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Web Browsers: Most Popular Articles

These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Google Chrome Home Page
A step-by-step tutorial on how to set your home page in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
Manage Your iPad History
A step-by-step tutorial on how to view your browsing history in Safari for the iPad as well as how to delete it.
Change Your Safari Home Page
A step-by-step tutorial on how to change your home page in the Safari web browser.
Add iPad Bookmarks
A step-by-step tutorial on how to add Bookmarks in Safari for the iPad.
Google Chrome Full Screen Mode
A step-by-step tutorial on how to activate Full Screen mode in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
Incognito Browsing
The methods for activating incognito browsing mode differ across browsers, operating systems, and device types. These step-by-step tutorials teach you how to browse privately in the browser of your choice.
Change the Home Page in Google Chrome
A step-by-step tutorial on how to configure your home page settings in the Google Chrome browser.
2013 Readers' Choice Awards Winners
The Web Browsers section of the 2013 About.com Readers' Choice Awards honored the year's best browsers and browser-related software. The nine categories, each containing five finalists from a busy nomination period, are as follows: Best Major Desktop Browser, Best Android Browser, Best iPad Browser, Best iPhone/iPod touch Browser, Best Overall Add-On, Best Privacy/Security Add-On, Best Small Market Desktop Browser, Best Browser Theme, and Best User Script. The finalist in each category that received the most votes is the winner.
Manage Your iPhone History
A step-by-step tutorial on how to view your browsing history in Safari for the iPhone as well as how to delete it.
Delete Your iPad Cache
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete the cache in Safari for the iPad.
Delete Your iPad Cookies
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete cookies in Safari for the iPad.
Delete Your iPhone Cookies
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete cookies in Safari for the iPhone.
How to Enable the Pop-Up Blocker in Safari
A step-by-step tutorial on enabling and disabling the integrated pop-up blocker in Safari for Windows, OS X, and iOS.
Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts
A comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts for Google Chrome for Windows.
Top 7 iPad Web Browsers
8 featured Web Browsers for the iPad that can be used as alternatives to Apple's Safari. These iPad browsers range greatly in size, price, and overall feature sets.
How to Uninstall Drop Down Deals
A step-by-step tutorial on how to uninstall the Drop Down Deals browser add-on in Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Mac OS X operating systems.
Chrome Disable JavaScript
A step-by-step tutorial on how to disable JavaScript in the Chrome Web browser for Windows.
Private Browsing
The methods for activating private browsing mode differ across browsers, operating systems, and device types. These step-by-step tutorials teach you how to browse privately in the browser of your choice.
Delete Your iPhone Cache
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete the cache in Safari for the iPhone.
Internet Explorer 9 Disable JavaScript
A step-by-step tutorial on how to disable JavaScript in the IE9 Web browser.
How to Configure the Home Page Settings in Safari 5.x
A step-by-step tutorial on configuring the various home page settings available within the Safari browser for both Windows and Mac.
Manage Your Safari History
A step-by-step tutorial on how to view your browsing history in Safari as well as how to delete it.
Import IE Favorites to Chrome
A step-by-step tutorial on how to import Internet Explorer Favorites to the Google Chrome Web browser.
How to Clear Browsing Data in Chrome for iPad
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete private data components including browsing history, cache, cookies, and saved passwords in Google Chrome for iPad.
Enable Private Browsing in Safari for iPhone
A step-by-step tutorial on enabling Private Browsing mode in Safari for iPhone.
Block Pop-Up Windows in Safari
A step-by-step tutorial on how to block pop-up windows in the Safari web browser.
Add iPad Home Screen Icons
A step-by-step tutorial on how to add Home Screen icons using Safari for the iPad.
Import Bookmarks and Settings to Google Chrome
A step-by-step tutorial on how to import bookmarks and settings from another browser to Google Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Reset Safari's Settings
A step-by-step tutorial on how to restore the default settings to the Safari web browser.
Display Menu Bar in IE 7
A step-by-step tutorial on how to display the Menu Bar in Internet Explorer 7.
Google Chrome Incognito Mode
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use Incognito Mode in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
Anonymous Browsing
The methods for activating anonymous browsing mode differ across browsers, operating systems, and device types. These step-by-step tutorials teach you how to browse anonymously in the browser of your choice.
Change Your Home Page In IE 7
A step-by-step tutorial on how to change your home page or home page tabs in Internet Explorer 7.
Delete Browsing History In IE7
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete browsing history (temporary Internet files, cookies, history, form data, and passwords) in Internet Explorer 7.
Change iPhone 4 Search Engine
A step-by-step tutorial on how to change the search engine in Safari for the iPhone 4.
Add iPhone Bookmarks
A step-by-step tutorial on how to add Bookmarks in Safari for the iPhone.
Import FF Bookmarks to Chrome
A step-by-step tutorial on how to import Firefox Bookmarks to the Google Chrome Web browser.
Add Search Engines To Firefox
A step-by-step tutorial on how to add search engines to Firefox's Search Bar.
