For most of us, when we use a browser and download something, our download goes to the default location. (You may recall that "default" means how something performs when it comes from the manufacturer or the software creator without the user making any changes.) Usually, there is a folder labeled "Downloads" which resides under the …
Category: Browsers
Chromium?
You may have heard some talk about Microsoft's new version of Microsoft Edge. Originally, Microsoft Edge would only work on Windows 10. The new version, now based on Chromium, can work on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 plus on the Mac OS, iOS and Android. Is Chromium the same as Google Chrome? Not exactly. Chromium …
More Chromium Shortcuts
In my post, "It's A Chromium Day," I promised I'd share a few more browser keyboard shortcuts for the new Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome. I also said I'd let you know if the shortcut works in Firefox, too. So, here are a few more. No matter where you are on a web page, if …
It's A Chromium Day
With the release of Microsoft's new Edge browser two days ago, I thought we should look at some Chromium keyboard shortcuts that will work in the new Edge as well as in Google Chrome. As a bonus, if the shortcut works in Firefox, we'll tell you that, too. Want to get to your browser history …
Living On The Edge
On Wednesday of this week, Microsoft released the final version of it's new Microsoft Edge browser. The new browser works in Windows 7, 8.1 and Windows 10 along with Mac OS, iOS and Android. (Keep in mind, support for Windows 7 has ended so you really shouldn't be using that operating system.) It will be …
So, This Just Happened…
There I was this morning just reading an article on a jury trial. I was on a legitimate news website and I had not clicked on anything. Suddenly, the window you see above popped up on my screen. Yes, I was in Google Chrome so the heading fits. However, this is a prime example of …
Google Chrome Warning
In a previous post, I talked about the Google Chrome password checker. Google Chrome also has an extension called "Password Checkup." This extension will check passwords when you go to log into a site. If the password has been exposed in a data breach, a warning will appear in the upper right-hand corner of Chrome …
Google Password Checker
Do you use the Google Chrome browser? If your answer is "No!" this post won't really apply to you. However, you should read it anyway because "knowledge is power." If you do use the Google Chrome browser, go to the address bar and type in "passwords.google.com" - without the quotes. Click the Enter button on …
Pull The Plug
When I spoke at the Stuart Rotary Club's weekly meeting yesterday, I was asked, "How can I have less 'looking-over-my-shoulder' when I'm online?" Let me give you an example of what the person meant. Recently, my vehicle died. (It has almost 300,000 miles on it so I'm not complaining.) On my computer, in a browser, …
There’s A New Browser In Town
For some time now, Microsoft has been working on a new browser - Microsoft Edge. Wait, I know what you Windows 10 users are thinking: "We've had Microsoft Edge since the first version of Windows 10!" Yes, that is true. But, this is the new Microsoft Edge built on the Chromium architecture. That's the same …
Suspicious Site?
Starting yesterday, Google is offering a "Suspicious Site Reporter" extension for its Google Chrome browser. When you install this extension, a small green flag will appear in the upper right-hand corner of Chrome. If you come upon a suspicious site, you can click the flag and a menu will appear: For instance, I went to …
Just Let Me Read The Article!
Take a close look at these two pages: Have you ever come across a long article on the Web and all you wanted to do was read it without all the ads and other distractions? Well, you can actually do that in several browsers. The current Microsoft Edge which is found in Windows 10, the …
It Had To Be You
Or, maybe not. Yesterday, I went to a website I visit 3-4 times a week. I used a link from within my RoboForm password manager like I always do. When I reached the page, here's what I saw: This warning gave me two options: Go Back or Advanced. Although the Go Back button is the …
Multiple Browsers – Why?
Whether you own an Apple, Microsoft or Linux product, you should be interested in knowing why it's a good idea to have multiple browsers installed on your devices. (Don't know what a browser is or what it does? See our previous post - What????) Before we talk about multiple browsers, let's explain what constitutes the …
This Is Not A Short Joke
Shortened URLs are no joking matter! Although there are plenty of jokes around about short people (and even a pop song), today I want to talk about shortened URL addresses. There are a number of great services that will allow you to shorten a web page's address (more technically known as its URL - Uniform …
Comic Book Hero?
As a kid, one of my favorite comic book characters was The Flash. I mean, who wouldn't want to be the fastest man alive? In the computer world, we have our own Flash - Adobe Flash. Adobe Flash has been around for a long time. It's software that works within a browser to present videos, …
Hmmm Now What?
It's just an ordinary day in your email but something's not right! You've just opened an email with a link and when you click on the link, nothing happens. You try again...click, click, click on the link but to no avail. What the heck is wrong? Maybe something's not right with this particular email. You …
Grrrrrr
I love helping people with their computer problems. There's a sense of accomplishment when I can get a computer working again or steer my customer in the right direction. The feeling I get after I've solved a person's computer issue outweighs the stress of being an entrepreneur. Still, there are times during Remote Technical Support …
Let’s Come To Terms
After yesterday's post (Extensions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly) was published, a number of people asked us about two terms we used. The first was "browser" and the second was "page redirect." Although I've tackled the definition of "browser" before (What????), I'll briefly repeat the definition here. A browser is software which interprets the …
Extensions: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
The picture above represents extensions: the good, the bad, the ugly. But, today's post isn't about hair extensions. Instead, it's all about browser extensions. "What is that?" I hear you ask! A browser extension is software which can be added to a browser to customize how the browser works. A good example is the Adobe …
Bad Anti-virus?
FAKE VIRUS WARNING The proliferation of fake webpages is mind-blowing! Fake pages like the one above seem to be popping up everywhere. Many will warn you to NOT turn off your computer. These messages will attempt to panic you into making the mistake of calling the number listed or clicking on a link. Customers often …
Joyce’s Internet Pet Peeve
If there's one way a website can aggravate Joyce, it's by automatically playing music or voice when she visits the page. I'm willing to bet you've had the same experience. You visit a webpage and without you asking, a video starts playing or an audio recording starts pouring out of your speakers. What can you …