How do I clear my history? Can I import bookmarks from another browser? Why is the back button not available? These are some of the commonly asked questions when it comes to Web browsers. Occasionally we can all use a little help with everyday browser tasks as well as those which are a bit more advanced.
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Manage Add-ons and Plug-ins
March 13, 2008
Browser: Internet Explorer
Platform: Windows
IE provides an easy-to-use interface that lets you enable, disable, and in some cases delete any browser add-ons that are installed. You can also view detailed information about each add-on such as publisher, type, and file name. This tutorial shows you how to do all of the above and more.
Browser: Internet Explorer
Platform: Windows
IE provides an easy-to-use interface that lets you enable, disable, and in some cases delete any browser add-ons that are installed. You can also view detailed information about each add-on such as publisher, type, and file name. This tutorial shows you how to do all of the above and more.
Report Broken Web Pages
March 12, 2008
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
Occasionally you may come across a web page or an entire web site that has problems with your Firefox browser, whether it be an issue with appearance, behavior, or something else altogether. It is good practice to report your discovery to Mozilla, as their developers may be able to resolve the issue by working with the site owner and/or making the appropriate changes to an upcoming release of the browser itself. Taking a couple of minutes to do this may serve to enhance not only your future browsing experience but that of the entire Firefox community. The browser contains a built-in tool for reporting broken web sites. In this tutorial, you will learn how to utilize this functionality.
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
Occasionally you may come across a web page or an entire web site that has problems with your Firefox browser, whether it be an issue with appearance, behavior, or something else altogether. It is good practice to report your discovery to Mozilla, as their developers may be able to resolve the issue by working with the site owner and/or making the appropriate changes to an upcoming release of the browser itself. Taking a couple of minutes to do this may serve to enhance not only your future browsing experience but that of the entire Firefox community. The browser contains a built-in tool for reporting broken web sites. In this tutorial, you will learn how to utilize this functionality.
Clear Private Data
March 11, 2008
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
There are many things that Internet users want to keep private, ranging from what sites they visit to what information they enter into online forms. The reasons for this can vary, and in many cases they may be for a personal motive, for security, or something else entirely. Regardless of what drives the need, it is nice to be able to clear your tracks, so to speak, when you are done browsing. Firefox makes this very easy, allowing you to clear the private data of your choosing in a few quick and easy steps.
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
There are many things that Internet users want to keep private, ranging from what sites they visit to what information they enter into online forms. The reasons for this can vary, and in many cases they may be for a personal motive, for security, or something else entirely. Regardless of what drives the need, it is nice to be able to clear your tracks, so to speak, when you are done browsing. Firefox makes this very easy, allowing you to clear the private data of your choosing in a few quick and easy steps.
Add Dictionaries to Spell-Checker
March 10, 2008
Browser: Firefox
Platform: OS X
The Firefox browser includes a very handy spell-checking feature. You are given the option to add additional languages to this functionality by choosing from several dozen dictionary choices. This tutorial explains how to locate and install these added dictionaries.
Browser: Firefox
Platform: OS X
The Firefox browser includes a very handy spell-checking feature. You are given the option to add additional languages to this functionality by choosing from several dozen dictionary choices. This tutorial explains how to locate and install these added dictionaries.
Configure Update Settings
March 9, 2008
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
Firefox has its own integrated update mechanism, and its settings can be configured to your liking. Update configuration can be done in a few easy steps, and this tutorial will teach you how it is done.
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
Firefox has its own integrated update mechanism, and its settings can be configured to your liking. Update configuration can be done in a few easy steps, and this tutorial will teach you how it is done.
Manage Search Engines
March 8, 2008
Browser: Opera
Platform: Windows
Opera allows you to quickly access search engines such as Google and Yahoo! as well as other popular sites like Amazon and eBay directly from its main toolbar. Whether it be from the Search Box or the address bar, you can easily find what you are looking for. This tutorial explains the ins and outs of Opera's search capabilities.
Browser: Opera
Platform: Windows
Opera allows you to quickly access search engines such as Google and Yahoo! as well as other popular sites like Amazon and eBay directly from its main toolbar. Whether it be from the Search Box or the address bar, you can easily find what you are looking for. This tutorial explains the ins and outs of Opera's search capabilities.
Modify Text Size
March 7, 2008
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
The size of the text displayed on web pages within your browser may be too small for you to clearly read. On the flip side of that coin, you may find that it is too large for your taste. Firefox gives you the ability to easily increase or decrease the font size of all text within a page.
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
The size of the text displayed on web pages within your browser may be too small for you to clearly read. On the flip side of that coin, you may find that it is too large for your taste. Firefox gives you the ability to easily increase or decrease the font size of all text within a page.
Enable Tabbed Browsing
March 6, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: OS X
Tabbed browsing allows you to achieve a much sleeker, more efficient browsing experience. With tabs, you can open several web pages at once in a single browser window. This will not only clear up clutter on your desktop but will allow you to easily switch back and forth between your open pages.
Browser: Safari
Platform: OS X
Tabbed browsing allows you to achieve a much sleeker, more efficient browsing experience. With tabs, you can open several web pages at once in a single browser window. This will not only clear up clutter on your desktop but will allow you to easily switch back and forth between your open pages.
Change Your Home Page
March 5, 2008
Browser: Internet Explorer 7
Platform: Windows
IE 7 allows you to easily set or change your browser's home page. You can also create multiple home pages, known as home page tabs.
Browser: Internet Explorer 7
Platform: Windows
IE 7 allows you to easily set or change your browser's home page. You can also create multiple home pages, known as home page tabs.
Manage Themes
March 4, 2008
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
Themes can be used to modify the look and feel of your browser, altering the appearance of everything from your scrollbar to your navigational buttons. The browser provides a very simple interface to manage all of the themes that you have installed. This tutorial explains how to utilize that interface.
Browser: Firefox
Platform: Windows
Themes can be used to modify the look and feel of your browser, altering the appearance of everything from your scrollbar to your navigational buttons. The browser provides a very simple interface to manage all of the themes that you have installed. This tutorial explains how to utilize that interface.
