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Rick’s Daily Pick: Kaiweets Non-Contact Voltage Tester w/ Signal Percentage

Posted on May 2, 2026

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My “Pick” for today is this super-handy Kaiweets Non-Contact Voltage Tester w/ Signal Percentage.

Does that wire you’re about to touch have dangerous voltage on it?

Did you flip the right breaker before starting your electrical repair job?

This little gem will instantly and answer those questions.

Click here to check out the Kaiweets Non-Contact Voltage Tester w/ Signal Percentage at Amazon.

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

Picture of the Day: “Misty Sunrise”

Posted on May 2, 2026

Today’s POTD features an early-morning scene from the Alvarado area of Washington County, Virginia. 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!

THIS is why you need a strong password on your WiFi network

Posted on May 2, 2026

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I have written many times about why it’s so important to protect your family’s WiFi network by enabling encryption on it and locking it down with a strong password.

Well, this slightly old, but still very relevant news story is a real-world example of why locking your WiFi network down is so important. I ran across it while doing some research for a related blog post and thought I’d share it with you. [Read more…]

Scam alert: Beware this dangerous loan scam that’s going around

Posted on May 1, 2026

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The Internet is a haven for legions of scammers who use it to deliver all manner of fraudulent “offers” to potential victims.

One of the most dangerous scams you’re likely to encounter on the web is making the rounds right now via email.

As usual, there are several variations of this scam, but they all work pretty much the same way: [Read more…]

How to use your smartphone as a magnifying glass

Posted on April 30, 2026

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Do you always have a magnifying glass handy when you need one? Nah, me neither.

But I almost always have my smart phone with me, and I’m guessing you do too.

Well guess what? You can use your phone as a magnifying glass in a pinch. [Read more…]