Rick's Daily Tips

How to quickly search the web for any term on a web page

Posted on July 19, 2024

Have you ever been reading something on the Internet and encountered a word or phrase you wanted to learn more about?

If so, you probably did something like this to do a web search on that term:

1 – Highlight the word or phrase.

2 – Copy the highlighted text to the Clipboard.

3 – Launch a new browser window and use it to visit your preferred search engine’s website.

4 – Paste the copied word or phrase into the search box.

Truth be told, I used to do it that way myself, but I eventually learned that there’s a much faster way when using any major web browser: [Read more…]

The benefits of using a video subtitle generator for content creators

Posted on July 19, 2024

In the fast-paced digital age, content creators are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance their videos, expand their reach, and engage a broader audience.

One of the most effective tools at their disposal is the video subtitle generator. This technology not only simplifies the process of adding subtitles to videos but also offers numerous benefits that can significantly boost the effectiveness of video content.

This article explores the key advantages of using a video subtitle generator for content creators, illustrating why this tool has become indispensable in modern content creation. [Read more…]

Review: PowerUrus 12V 200AH LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Rechargeable Battery

Posted on July 18, 2024

A couple of years ago I made the decision to take my home office off the grid and start powering it with a small solar power generation/storage system.

Simply put, I grew weary of not being able to work during the outages that frequently shut down the power grid in my rural neighborhood.

I procured the parts necessary to build that first solar setup and I was so impressed with the results that I decided to take my entire home (mostly) off-grid, one step at a time. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I safely disable User Account Control in Windows?

Posted on July 17, 2024

Question from Charles: I updated my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 a while back.

Ever since then I’ve been getting “User Account Control” warnings several times a month, and I ALWAYS get them when I’m trying to install something new or make a simple settings change.

I can’t seem to do hardly anything at all with getting hit with a warning.

I know that UAC is meant to prevent me from doing something stupid and trashing my system, but I’m an experienced user and I know which types of things I need to avoid.

My question is do you think it would be safe to disable UAC? I really don’t think I need it. [Read more…]