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How Image-to-Video AI can turn existing visuals into more marketing content

Posted on September 11, 2026

Creating a good marketing image often takes more work than people realize. A team may spend hours choosing the right product shot, adjusting the composition, refining the lighting, and making sure the final visual fits the campaign. Once that image is finished, however, it is often used only as a static asset even though it could support much more content.

AI creative platforms such as Nano Banana Pro are making it easier to extend the life of existing visuals. Instead of starting every e-commerce video production from a blank timeline, creators can begin with an approved image and turn it into a short motion asset. This makes image-to-video workflows especially useful for e-commerce, social media, paid advertising, and recurring content campaigns. [Read more…]

How to quickly select multiple items on a PC or Mac

Posted on September 10, 2026

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You probably already know that holding down the Ctrl key on a Windows PC or the Command key on a Mac will allow you to select multiple items one at a time.

The thing is, if you have a lot of items to select it can get a bit tedious and boring by the time the task is finished.

But did you know there’s a super-easy way to select multiple consecutive items with just two mouse clicks?

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How to quickly delete your browsing history in any browser

Posted on September 9, 2026

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There are many benefits derived from deleting your Internet browsing history on a regular basis.

As an example, I receive frantic emails and messages all the time from people who are having strange browser issues.

In every one of those situations I always recommend that they try clearing their browser history before trying anything else. [Read more…]

How to email multiple files as a single attachment from a PC

Posted on September 8, 2026

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Have you ever had to email a bunch of photos or other files to someone else?

If so, you probably had to send all of those files as attachments in a series of several different emails.

Luckily, there’s an easy way to email lots of files as one single attachment. [Read more…]

This is your best protection against malware (and it just might surprise you)

Posted on September 7, 2026

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Regular readers of this blog know many of my posts stress the importance of running regular scans with a really good antivirus/anti-malware app to keep your system free of digital nasties.

But as important as anti-malware software apps are at keeping your PC malware-free, the best protection against viruses, spyware, ransomware and other malicious forms of software has nothing to do with your computer itself.

The best tool you can ever have in your security arsenal is you! [Read more…]