3 Google Chrome:// tricks you probably didn’t know about
I love Chrome. Yes, sometimes it crashes and other times it crawls at a glacial pace, but most of the time it works well. In this post, I want to show you 3 obscure tricks that will fuel your online...
View ArticleWhy do I keep getting certificate errors in my browser?
Have you ever seen this error: The site's security certificate is not trusted! You attempted to reach https://www.site.com, but the server presented a certificate issued by an entity that is not...
View ArticleHow to synchronize your tabs with Firefox
Firefox just released version 29 and I’ve got to say this is Mozilla’s magnum opus. Firefox has managed to subjugate woeful web developers with its crispy Firebug plugin and sweeping CSS3 support....
View ArticleHow to save files directly to the cloud with Ballloon
There’s a new Chrome extension on the block about to lift off. It’s called ballloon (spelled with three L’s because balloon.com was taken) and it lets you shoot images, PDFs and links directly to your...
View ArticleHow to check your Gmail, Google Drive and Google+ Storage
Did you know that your total Google storage is shared by: Gmail Google Drive and Google+ Photos? In this guide, I’m going to show you how to see your total storage, view how much you’re using and then...
View ArticleUsing Firemin to improve the way Firefox handles memory
A slow browser can really ruin your day. It can make your entire computer feel lazy and put you in a choleric mood. In my experience, when most people claim their computers are slow, the browser is...
View ArticleThe simple yet insidious advancements of Malware
Here’s the story: You’ve been going to the gym because you want to stay in shape. In fact, you’ve recognized that a good workout isn’t sufficient so you’ve made a resolution to not only exercise but...
View ArticleHow to mute audio tabs in Chrome
You lumber your way into work, plop down in your chair and fire up your computer. After it boots, you bang out a few emails and then open Chrome to check the latest headlines. In between sips of...
View ArticleDid you know Mac OS X Yosemite is secretly stealing your keystrokes?
You might think I’m aggrandizing a trivial issue or creating a sensational headline so I can drive traffic to my blog. But to be honest with you – this isn’t about me or my blog. It’s about you....
View ArticleWhat the heck are cookies and why do I have so many of them?
Mmmm cookies. There’s nothing like a box of Pepperidge Farm cookies. Chessman are my favorite. No wait, I actually like Walkers Shortbread Fingers more. They’re so delicate and buttery and just...
View ArticleGuarding your computer from the Junkware jungle
Your computer is running kind of slow and you think it’s time to fix things. So you start Googling around and read that Avast Free Antivirus 2014 is what you need. All the forums are raving about it...
View Article3 ways to fix the “this webpage has a redirect loop” error
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re in the Twilight Zone? Or maybe you’ve experienced that eerie Déjà vu feeling - you know what I mean right? It’s one of those things where the event you’re...
View ArticleSteering clear of crafty codecs
The web is a beautiful place isn’t it? You can watch captivating high definition videos on Vimeo of your friends hiking trip through the Swiss alps. You can chat with relatives on the opposite side of...
View Article3 ways to organize the bookmark bar in Chrome
Oh browser bookmarks! Are they not the paradigm of digital neatness? Everyone loves to bookmark interesting sites. As we scour the web laughing at silly kitten captions, checking the latest news...
View ArticleHow to view a forgotten password in Firefox
You know all those times you’re surfing the web, logging into sites and clicking Remember password? Well what happens if you forgot one of those passwords? Do you need to reset it stored Firefox...
View ArticleWhat comes after Internet Explorer 11? Spartan.
Let’s face it. Internet Explorer categorically sucks. The world knows it; Microsoft knows it; developers know it; everyone knows it. Microsoft’s reputation for branding broken browsers was irrevocably...
View ArticleHow to enable experimental features in Internet Explorer
Earlier this week, I mentioned that Microsoft is purportedly shipping two distinct browsers with the final version of Windows 10. One of those browsers is just a newer iteration of Internet Explorer;...
View Article20 of the best shortcuts that work in every browser
All browsers have their idiosyncrasies right? Chrome crawls, Internet Explorer crashes, and Firefox flops. Most of us learn to deal with issues. I mean if Internet Explorer is your thing, I won’t...
View Article3 experimental Gmail features you need right now
Oh Gmail! How can anyone seriously feel any antipathy against this super capable web application? Sure it’s owned by Google but so what? If you’re one of those people who avoids Gmail because of...
View ArticleWhy does Google Chrome say downloading proxy script?
Sometimes you try everything you can to speed up Chrome but it’s still invariably slooow. So here’s the thing: the next time your browser crawls, glance in the bottom left edge of the browser. Does it...
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