IE8 Full Screen Mode
A step-by-step tutorial on how to activate Full Screen mode in the Internet Explorer 8 Web browser.
Mozilla Firefox
The Mozilla Firefox browser from Mozilla is one of the most popular browser options available on the market today. Known for its ease of use and security features as well as for the thousands of Mozilla Firefox add-ons which take this free browser to another level altogether, Firefox finds itself in direct competition with other free browsers such as Internet Explorer and Safari.
View Your Safari Plug-Ins
A step-by-step tutorial on how to view your installed plug-ins in the Safari web browser.
Always Show Chrome Bookmarks Bar
When you load a Web page in Google Chrome, you may notice that your Bookmarks Bar disappears. Some users want their bookmarks to always be displayed. This can be achieved by tweaking Chrome's options a bit, and our tutorial shows you how it's done.
iPhone Pop-up Blocker
A step-by-step tutorial on how to disable the pop-up blocker in Safari for the iPhone.
Google Chrome Themes
A step-by-step tutorial on how to change the default theme in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
Google Chrome Default Browser
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make Google Chrome your default Web browser in Windows.
Delete Browsing History In IE8
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete browsing history (temporary Internet files, cookies, history, form data, passwords, and InPrivate Blocking data) in Internet Explorer 8.
Free Firefox
The free Firefox browser from Mozilla is one of the most popular browser options available on the market today. Known for its ease of use and security features as well as for the thousands of free Firefox add-ons which take this free browser to another level altogether, Firefox finds itself in direct competition with other free browsers such as Internet Explorer and Safari.
Change iPhone Search Engine
A step-by-step tutorial on how to change the search engine in Safari for the original iPhone.
Using the Google Chrome New Tab Page
Chrome's New Tab page, once a wasteland of blank space, is now a virtual docking station for all of your apps, bookmarks, as well as the sites that you visit the most. Thumbnails or icons, which serve as links, for all of the above are shown are rendered on top of a sleek black grid. Navigation between the three is achieved via arrow or status bar buttons. This step-by-step tutorial teaches you how to use the various features of the New Tab page.
IE9 InPrivate Browsing
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use InPrivate Browsing in the IE9 browser.
Google Chrome Save Web Pages
A step-by-step tutorial on how to save Web pages to your hard drive or elsewhere in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
iPhone Debug Console
A step-by-step tutorial on how to activate the Debug Console in Safari for the iPhone.
Setting the Default Browser
The methods for setting the default browser vary across browsers, operating systems, and device types. Our step-by-step tutorials walk you through the process of setting the default browser in many popular configurations.
Check Safari's Version Number
A step-by-step tutorial on how to check the version number of the Safari browser that you are running.
How to Reset IE10 to Its Default Settings
A step-by-step tutorial on how to reset IE10 back to its factory (default) settings.
IE8 Default Browser
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make Internet Explorer 8 the default Web browser in Windows.
How to Manage Browsing History and Other Private Data in IE10
A detailed tutorial on managing browsing history, cache, cookies and other private data components in Internet Explorer 10.
Import FF Passwords to Chrome
A step-by-step tutorial on how to import saved Firefox passwords to the Google Chrome Web browser.
Add Favorites to IE 7
A step-by-step tutorial on how to add Favorites in Internet Explorer 7.
Changing Themes in Google Chrome
A detailed tutorial on installing new browser themes and changing the default theme in Google Chrome.
12 iPhone Web Browsers
12 featured Web Browsers for the iPhone and iPod touch devices that can be used as alternatives to Apple's Safari. These iPhone and iPod touch browsers range greatly in size, price, and overall feature sets.
Ways to Close Your Browser
A variety of ways to quickly close your browser windows in several browser types on the Windows and Macintosh platforms.
How to Activate Incognito Mode in Google Chrome for iPhone and iPod touch
A step-by-step tutorial on how to activate Incognito Mode in Google Chrome for iPhone and iPod touch.
Internet Explorer 8 Disable JavaScript
A step-by-step tutorial on how to disable JavaScript in the IE8 Web browser.
Firefox 3.6 Private Browsing
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use Private Browsing in the Mozilla Firefox 3.6 browser for Windows.
Changing the Default Browser
The methods for changing the default browser vary across browsers, operating systems, and device types. Our step-by-step tutorials walk you through the process of changing the default browser in many popular configurations.
Enable Tabs In Safari
A step-by-step tutorial on how to enable tabbed browsing in the Apple Safari web browser for OS X.
What Is A Web Browser?
An explanation of what web browsers are and how they function.
Safari 5 Private Browsing
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use Private Browsing in the Safari 5 Web browser for Windows.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Safari
A comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts for the Safari web browser.
Google Chrome 5 Default Browser
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make Google Chrome your default Web browser in OS X.
Which Browser Should I Use for Watching YouTube?
What's the best Web browser for watching YouTube? Several browsers support watching YouTube online. Find the best choice when it comes to watching YouTube over the Web.
Google Chrome 6 Extensions
A step-by-step tutorial on how to install Extensions in the Google Chrome 6 browser for Windows.
Manage Downloads In Safari
A step-by-step tutorial on how to manage downloads in the Safari web browser.
