2021-10-15 14:23
If you’ve been using Facebook for more than ten minutes you’re probably aware that scammers are constantly cloning folks’ profiles to create new fake accounts in their name… Read More
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2021-10-14 20:33
Have you ever desperately needed to make a voice call with your iPhone, but the cellular signal at your location was so poor that the call wouldn’t go through? Most of us have at one t… Read More
2021-10-11 14:17
If you have already updated your iPhone to iOS 15 you’ve probably noticed a few changes in the way your phone and apps look and work. One change that I’ve received a lot of negat… Read More
2021-10-06 13:45
I love blogging because it’s a great way for me to help folks with their tech problems. Rick’s Daily Tips covers several tech-related topics, one of which is the field of bloggin… Read More
2021-10-05 12:40
Several people have messaged me recently asking about “driver update notices” that are popping up on their computers. These messages are usually presented in pop-up windows… Read More
2021-10-04 13:48
Question from Aleisha: I remember back when Windows 10 came out Microsoft really tried to push everyone into installing it. Will they be doing the same thing with Windows 11? I w… Read More
2021-10-03 18:18
Question from Ellen: Hi Rick. Thank you for providing such good information. I have a question. I use Safari as my browser and Google as my search engine on my iPhone. My search h… Read More
2021-10-01 14:11
Question from Renée: I hope you can help me with a problem I’m having. Sometimes when I’m on the Internet the Bookmarks bar will just disappear and I have to go into… Read More
2021-10-01 01:54
A Roman writer once described good health and good sense as two of life’s greatest blessings. Indeed, people are willing to invest money to keep themselves fit and in good health. For… Read More
2021-09-30 13:27
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Do you have a stack of old cassette tapes that you never listen to anymore because you have moved on to the digital world? If so, there&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-09-29 18:08
As you probably know by now, the scammers of the world are always coming up with new ways to separate innocent people from their hard-earned money. Since the dawn of the World Wide Web, most… Read More
2021-09-27 13:24
Question from Polly: I bought a Chromebook a few months ago after my Windows laptop died, but now I’ve started having trouble with the Chromebook. Starting last night everything… Read More
2021-09-24 13:17
Question from Kevin: My laptop has Windows 10 on it and every time I press a key to wake it from sleeping I have to sign in again. I’m the only one that has access to this laptop… Read More
2021-09-23 13:42
Question from Valery: A woman was on a local news show talking about ways to make Facebook easier to use. One of the things she recommended was to turn on ‘Dark Mode’ becau… Read More
2021-09-22 11:10
Question from Deborah: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you. Is there a way to listen to Pandora without WiFi or Internet? I mow 4 acres of grass and it sure does get boring. Rick&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-09-21 13:57
Since yesterday morning I’ve received several emails from readers reporting a new scam that appears to be spreading right now. As is often the case, this scam is being spread via email… Read More
2021-09-20 20:00
Question from Carl: I was listening to talk radio the other day and I heard a guy say that the strongest encryption methods in use today are so strong that they will never, ever b… Read More
2021-09-20 18:59
I’m often asked which version of Linux looks and works most like Windows, and my usual answer is Linux Mint with the Cinnamon Desktop. Now that Windows 11 is here, you Linux aficionado… Read More
2021-09-19 18:40
Question from Judy: Hi, Rick. I have a tech question for you. There are so many USB transmitters now that it’s easy to lose track of which transmitter goes to which device. I can… Read More
2021-09-16 14:47
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Judy: I have a question that’s probably going to sound dumb, but I’m curious. I’ve… Read More
2021-09-15 12:44
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Robbie: A couple of days ago I installed the Windows 11 Preview update expecting to have 30 days to c… Read More
2021-09-14 14:00
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Apple has just released an emergency update to iOS 14.8 and iPadOS 14.8 to patch a very serious security flaw. In a nutsh… Read More
2021-09-11 15:45
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Until recently Windows users have been the prime targets for ransomware attacks, but now the scammers are trying to lock… Read More
2021-09-10 22:25
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Tammy O.: Hello Rick. Thanks for all the great computer tips you post. They are a BIG help!! Now I gu… Read More
2021-09-09 15:42
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Many Facebook users believe setting the privacy level of their posts and photos to “Friends” will prevent the… Read More
2021-09-08 19:30
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Corrine V.: I have a 5 year old HP laptop that won… Read More
2021-09-08 16:51
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Carla: A couple of years ago I had a really bad breakup with an ex. It hurt me so much I ended up in… Read More
2021-09-07 19:44
I’ve been using a service called Constant Contact to write and deliver my daily Tech Tips Newsletter emails for about two years now, and for the most part it has worked out fine. But r… Read More
2021-09-06 00:09
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! As you probably know, I’ve been testing the “Preview” version of Windows 11 for a while now, and I thin… Read More
2021-09-04 21:20
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! If you pay attention to the news you know that the American job market is in great shape these days. As you probably know… Read More
2021-09-04 20:36
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! As I reported in this post, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 will officially be released to the masses on October… Read More
2021-09-02 10:03
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Eloise: I recently started using the Facebook app on my phone and there’s something that’… Read More
