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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Display Browser Version Number
May 2, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The time may come where you want to know the exact version number of the Safari for Windows browser that you are running. This information can be retrieved in a few easy steps.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The time may come where you want to know the exact version number of the Safari for Windows browser that you are running. This information can be retrieved in a few easy steps.
View Installed Plug-ins
May 1, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
In the Safari for Windows web browser, plug-ins can be installed to add functionality and enhance the power of the application. Some, such as basic Java plug-ins, may come prepackaged with Safari while others are installed by you. A list of the plug-ins that have been installed, along with descriptions and MIME type information for each, is maintained locally on your computer in HTML format. This list can be viewed from within your browser in just a few short steps.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
In the Safari for Windows web browser, plug-ins can be installed to add functionality and enhance the power of the application. Some, such as basic Java plug-ins, may come prepackaged with Safari while others are installed by you. A list of the plug-ins that have been installed, along with descriptions and MIME type information for each, is maintained locally on your computer in HTML format. This list can be viewed from within your browser in just a few short steps.
Modify Text Size
April 30, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The size of the text displayed on web pages within your Safari for Windows 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. Safari gives you the ability to easily increase or decrease the font size of all text within a page.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The size of the text displayed on web pages within your Safari for Windows 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. Safari gives you the ability to easily increase or decrease the font size of all text within a page.
Manage Your Browsing History
April 29, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The Safari for Windows web browser keeps a log of web pages that you have visited in the past, with its default settings configured to record a month's worth of browsing history. From time to time you may find it useful to look back through your history in order to revisit a particular site. You may also have the desire to clear this history for privacy purposes. In this tutorial you will learn how to do both of these things.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The Safari for Windows web browser keeps a log of web pages that you have visited in the past, with its default settings configured to record a month's worth of browsing history. From time to time you may find it useful to look back through your history in order to revisit a particular site. You may also have the desire to clear this history for privacy purposes. In this tutorial you will learn how to do both of these things.
Use Window Mouse Gestures
April 28, 2008
Browser: Opera
Platform: Windows
Those of you who browse the Web regularly may find yourself performing the same actions over and over again. Whether it be navigating to your home page or opening a new tab, doing these things with the keyboard can become quite monotonous. The Opera web browser for Windows allows you to quickly perform these common tasks by utilizing a combination of mouse gestures and clicks. This tutorial will teach you how to use window mouse gestures to make your online life a lot easier.
Browser: Opera
Platform: Windows
Those of you who browse the Web regularly may find yourself performing the same actions over and over again. Whether it be navigating to your home page or opening a new tab, doing these things with the keyboard can become quite monotonous. The Opera web browser for Windows allows you to quickly perform these common tasks by utilizing a combination of mouse gestures and clicks. This tutorial will teach you how to use window mouse gestures to make your online life a lot easier.
Use Navigation and Link Mouse Gestures
April 27, 2008
Browser: Opera
Platform: Windows
Those of you who browse the Web regularly may find yourself performing the same actions over and over again. Whether it be navigating to your home page or opening a new tab, doing these things with the keyboard can become quite monotonous. The Opera web browser for Windows allows you to quickly perform these common tasks by utilizing a combination of mouse gestures and clicks. This tutorial will teach you how to use navigation mouse gestures to make your online life a lot easier.
Browser: Opera
Platform: Windows
Those of you who browse the Web regularly may find yourself performing the same actions over and over again. Whether it be navigating to your home page or opening a new tab, doing these things with the keyboard can become quite monotonous. The Opera web browser for Windows allows you to quickly perform these common tasks by utilizing a combination of mouse gestures and clicks. This tutorial will teach you how to use navigation mouse gestures to make your online life a lot easier.
Change Your Home Page
April 26, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
In most versions of the Safari browser, the default home page setting will take you to Apple's site. You can change this setting to anything that you like in just a few short steps. In this tutorial you will learn how to make this change.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
In most versions of the Safari browser, the default home page setting will take you to Apple's site. You can change this setting to anything that you like in just a few short steps. In this tutorial you will learn how to make this change.
Manage Downloads
April 25, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The Safari web browser has certain settings that you can modify when it comes to downloading files. This tutorial explains what these settings are and teaches you how to modify them.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
The Safari web browser has certain settings that you can modify when it comes to downloading files. This tutorial explains what these settings are and teaches you how to modify them.
Report Defects to Apple
April 24, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
If you are a web developer or just an everyday surfer using the Safari browser, you may come across a problem with a web page or with the browser application from time to time. If you feel that the problem may be directly related to Safari itself or if you are unsure, it is good practice to report the issue to the folks at Apple. This is very easy to do and you just might be the difference in getting the defect resolved in a future release.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
If you are a web developer or just an everyday surfer using the Safari browser, you may come across a problem with a web page or with the browser application from time to time. If you feel that the problem may be directly related to Safari itself or if you are unsure, it is good practice to report the issue to the folks at Apple. This is very easy to do and you just might be the difference in getting the defect resolved in a future release.
Block Pop-ups
April 23, 2008
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
Pop-up windows can be downright annoying. Some of them do serve a purpose, however, and a select number of people do enjoy viewing many of the advertisements that appear. If you want to suppress these windows from appearing, Safari for Windows makes it very easy to do. This tutorial shows you how it is done.
Browser: Safari
Platform: Windows
Pop-up windows can be downright annoying. Some of them do serve a purpose, however, and a select number of people do enjoy viewing many of the advertisements that appear. If you want to suppress these windows from appearing, Safari for Windows makes it very easy to do. This tutorial shows you how it is done.
