Rick's Daily Tips

Playing Blu-ray on Windows 10: 3 best ways to make sure of it

Posted on November 23, 2023

Did you know that even if your computer has a Blu-ray drive, you still won’t be able to play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10?

The reason for this is that Blu-ray discs are protected by certain region codes to prevent unauthorized copying, distribution, and video playback. This requires specific decoding technology that a professional Blu-ray player provides.

Therefore, this post has come up with 3 ways that can help you play Blu-ray movies on Windows 10. Choose one that works best for you, and begin your cinematic journey! [Read more…]

Q&A: Where can I buy a fireproof external hard drive?

Posted on November 22, 2023

Question from Jeromy : I run a business that deals with some pretty sensitive customer data that I would really prefer not to have stored in the cloud.

I know that cloud storage is supposed to be encrypted and secure, but with all the hacking going on these days I just don’t trust it.

Right now we’re using dual 2TB external USB hard drives to back up all of our data but I’m worried that a fire could wipe it all out.

What I’d really like to get is a 4TB external hard drive that’s fireproof. Do you know where I can get one? [Read more…]

How to transfer your bookmarks to a new computer

Posted on November 22, 2023

If you’ve been using a computer to browse the Internet for a while you’ve probably accumulated several browser bookmarks (aka favorites) that take you to a favorite web page with a single click.

For example, there are about 30 pages that I visit on a regular basis and I have them all bookmarked in my favorite web browsers.

Not all pages are bookmarked in every browser however because some pages simply look and respond better in one specific browser.

I also tend to change computers fairly often, and if I had to re-bookmark all those pages every time it would be a major hassle and a serious time waster.

But as luck would have it, all the major web browsers make it easy to transfer your bookmarks from one computer to another… [Read more…]

Guiding user engagement: Mastering the art of Hello Bars in UX design

Posted on November 22, 2023

User experience (UX) design is a complex field that constantly evolves to meet the ever-changing needs and expectations of online audiences. Website elements like Hello Bars have emerged as effective tools for guiding user engagement.

Hello Bars, also known as notification bars or announcement bars, are subtle yet powerful design features that can have a significant impact on a website’s success. So, let’s explore the concept of hello bars in UX design and best practices for their implementation. [Read more…]