Rick's Daily Tips

Rick’s Daily Pick: TinyShield Wireless Baby Backseat Car Camera

Posted on March 15, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy TinyShield Wireless Baby Backseat Car Camera.

Do you frequently turn around in your car to check on your baby or toddler in the back seat?

This will help you and your child stay safe by allowing you to check on them at any time with just a quick glance. You probably won’t even need to turn your head to see the monitor.

Click here to check out the TinyShield Wireless Baby Backseat Car Camera at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Stack of Stones”

Posted on March 15, 2026

Today’s POTD features one of the most peculiar sights in all of Ireland: a stack of stones. I did some research and discovered there are many stacks similar to this located in various locations across the Irish countryside. 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 – March 2026

Posted on February 28, 2026

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March’s winner will receive a fantastic Samsung 27” Odyssey OLED G5 Gaming Monitor.

Whether you’re a gamer looking to up your gaming experience or a regular user who is just looking for a great monitor to replace the one you have now, this is a fantastic option.

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

Good luck!

How to keep your work and home computing activities separate

Posted on March 15, 2026

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Do you use the same computer for both work and home use?

If so, keeping those activities isolated from one another could help prevent confusion and perhaps even embarrassment in the event that the two were to somehow become entangled with one another.

Luckily, it’s very easy to keep your work and home computing activities completely isolated from one another. All you have to do is create a new user account to sign into while you’re working. [Read more…]

How to interpret the results of an Internet speed test

Posted on March 14, 2026

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Regular readers of this blog know I’ve written several posts about the importance of occasionally running an Internet speed test.

In a nutshell, these tests allow you to monitor the speed and reliability of your Internet connection and also make sure you’re getting the download and upload speeds you’re paying for every month.

Since several people have asked me how to interpret the scores they receive when they run a test, I thought it might be a good idea to write up the answer in a stand-alone blog post.

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Review: Ytonet Laptop 15.6″ TSA Laptop Carrying Case

Posted on March 13, 2026

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If you do a lot of traveling you know how cumbersome it can be carrying a bulky (and heavy) laptop backpack along with your other belongings.

I’ve mostly always used bulky laptop backpacks to carry my laptops around as I travel, and overall I’m very happy with most of the ones I tried. But sometimes you just need something that’s a little more compact and a lot easier to carry. [Read more…]