2021-09-01 19:28
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Microsoft has just revealed in this blog post that Windows 11 will be officially released on October 5, 2021. On that dat… Read More
2021-08-30 20:24
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Shirley: How can I set the Desktop background on my Windows 10 PC to display pretty photos like the o… Read More
2021-08-29 23:20
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Have you ever found a gift card that you had forgotten about lying around the house and wondered if it had a spendable ba… Read More
2021-08-27 19:30
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! As you probably know, malware infections can cause all kinds of strange problems on Windows PCs. That’s why if your… Read More
2021-08-26 14:54
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! It’s human nature to want to help others in need. And whenever possible, most people believe we should. Unfortunate… Read More
2021-08-24 19:30
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Andy: I need help with an Internet issue, Rick. Several websites that used to load just fine won&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-08-24 19:20
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! The Windows Desktop in every version of Microsoft Windows since Win 95 has included a “My Computer” icon whic… Read More
2021-08-24 18:18
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Rod: My friend and I were discussing the advancements that have been made in technology when an inter… Read More
2021-08-23 13:34
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! With the leap to a fully digital world, a wide array of media formats have sprung up as video continues its takeover of t… Read More
2021-08-22 21:01
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Have you ever checked into a hotel and made your way to your room, only to discover that you forgot to pack your phone ch… Read More
2021-08-19 15:52
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Alice: My boss just bought a new multifunction printer to replace the HP Officejet Pro X576dw printer… Read More
2021-08-16 18:24
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Several people have forwarded what appear to be email invoices for Norton products and services they supposedly ordered… Read More
2021-08-16 18:05
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Penny N.: I have a laptop with a 23 inch external monitor attached to it. The laptop is a L… Read More
2021-08-14 14:55
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Kate B.: Hi Rick! Can you tell me how to hide my photos from people who are not friends with me on Fa… Read More
2021-08-11 19:00
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! As you probably know, some scams seem to come and go, often disappearing completely before they come back some time later… Read More
2021-08-10 18:46
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Lauren: I have a Dell desktop computer with Windows 10 on it and I’ve recently started having t… Read More
2021-08-09 20:42
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Melanie: My dad just bought a new iPhone 12 Pro and… Read More
2021-08-06 19:05
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Do you remember when everyone used DVDs? Do you still use them today? DVDs (or “Digital Versatile Disc”) tech… Read More
2021-08-04 00:45
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Now that folks are starting to travel again, here’s a little reminder… If you’ve been on Facebook for… Read More
2021-08-02 19:51
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Bruce: Rick, I have an old Windows XP computer and… Read More
2021-08-01 21:15
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. It’s no secret that Amazon provides one of the best shopping experiences you’ll ever find if you shop online. Well, th… Read More
2021-07-31 20:04
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Bob C.: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you. We’ve all heard the terms “The Cloud”… Read More
2021-07-29 19:50
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Do you ever receive electronic documents that you need to sign and then return to the original sender? If so, you know wh… Read More
2021-07-27 17:33
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Cathy H.: My laptop died a few months ago and I decided to give a Chromebook a try. I ended up purcha… Read More
2021-07-26 17:33
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! I’ll admit it. Wireless printers that allow you to print via WiFi instead of having to connect a cable sure… Read More
2021-07-25 20:19
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! As you probably know by now, the scammers of the world love to target Facebook users simply because there are so many pot… Read More
2021-07-23 17:52
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! By default, when people call you on your smartphone the ringtone sounds the same regardless of who it is that’s cal… Read More
2021-07-21 21:00
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. If you work on computers or other electronic items, you really need a h… Read More
2021-07-21 20:20
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Cilla: I had a conversation with a Microsoft support person a couple of years ago. He told me that if… Read More
2021-07-20 20:59
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Could you use an extra 10 million bucks? Yeah, me too. Well there’s a very easy way to earn it, and you can do it q… Read More
2021-07-19 19:00
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! One of the great things about modern smartphones and tablets is their ability to run apps that perform a wide variety of… Read More
2021-07-18 20:56
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Question from Caroline G.: I have a Facebook page that I set up to promote a Christian-themed novel that I wro… Read More
2021-07-18 16:07
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! For whatever reason, the folks at Microsoft have decided it’s a good idea to hide file extensions when using the Fi… Read More
2021-07-17 20:00
Click here to sign up for my free Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter! Do you have an iPhone, an iPad or an Android device? If so, you probably know that by default your device will update you… Read More
