Rick's Daily Tips

How can panelboards improve efficiency through optimizing power distribution and more?

Posted on May 20, 2025

Efficient power distribution is vital for smooth operations across industries, commercial spaces, and even large residential complexes. Unreliable systems not only cause energy wastage but also
increase downtime and maintenance costs.

This is where a well-designed panelboard comes into play, acting as a central point for distributing electrical power safely and systematically. Modern panelboards do far more than manage circuits. [Read more…]

How to download ALL the data Google has collected about you

Posted on May 17, 2025

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If you’ve been using the Internet for a while you’ve probably used several of Google’s many services.

In fact, my guess is you use several of them on a regular basis.

For example, do you use Gmail?

How about YouTube or Google Maps?

Or perhaps their ultra-popular Chrome browser?

Although you probably don’t use all of them, Google actually has dozens of popular online services and tools that are used by billions of people world-wide on a daily basis. [Read more…]

How to choose the right Surge Protector for your computer (and other devices)

Posted on May 16, 2025

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Most everyone has lost at least one appliance or electronic device due to a power surge or lightning strike at some point.

But a quality surge protector can help protect your valuable equipment from damage during the next one (and believe me, there WILL be a next one).

For maximum protection, it’s essential that you choose the best surge protector for the device(s) in question. [Read more…]