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Pet Peeve: Having to call to cancel something I signed up for online

Posted on January 10, 2024

Have you ever signed up for a service online only to discover later that you had to call them up on the phone to cancel?

I recently had that happen to me, and I found it annoying to say the least.

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Why every student should have a bank account for career development

Posted on January 4, 2024

Have you ever considered how having your bank account could be a game-changer for your future career?

It’s not just a place to keep your money safe. It’s a secret weapon for becoming smart with money and preparing for the real world. This article will explore why every student should have a student bank account. [Read more…]

How to visually monitor your home while you’re away

Posted on December 31, 2023

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

Do you ever worry about vandals and burglars damaging or ransacking your home while you’re gone?

Unfortunately, in today’s world that is a very valid concern.

A good home security system is a great deterrent, but not every home needs a full-blown system like that.

Depending on your home’s size and layout, an inexpensive and strategically placed IP camera or two could be all you need keep a virtual “eye” on your house while you’re out of town using your smart phone, tablet or laptop computer. [Read more…]

Monthly Tech Giveaway – January 2024

Posted on December 31, 2023

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January’s winner will receive a ViewSonic VX3276-4K-MHD 32 Inch 4K UHD Monitor.

If you’ve been wanting to upgrade to a really nice 32 inch monitor, here’s your chance to qualify to win one for free.

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 form on this page. Once subscribed you’ll be eligible to win each month’s drawing – starting with this month!

The drawing for this month’s prize will be held on the evening of January 31 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

7 tips for easy and hassle-free Christmas gift returns

Posted on December 26, 2023

Have you ever received a Christmas gift that was the wrong size, didn’t match the decor of your home, or you simply didn’t like?

Virtually all of us have, and in some cases we ended up trying to return it.

Whatever the reason, returning a Christmas gift can sometimes be a hassle, especially if the gift is of the tech variety.

Here are a few tips that can help ensure that you can return unwanted tech gifts with the least amount of hassle possible: [Read more…]