Rick's Daily Tips

How AI is changing the way people approach video editing

Posted on September 17, 2026

Let’s be honest — editing video has never been easy. It takes real technical skill, a good creative instinct, and more time than most people expect.

You’re going through footage, picking out the scenes that actually work, piecing clips together, sorting transitions, fixing the audio, writing captions, and then somehow squeezing it all into whatever format the platform wants.

AI is starting to take a bite out of that workload, handling a lot of the repetitive, planning-heavy parts just from plain-language instructions. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I make Windows 11 open things with one click?

Posted on September 16, 2026

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Question from Frank: Rick, I have a computer running Windows 11 and I have a question about it.

I’m 73 years old and have terribly arthritic fingers which makes it extremely difficult for me to “double-click” on things to open them.

I read somewhere that you can change a setting that’ll make Windows open things with a single click, but I can’t find it.

I’ll be much in your debt if you’d be so kind as to tell me how to set it up. Can you tell me how? [Read more…]

Why you really need to protect your phone with a PIN

Posted on September 15, 2026

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Smartphones are everywhere these days.

In fact, you probably have one in your pocket or purse right this very minute.

Have you ever stopped to think about what could happen if your phone ever gets lost or stolen?

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Complete list of Windows 10/11 keyboard shortcuts

Posted on September 14, 2026

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Virtually every release of a new major Windows version includes a slew of new Windows shortcuts, and Windows 10 and 11 have plenty.

In fact, the latest versions of Windows provide dozens of them for you to use at any time!

Some folks prefer to use the mouse and avoid using the keyboard as much as possible, but others love the speed and efficiency gained by replacing three, four or more mouse clicks with a single keystroke combination.

If you’re one of them, check out this extensive list of keyboard shortcuts you can use to do virtually anything in Windows 10… [Read more…]

5 simple habits that protect you from most cyber threats

Posted on September 14, 2026

Most successful attacks against individuals do not involve sophisticated hacking. They exploit a handful of predictable human behaviors, and closing those gaps blocks a disproportionate share of real-world attack paths.

This post covers five specific habits, the exact threat each one blocks, and what to do if you suspect you have already been compromised.

Why Do a Handful of Habits Cover Most Real-World Attacks?

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