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What version of Chrome do I have? 6 ways to find out

What version of Chrome do I have? 6 ways to find out

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 07.06.2021
Google Chrome reigns supreme as the dominant web browser across all platforms. You can use Chrome on both your home and work computers, as well as on mobile devices, and keeping it up to date is crucial for its security and performance. If you’re wondering,...
How to hide the content of notifications on Android

How to hide the content of notifications on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.06.2021
Every time you receive a notification from an Android app, you can see the app’s name and icon, together with a preview of its contents, on your Lock screen. When it comes to notifications received from WhatsApp, Messenger, Messages, and other similar apps, you also...
How to clear cookies on Microsoft Edge

How to clear cookies on Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 28.05.2021
Cookies are not just tasty treats but also an essential part of your experience on the internet. Browser cookies are small pieces of text used by websites to store information about you. This data is then used to let you create online accounts, remember your...
How to mute a tab in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera

How to mute a tab in Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera

  • misc
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 25.05.2021
Do you often come across websites that automatically play videos or sounds without your permission in one of your browser tabs? Do you find them as annoying as we do, so you want to mute them immediately and get back to what you were doing?...
How to change language in Firefox on Windows and Mac

How to change language in Firefox on Windows and Mac

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 19.05.2021
If you’re wondering how to change the language in Firefox, the procedure is now more straightforward than ever. And with over 90 available options available, it’s easy to find what you want when it comes to the Firefox language. This guide illustrates how to change...
How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 10 (Firefox & Opera)

How to make Chrome the default browser in Windows 10 (Firefox & Opera)

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 17.05.2021
Are you wondering how to make Google Chrome the default browser in Windows 10? Do you want to make Firefox the default browser on your Windows 10 computer or device? How about another web browser? Whether you like Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Microsoft Edge, or...
How to change the Microsoft Edge home page and startup page

How to change the Microsoft Edge home page and startup page

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 11.05.2021
In the new Chromium-powered Microsoft Edge, you can change the home page and the startup page. However, the Microsoft Edge home page is only opened when you click or tap the Home button, which you first need to enable on your toolbar. As indicated by...
How to get rid of a permanent notification on Android

How to get rid of a permanent notification on Android

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 10.05.2021
While it’s generally helpful to get alerts from your apps, there are some notifications you can’t swipe away on your Android smartphone or tablet. That is because some apps display a permanent notification on Android that won’t go away when you hit the Clear (all)...
How to block or unblock someone on WhatsApp

How to block or unblock someone on WhatsApp

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 07.05.2021
Are you a WhatsApp user and someone is bothering you with messages or calls you don’t want? Did you know you can block anyone on WhatsApp and stop them from sending you messages or calling you? When you block someone on WhatsApp, do they know...
How to make Google my search engine in Microsoft Edge

How to make Google my search engine in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 03.05.2021
The new Chromium-based Edge is, in my opinion, a fantastic browser. However, inserting search terms into its address bar revealed that the default search engine in Microsoft Edge is Bing, and it wasn’t exactly obvious how to make Google my search engine instead. If you...
How to choose the default GPU for gaming or apps in Windows 10

How to choose the default GPU for gaming or apps in Windows 10

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 30.04.2021
Many computers use processors with built-in integrated graphics that help them provide basic video features. However, some PCs also have dedicated video cards that are used for more demanding apps and games. Usually, Windows 10 automatically switches between graphics cards, depending on the apps you...
Top 10 Microsoft Edge add-ons in 2021

Top 10 Microsoft Edge add-ons in 2021

  • misc
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 29.04.2021
Most people like to personalize their devices and tools, and that applies to web browsers too. Just like other popular browsers (Chrome, Firefox, or Opera), Microsoft Edge offers a large variety of extensions, which you can download and install. Some of them are really good!...
How to use Windows 10's Action Center notifications

How to use Windows 10's Action Center notifications

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 28.04.2021
If you use Windows 10 on your PC, you are acquainted with notifications, and you probably see them regularly. Whether you get a notification about a new email or Skype message, one about a new device you just connected to your PC, or a notification...
12 ways to manage tabs in Microsoft Edge

12 ways to manage tabs in Microsoft Edge

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 26.04.2021
While managing tabs in Microsoft Edge is not exactly exciting, it becomes necessary if you have too many open tabs. Luckily, Edge comes with a wide range of tools and features that help you organize and manage your tabs efficiently to avoid clutter and ensure...
How to open Disk Defragmenter in Windows (12 ways)

How to open Disk Defragmenter in Windows (12 ways)

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 22.04.2021
The Defragment and Optimize Drives utility from Windows has a long history. It used to be called simply Disk Defragmenter in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Even though it has a new name in Windows 10, Disk Defragmenter is essentially the same, and it performs...
How to use the Microsoft Edge Collections

How to use the Microsoft Edge Collections

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 21.04.2021
The new Chromium-based Microsoft Edge introduces the Collections feature, which is meant to replace setting tabs aside. It doesn’t matter if you’re planning a holiday, doing research, organizing an event, or looking for Easter gift ideas; you can easily save tabs and online content to...
How to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

How to block third-party cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

  • tutorial
  • Codrut Neagu
  • 19.04.2021
Cookies are pieces of data that are saved in your web browser by the websites you visit. Third-party cookies are created by a website other than the one that you wanted to visit. Most of the time, third-party cookies are used by ad services that...
How to enable Do Not Track in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

How to enable Do Not Track in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera

  • tutorial
  • Diana Ann Roe
  • 15.04.2021
Do Not Track or DNT is a web browser feature that lets websites know you don’t want to be tracked. When you enable the DNT setting in your web browser, it sends a Do Not Track request with your browsing traffic to all the websites...