Hello, and welcome…
Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Update for Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Topics covered in this issue…
• How to convert an MP4 video to a GIF
• Enable the F8 key for booting Windows 10/11 into Safe Mode
• Did you know Gmail has dozens of handy keyboard shortcuts?
• Q&A: What’s the tallest dog that ever lived?
• Info about my photo / file recovery service
Today’s Sponsor…
Caitlin Bacher will teach you how to create a profitable course business that generates predictable revenue every month without launching.
Have something you’d like to tell thousands of awesome subscribers?
Click here to sponsor the next available issue.
Welcome, new subscribers….
You can make sure these updates keep landing in your Inbox by adding my email address to your Address Book or Contacts List. Click here for instructions.
Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Click here to subscribe.
Today’s Quick Tip….
How to convert an MP4 video to a GIF
Do you have a short MP4 video (or a clip of a longer one) that you’d like to convert to a GIF?
The easiest way to do that is to use an online conversion tool like CloudConvert. This handy tool will convert any short MP4 video (or snippet of a larger video) to a GIF image.
Simply click here to access CloudConvert’s MP4 to GIF conversion tool, then select the MP4 file you want to convert and choose any options that you want to change (they are self-explanatory). You’ll have a GIF file you can use in no time.
By the way, CloudConvert can convert other video formats as well. Simply choose the format that matches the format of your video.
Note: CloudConvert is a ‘freemium” tool that allows you to make up to 25 conversions per day at no charge. If you need to make more than that you’ll be asked to pay a small fee.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips…
• Enable the F8 key for booting Windows 10/11 into Safe Mode
You probably know that Microsoft has disabled the F8 key for booting Windows 10/11 into Safe Mode. But did you know you can easily re-enable that option?
• Did you know Gmail has dozens of handy keyboard shortcuts?
Gmail has dozens of handy keyboard shortcuts available for performing various tasks with their email service. This post explains how to quickly pull up (and optionally print) a comprehensive cheat-sheet showing all those shortcuts.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
Pro blogging tip…
Rick’s Daily Tips is hosted by InMotion Hosting. Click here to find out why.
Rick’s Daily Pick…
Brother MFCL2710DW Monochrome All-In One Laser Printer (#ad)
Tired of paying big bucks for expensive ink cartridges every time you turn around?
This multifunction laser printer from Brother can literally print thousands of black & white pages on a single toner cartridge. Just think of all the money you’ll save over the course of a year’s time.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Q&A: What’s the tallest dog that ever lived?
A reader is curious about the height of the largest dog ever recorded. This post has the answer.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Meta releases newsletter platform numbers, and it’s good news for Substack
• F-Secure discovers HP printers loaded with security holes
• Log4j software bug: What you need to know
• The robot chefs that can cook your Christmas dinner
• Meta files federal lawsuit to uncover individuals running a phishing scam on its platforms
Wondering how you can help me keep doing what I’m doing?
1 – If you’d like to help support my work, you can do so by leaving me a tip.
Every penny of your tip will go towards my blog’s web hosting and other related fees, which are substantial.
2 – You can Forward this email to a friend along with a short note of recommendation. (Just click the “Forward” button or link.)
Rest assured that anything you can do to help me keep helping folks will be greatly appreciated.
Rick’s Photo / File Recovery Service…
Do you have precious photos and/or other irreplaceable files that you’d like to recover from a non-working computer?
Chances are I’ll be able to recover them for you, even if the machine won’t turn on or start up correctly.
Have a question, comment or suggestion? Hit the Reply button and reply to this email. I love hearing what you have to say…
Thanks so much, and have an amazing day.
Your tech buddy,
Rick Rouse
https://www.RicksDailyTips.com