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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Wednesday, March 8, 2023
• Tips for enhancing the privacy and security of your Android devices
• Q&A: How do you take just part of a house off-grid to go solar?
• Scam alert: Are you being spied on via your own webcam?
• Video: Which wolf will you feed?
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Question from Keith: I just finished reading your post about taking your home office off-grid and I found it very encouraging because I’d love to that for just a couple of rooms in my own house.
My question is how do you take just part of a house off-grid while leaving the rest of it connected to the power line? [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, December 17, 2022
• How to block someone on Facebook Messenger
• Q&A: Should I buy solar panels or a generator for my RV?
• Enable the F8 key for booting Windows 10/11 into Safe Mode
• Did you know Canada has a “Spotted Lake”?
Question from Stanley: My wife and I bought an RV and we’re planning to do some traveling (and of course camping).
Not a lot at first, just an occasional long weekend visit to one of the parks in our area (there are several).
Then after I retire in three years we’re going to hit the road and do some serious travelling (and LOTS of camping).
My question: Which is better for RV camping – solar panels or a generator? [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Friday, October 7, 2022
• Q&A: Can you recommend a good source for info about converting to solar power?
• Here’s a simple tip for faster typing on your smartphone
• Why natural light is perfect for portrait photography
• Q&A: Why don’t car insurance premiums go down as the car depreciates?