Rick's Daily Tips

How to take the best screenshot from a YouTube video

Posted on February 22, 2024

If you’ve ever tried to capture a screenshot from a YouTube video you know how difficult it can be to find just the right frame to capture.

Unless your timing with the “Pause” button is absolutely perfect it can take quite a while to find a frame that will look great as a screenshot.

Well, I’m about to give you a little tip that will make finding just the right frame almost as easy as finding a grain of sand on a beach.

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How to manually run a full virus scan with Microsoft Defender

Posted on February 22, 2024

As I explained in this post, both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a built-in antivirus engine called Microsoft Defender.

And truth be told, it actually does a pretty good job at keeping your PC virus-free.

But like all other antivirus apps, Microsoft Defender isn’t perfect. It’s always possible that a digital nasty will slip through and infect your system. [Read more…]

Warning: Always maintain control of your website’s domain name

Posted on February 22, 2024

Do you own a blog or some other type of website?

If so, you should know that it’s a very dangerous practice to assign control of your domain name and/or website content to a third party.

If you allow someone else to take control of those vital assets, you just might have a very difficult time regaining control of them if your relationship with that person or company goes south.

In fact, it just might be impossible. [Read more…]

What is the role of an AMS Manager in IT?

Posted on February 22, 2024

Application Management Services (AMS) in IT focuses on the continuous management, maintenance, and improvement of organizational IT applications.

The AMS Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring these services run efficiently and effectively, optimizing application performance and aligning IT services with business goals.

This article aims to delve into the responsibilities of an AMS Manager, highlighting their significance in enhancing IT service delivery and achieving operational excellence. [Read more…]