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Monthly Tech Giveaway – February 2024

Posted on January 31, 2024

Note: The links on this page are affiliate links.

February’s winner will receive this super-compact, but powerful Beelink Mini PC.

This little gem is about the size of an extra wide brick but it has all the power and features of a full-size mid-grade desktop PC.

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 Beelink Mini PC will be held on the evening of February 28 and the winner will be notified by email. The winner will be selected at random.

Good luck!

Does your Apple device qualify for a free replacement battery?

Posted on January 29, 2024

For reasons I explained in this post, I usually recommend skipping the extended warranty when you buy a new computer or mobile device.

That being said, plenty of folks disagree with me, and that’s fine.

If having your new computer or other device covered by an extended warranty gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling and lets you sleep well at night, then I’d say it’s money well spent.

And guess what? If you happen to have an Apple device that’s covered by an AppleCare Protection Plan, it might already qualify to receive a new battery at no charge under the plan. [Read more…]

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…]