There are quite a few ways to take a screenshot of a specific scene of any YouTube video. Sometimes, I need to get a screenshot for work, for instance to use an image as a teaser for an article. Other YouTube users may have different reasons for wanting to capture a specific frame. Maybe because…
Author: Martin Brinkmann
Microsoft is not done yet, adds more “Recommendations” to Windows 11
One of the new features of Windows 11 was the recommendations section of the start menu. Windows displays recently added programs or opened files in the section. Microsoft likes it that much, that it made it a mandatory feature. You can reduce the number of recommendations or even display none at all, but you can’t…
Spotube: open source Spotify client without ads
You have plenty of options when it comes to listening to music. From traditional radio and Internet radio to locally stored music, music CDs, or online services such as Spotify or YouTube. If you like Spotify, but do not like the advertisements that come with a free account, then you might like what the open…
Migrating from Skype to Microsoft Teams
Microsoft plans to retire the communication software Skype in May 2025 and recommends that users switch to Microsoft Teams for all their communication needs. You may ask yourself now how that works. How do you get data like your contacts migrated to Microsoft Teams? This guide walks describes what Microsoft has in store for you…
Microsoft is finally giving Edge Game Assist a necessary feature
If you do play games on your computer, you may have tabbed out of the game before to launch a web browser and run a search for clues or information. Steam users can use the integrated browser for that, which has been around for a long time. Game Assist is Microsoft’s universal answer to the…
4K Video Downloader+ Review: solid program with a big weakness
Internet users have plenty of options when it comes to the downloading of videos. From online services over browser extensions to programs. Problem is: not all of them have the best interest of the user in mind. Some may be riddled with ads, track users, or limit downloads in one way or another. You may…
How to add HEIC image file format support on Windows 10
Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system does not support the HEIC image format natively. The same is true for Windows 11. You can check out my guide on adding HEIC and HEVC support to Windows 11, if you run that operating system. Microsoft is offering a paid extension to add support, but there is a way…
KeePass 2.58 password manager is out
A new version of the password manager KeePass for Windows is now available. KeePass 2.58 is the first release of the password manager in 2025. The last version, KeePass 2.57.1, was released in October 2024. The update is a smaller one. It introduces a few minor features and changes. Good news is that no security…
Opera’s AI Browser Operator: AI in the browser acts now in your name
Most interactions with AI follow a chat-like system. You write or say something, and the AI responds. This may go back and forth, for instance when you have follow-up questions or need corrections. Opera Software unveiled AI Browser Operator today. The integrated AI agent is more capable than traditional AI, as it is designed to…
Nvidia releases patch for GeForce black screen issues
Nvidia released an unscheduled hotfix driver that it says is fixing black screen issues on older generation GeForce graphics cards. The details: Nvidia fixed black screen issues in the Game Ready driver 572.60 last week, but only for RTX 5000 graphics card. The hotfix fixes the issue for older video cards now as well. The…