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How to reset your web browser back to its default settings

Posted on December 24, 2023

Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter

There are tons of ways to customize and tweak most current web browsers to make them behave more to our liking.

And in addition to the changes we make on our own, many downloads and browser add-ons take it upon themselves to make changes to our browsers’ settings without us even knowing about it.

These changes add up over time, and eventually your favorite browser might become extremely slow and unstable due to all the changes.

Throw a browser hijacker or malware into the mix and it can even become unusable. If that happens, what should you do? [Read more…]

How to view a photo’s EXIF data on (almost) any device

Posted on December 21, 2023

Most modern digital cameras save some very useful information along with the JPEG images they create.

This information is called Exchangeable Image File data, or simply “EXIF data” for short.

For example, if you ever need to know the exact date and time a particular photo was taken or perhaps which camera, shutter speed or aperture was used, you’ll find that info and a lot more listed in the EXIF data.

Many image editing applications will display a photo’s EXIF data, but the quickest and simplest way to see it is built right in to Microsoft Windows and MacOS. It’s also quite easy on most Android and Apple mobile devices using apps that come pre-installed on them.

Follow the steps below for your device to quickly view any photo’s EXIF data… [Read more…]

Give an old PC new life by replacing Windows with Linux

Posted on December 17, 2023

Do you have an older computer that you’re thinking about replacing because it runs too slowly?

Well, there is a much cheaper alternative (it’s free!) for you to consider.

I know how enticing the idea of simply junking it and replacing it with a brand new PC can be, but you might be better off replacing the operating system instead.

[Read more…]

4 computer upgrades that I still recommend (and 3 that I don’t)

Posted on December 15, 2023

Note: The links in this post are affiliate links.

There was a time when most any upgrade you could make to a computer would pay great dividends in increased speed and/or enhanced capabilities.

But times have changed, and some once-popular upgrades that were no-brainers back in the day no longer provide enough “bang for the buck” to make them worthwhile.

With that in mind, here are three computer upgrades that I no longer recommend for the average computer user: [Read more…]

How to upscale video – Top 4 AI video enhancers in 2024

Posted on December 14, 2023

What is Video Upscaling?

The process of improving the quality of a video by increasing its resolution, clarity, and overall video quality is known as video upscaling.

It involves the use of software or hardware solutions to improve the quality of older videos for wide screens, sharpen unclear videos, and solve issues such as poor lighting or compression artifacts. [Read more…]