2021-07-16 18:40
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Have you ever needed to charge your iPhone only to discover that you forgot to bring your lightning cable or charger with you? If so, you&rs&hell…Read More
2021-07-15 14:59
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. I’ve been blogging for the better part of a decade and I thought I knew pretty much everything I needed to know about the technical si… Read More
2021-07-14 17:22
Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss a tip! If you’ve been a Windows user for any length of time you probably know that there are ti… Read More
2021-07-14 14:54
Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter so you’ll never miss a tip! Question from Kim: I have a pair of AirPods that I love dearly. I’ve used many diff… Read More
2021-07-13 20:55
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Question from Ben: My aunt recently sold her house and moved to anothe… Read More
2021-07-09 15:09
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! I frequently receive frantic messages from folks who have managed to get loc… Read More
2021-07-07 14:18
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Question from Barbra: Can you explain what “jailbreaking”… Read More
2021-07-06 13:25
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! There’s another dangerous scam making the rounds right now via both em… Read More
2021-07-05 15:52
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Regular readers of this blog know I often warn against installing apps from… Read More
2021-07-04 19:00
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! The Internet has forever changed the way we acquire new software to run on o… Read More
2021-07-02 23:35
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Question from Sean N.: My wife and I rented out a spare bedroom t… Read More
2021-06-29 20:45
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Glenda J.: … Read More
2021-06-29 20:07
Question from Sara: Facebook sends dozens of email notifications every day to my email account and it’s really a pain having to delete them before I can even begin checking my em… Read More
2021-06-28 19:29
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Question from Daniel: Hi Rick. I have a question about computer hardwa… Read More
2021-06-25 11:56
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Soon after Microsoft released Windows 10 back in July 2015 I began receiving… Read More
2021-06-24 14:56
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Maurine:&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-06-22 13:43
Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines of laptops are excellent machines, but one of their few major negatives for many users is the lack of I/O ports. For some people this isn&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-06-20 20:30
Like my tips? Click here to sign up for my free Daily Tech Tips Newsletter and you’ll never miss one! Question from Gary M.: My ISP has notified me that I have exceeded the… Read More
2021-06-18 14:09
Question from Eugene: I just bought a new Chromebook and to my amazement there is no ‘Delete’ key on the key board. What’s up with that? Rick’s answer: Eu… Read More
2021-06-17 12:46
Question from Carrie: I went to Costco this morning and when I got home my phone wasn’t in my purse. I checked both my car and my apartment from one end to other and it just isn… Read More
2021-06-16 11:07
Do you use a Windows 10 PC? If so, take a look at the “Notifications” area in the lower-right corner of the screen… See that little “Temperature” display? That… Read More
2021-06-14 20:45
Question from Karla: Hi Rick. I hope you can give me some advice about “reviving” an old laptop. What I have is an older laptop that had Windows on it before the hard drive… Read More
2021-06-14 11:54
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Karen: I have a question about surge protection after reading one of your recent articles. If there’s a close ligh… Read More
2021-06-12 22:25
Question from Shaina C.: I have a USB flash drive with several hundred photos on it that I scanned during a recent visit to my grandmother’s house. These are precious family pict… Read More
2021-06-11 15:10
A while back I wrote a post warning about fake ads that are being published on Facebook. Well, just this morning I noticed that a recurring fake ad offering to sell unclaimed Amazon packages… Read More
2021-06-08 20:01
If you’ve been following the news of late you’re probably aware that there’s a shortage of computer chips right now. There are several factors contributing to the shortage… Read More
2021-06-07 18:59
Question from Alveda G: I found out through a mutual friend that my ex recently broke into my Facebook account. Apparently he checked my search history to see if I was trying to hook u… Read More
2021-06-07 11:39
Note: The links in this post are affiliate links. Question from Kerrie: I have a MacBook Pro and don’t own a Windows computer. If I copy files from my MacBook Pro onto a thumb dr… Read More
2021-06-04 14:28
I recently wrote a post explaining how to make the mouse pointer larger in response to a reader who was having trouble tracking the pointer on her computer screen. The solution I recommended… Read More
2021-06-02 20:30
Question from Lois C.: I use a computer all day at work and it’s gets pretty boring. I’d like to listen to music while I work. My boss said I can listen to a radio but I do… Read More
2021-06-02 18:24
If you’ve been keeping up with me on Facebook for a while you’ve probably noticed that I never, ever post a “Check-In” on my Timeline. And I never will. If you’… Read More
2021-06-02 00:43
Note: The links on this page are affiliate links. Question from Dora: A few months ago I bought a Kindle Fire HD tablet and decided to get the one with “Special Offers” to… Read More
2021-05-27 22:21
Question from Alvin: I recently retired after working for the same construction company for 43 years. Now I’d like to take up something new to occupy all this free time that… Read More
2021-05-27 20:10
Last week I received a heads-up from a friend that Xfinity was now offering 1.2Gbps Internet service in my neck of the woods. I did a little checking around and discovered they are now offer… Read More
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