Tag: internet
Articles, software and solutions to problems relating to the internet.
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Hide ads and unwanted web junk with Chrome reading mode panel
Some websites fill their pages with far too many ads and web junk. One of the best ways to avoid unwanted content and get to the text of articles is to use Chrome reading mode. Here’s how.
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Dropbox stores passwords as well as files. Is it worth it?
When you think of Dropbox, you probably think of cloud storage for files and syncing across computers and phones. Dropbox Password Manager is less well known, but it is a useful free tool.
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Compress images, shrink file size with Caesium and Squoosh
It is important to make websites fast and responsive for users. One of the best and easiest ways to speed up a website is to compress images. Use Caesium and Squoosh to optimize images.
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How to remember the login details for a website or service
Some websites and services accept logins using Facebook, Google, and Apple sign-in. To help you remember which one to use at a site, add these no-password sites to your password manager.
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Use Microsoft Wallet in Edge browser to manage money and more
Did you know that you can manage payments, passwords and rewards, and track orders with Wallet in Microsoft Edge Wallet? This feature is hidden in the browser’s settings, and it’s useful.
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Use the built in markup editor to highlight images on OneDrive
Are you using a special utility to mark up images stored on OneDrive? Why not use OneDrive’s built in markup editor in a browser to do it? This little known feature could be all you need.
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Stop malware, phishing, bad websites, with CleanBrowsing DNS
Do the DNS servers you usewith the internet protect you from malware, phishing and bad websites? It can, if you switch to an alternative DNS provider like CleanBrowsing. Here’s how to use it.
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Turn websites into Mac apps – Safari vs Chrome vs Edge
Chrome and Edge on the Apple Mac have long had an advantage over Safari. They could turn websites into Mac apps that run on the desktop. Now Safari can do it. Which browser does it best?
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3 Grammarly alternatives to check spelling and grammar
It is easy to make typing slips. A grammar and spelling checker highlights errors and suggests improvements to make your writing better. Here are two services that are free and great to use.
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How to access advanced features in Safari using flags
Browsers are under constant development and Apple’s Safari is no exception. If you want to try new features before anyone else, enable them in Safari flags. These turn new and advanced features on/off.
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Increase security with Bitwarden and keep passwords safe
Bitwarden is a popular password manager and considering the private information it holds, you should do everything you can to make it as secure as possible. Make these changes and secure it.
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Browse the web faster on your phone by preloading pages
Web browsing on a phone always seems slow, despite the progression From 3G to 4G and now 5G. What can you do to speed it up? Enable page preloading in Chrome to fetch pages before you need them.