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Rick’s Daily Pick: Adjustable Laptop / Tablet Stand with 360 Rotating Base

Posted on October 3, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this fantastic Adjustable Laptop / Tablet Stand with 360 Rotating Base.

This super-handy stand adjusts for pretty much any viewing angle. It’s compatible with virtually all tablets and laptops up to 16 inches. It also has a plethora of air vents that help keep your device cool while it’s in use.

If you need a really good stand for your device this is an excellent choice.

Click here to check out this Adjustable Laptop / Tablet Stand with 360 Rotating Base at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Blue Ridge Mountains at Dusk”

Posted on October 3, 2026

Today’s POTD features a sunset view of the Blue Ridge Mountains as seen from one of the overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I hope you like it.

Are you interested in trying your hand at landscape photography? Well, this is a great camera to get hit the ground running with! (#ad)

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Monthly Tech Giveaway – October 2026

Posted on September 30, 2026

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October’s winner will receive a fantastic DZVW Laptop Triple Screen Extender 15.6″.

This gem will literally triple your laptop’s screen space by adding an extra 15.6″ monitor on either side of your laptop’s existing screen.

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

Good luck!

Q&A: What exactly is backed up when you make a System Image Backup?

Posted on October 3, 2026

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Question from Olivene: I spent several minutes reading your posts that explain how to create System Image Backups on Windows computers, but I’m a little confused.

I had Carbonite backing up my files for a couple of years and they didn’t back up any of my Windows files.

I learned that the hard way after my hard drive crashed on me. [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I shut my computer down when it’s not being used?

Posted on October 2, 2026

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Question from Milo: I really like your site, Rick. It’s easy to tell that you put a lot of work into it.

I’ve been following you for several months now and I always learn something every time I visit your blog.

I hope you don’t mind but I finally have a question of my own that I need to ask you.

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How to quickly magnetize most any screwdriver

Posted on October 1, 2026

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There are several tools that are must-haves for any tech bench, and a set of small flat-head and Phillips-head screwdrivers top the list.

If you have ever worked on any modern electronic gadgets you know how tiny some of the screws can be, and working with those tiny screws is often frustrating at best.

Let me tell you, the job is a LOT easier if your screwdriver is magnetized. [Read more…]