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Roy Bretton

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How To Do Quick Edits In Camtasia

The title of my blog post and video today is; How to do quick edits in Camtasia. If you want a simple, repeatable workflow to get videos edited and uploaded fast, this guide walks through my real-world process in Camtasia. I cover separating tracks, timeline zoom, background removal, zoom-in animations, reversing transitions, adding a reusable subscribe bell, and building a quick folding outro. These are the exact steps I use when turning raw recordings into YouTube-ready videos. What You’ll Learn How to separate and manage tracks so you only move what you intend Timeline zoom (+/−) for precise trimming and […]

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10 Practical Ways To Earn From Your Laptop (Affiliate Marketing And Beyond)

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The title of my video and blog post today is, 10 Different Ideas To Earn From Your Laptop.If you know me, you’ll know I value the skills taught at Wealthy Affiliate—websites, SEO, content, and online business fundamentals. While affiliate marketing is a great path, those same skills can open doors to many other income streams you can run entirely from your laptop. Below are ten practical ideas you can start exploring today. My encouragement: don’t try to do everything—pick one or two, go deep, and get good. 1) Build Websites For Clients Local businesses, trades, clubs, and creators all need […]

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Why YouTube Is Easier Than Blogging!

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The title of my blog post and video today is, Why YouTube is easier than blogging! I’ve found it faster and more natural to create a YouTube video than to write a long blog post. Speaking to camera with a few rough bullet points lets me be myself, show what I’m talking about on screen, and get the facts across in my own voice. In this post I compare the two approaches, share a simple workflow, and invite your questions. You can also see my video on the Wealthy Affiliate platform, this is where people tend to comment and you […]

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How To Find Your YouTube Comments Fast (Desktop & Mobile)

In this quick guide, I’ll show you the fastest ways to find the comments you’ve made on other people’s YouTube videos and how to view and manage comments on your own channel. We’ll cover the notifications route, the dedicated comment history page, and YouTube Studio for your channel’s comments. Why this matters Notifications disappear quickly, which makes it easy to miss replies. Using the methods below, you can jump straight to your comment threads and keep conversations moving. Method 1: Check notifications (quick but limited) On desktop or mobile, click the bell icon at the top right of YouTube. Look […]

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Are You Responding to YouTube Comments?

The title on my blog posts and YouTube video today is, “Are you responding to YouTube comments?” Today’s video and post are a reminder to myself as much as to anyone else. I realised this morning that I have not been replying to YouTube comments as consistently as I should. So here is a quick, practical guide showing where to find your latest comments in YouTube Studio and why replying matters for your channel’s growth and your community.             Why Replying to Comments Matters Boosts engagement: Every reply is another interaction on your video, which […]

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Why Two Or Three Monitors Are Better Than One – Efficiency Tip

The title of my blog post today is, Why two or three monitors are better than one.In this post I explain why, after years of experience working from home and as a digital nomad, I firmly believe that using two or three external monitors dramatically improves efficiency compared to a single laptop screen. My Current Setup While travelling in Greece and working with a 10-year-old laptop, I’ve felt the difference of being limited to one screen. Normally, I work from home in the UK with a setup of three 27-inch Dell monitors. Some might think that overkill—but it’s made a […]

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How To Use Canva AI For YouTube Thumbnails

How To Use Canva AI To Create YouTube Thumbnails

The title on my blog post and video today is “How to use Canva AI to create YouTube thumbnails” If you’re a YouTube creator like me, then you’ll know how important a good thumbnail is to help your videos stand out. In this post, I’m going to walk you through how I used Canva AI to generate unique and eye-catching thumbnails for my videos — quickly and easily. Why I Use Canva for Thumbnails I’ve been using Canva for several years to create thumbnails for my YouTube videos. While I occasionally use ChatGPT for ideas or rough designs, I find […]

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Why I Still Pay For Wealthy Affiliate After A Decade

Why I Still Pay for Wealthy Affiliate After Over a Decade

People often ask me why, after more than ten years, I still pay for Wealthy Affiliate. It’s a fair question. After all, once you’ve learned the basics of building an online business, why stick around? If you would like to know more about Wealthy Affiliate, I have a more detailed blog post and video about the platform here. In this post, I’ll explain the reasons I originally joined, why I’ve stayed for so long, and what value I continue to gain from the platform. Whether you’re considering joining Wealthy Affiliate or wondering if it’s still worth it after the initial training, […]

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How To Clear Junk From Windows 10 And 11

How To Clear Junk From Windows 10 And 11 To Speed Up Your Computer

The title of my blog post today is how to clear junk from Windows 10 and 11 to speed up your computer. Keeping your computer running smoothly is essential, especially if you rely on it every day. Over time, unnecessary files build up in your system, which can slow down performance. In this guide, I’ll show you a quick and easy way to clear junk from Windows 10 and Windows 11 without causing problems like getting logged out of accounts — a common issue when cleaning via a Chrome window.   I also have many more videos and blog posts […]

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How to Create Viral Memes With AI

How to Create Viral Memes With AI

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In this post, I will show you how to create viral meme with AI, to create a viral-style meme using a photo of my dog, Parouli. It was a simple process, and I’ll show you exactly how it went, step by step. You can also see another video that I created images using AI. Just remember that AI is continually improving and being updated. I also use the paid version of ChatGPT, but the free version should do the same job. The only reason I upgraded to the paid version is that it’s a little bit quicker on the uptake […]

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