t get either the computer or monitor to come on.

My brother stopped by and checked the outlet and found that it has 238 volts on it instead of 120.

I have two questions: [Read more…]

Reminder: Password Managers still put your online accounts at risk

Posted on July 15, 2026

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It’s no secret that being connected to the Internet makes our computers and mobile devices vulnerable to hackers.

Passwords have long been used to protect our online accounts from those threats, but those once-trusted passwords are becoming less effective by the day as hacking methods become increasingly sophisticated.

In short, a simple password that’s just a few characters long offers very little real protection against the sophisticated hacking methods that are being used today. [Read more…]