Manage Google Chrome Search Engines
A step-by-step tutorial on how to manage search engines in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
Opera 10.6 Private Browsing Mode
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use Private Browsing in the Opera 10.6 browser for Windows.
How to Clear Browsing Data in Chrome for iPhone and iPod touch
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete private data components including browsing history, cache, cookies, and saved passwords in Google Chrome for iPhone and iPod touch.
Delete Your iPhone 4 Cache
A step-by-step tutorial on how to delete the cache in Safari for the iPhone 4.
How to Add a Website to the Windows 8 Start Screen Using IE10
A step-by-step tutorial on how to pin a website to the Windows 8 Start Screen via Internet Explorer 10.
IE9 Default Browser
A step-by-step tutorial on how to make Internet Explorer 9 the default Web browser in Windows.
Avoid Downloading Bad Browsers
A thorough guide to determining which free web browser downloads are safe and secure.
Modify Text Size in IE 7
A step-by-step tutorial on how to modify text size on a web page in Internet Explorer 7.
2013 About.com Readers' Choice Awards - Best Privacy/Security Add-On
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IE8 InPrivate Browsing
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use InPrivate Browsing in the Internet Explorer 8 browser.
Show the Home Button in Chrome for Windows
The developers of Google Chrome pride themselves on having a sleek browser interface, mostly free of clutter. While this is certainly true, there are some hidden items that many everyday users want to see. One of these is the browser's Home button, which is not shown by default. Adding the Home button back to Chrome's toolbar can be easily achieved, and this step-by-step tutorial shows you how.
How to Use IE9 Pop-up Blocker
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use the integrated pop-up blocker in IE9.
Google Chrome Form Autofill
A step-by-step tutorial on how to disable the Form Autofill feature in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
Private Internet Browsing
The methods for activating private Internet browsing mode differ across browsers, operating systems, and device types. These step-by-step tutorials teach you how to browse anonymously in the browser of your choice.
How to Manage Private Data Components in Safari for iPhone
A step-by-step tutorial on managing private data components including browsing history, cache, and cookies on Safari for iPhone.
Firefox 2.0 vs. IE 7
A detailed comparison of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 for Windows, including several features of each web browser.
Facebook Chat History Manager
Facebook Chat History Manager is a Google Chrome extension that stores an archive of your chat history on your local hard drive, allowing you to view it at any time.
How to Uninstall Buzzdock
A step-by-step tutorial on how to uninstall the Buzzdock add-on in Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8 operating systems.
How to Activate InPrivate Browsing Mode in Internet Explorer 10
A step-by-step tutorial on how to activate InPrivate Browsing mode in Internet Explorer 10.
Change the Default Search Engine in Safari for iPhone
A step-by-step tutorial on modifying the default search engine in Safari for the iPhone.
Disable Safe Files in Safari
The Safari web browser contains a feature, enabled by default, which causes all files considered "safe"
How to Activate Incognito Mode in Google Chrome for iPad
A step-by-step tutorial on how to activate Incognito Mode in Google Chrome for iPad.
Google Chrome Private Data
A step-by-step tutorial on how to clear your private data in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
How to Delete Cookies
How to delete cookies - When you visit certain websites, a text file is placed on your hard drive that is used by the site to store user specific settings and information. This text file, or cookie, is utilized by the respective site each time you return in order to provide a customized experience or to retrieve your login credentials. From time to time you may have the desire to delete your cookies for privacy purposes. These tutorials detail how to delete cookies in several browsers.
Add iPhone Home Screen Icons
A step-by-step tutorial on how to add Home Screen icons using Safari for the iPhone.
Change Your Home Page In IE9
A step-by-step tutorial on how to change your home page or home page tabs in Internet Explorer 9.
Modify Text Size in Safari
A step-by-step tutorial on how to modify text size on a web page in the Apple Safari browser.
2013 About.com Readers' Choice Awards - Best Android Browser
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Google Chrome File Downloads
A step-by-step tutorial on how to set the file download location in the Google Chrome browser for Windows.
How to Use IE8 Pop-up Blocker
A step-by-step tutorial on how to use the integrated pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer 8.
browser.startup.page
browser.startup.page is one of hundreds of Firefox configuration options, or Preferences, accessed by entering about:config in the browser's address bar. The browser.startup.page Preference in Firefox's about:config interface allows the user to specify which Web page(s) is opened when their browser is initially launched.
Google Chrome Application Shortcuts
Google Chrome gives you the ability to create shortcuts to your favorite websites, placing them on the desktop, start menu, and/or the taskbar. These shortcuts are unique in the fact that they open Web pages in standalone windows without any menus, tabs, or other standard browser components. Creating these shortcuts is easy and can be done in just a few quick steps. This tutorial shows you exactly how it's done.
How to Reset Firefox to Its Default State
A step-by-step tutorial on how to return Firefox to its factory default state using the Reset Firefox feature.
Mouse Wheel Scrolling in Firefox 4
Since the release of Firefox 4, many users have been complaining that they can no longer scroll through Web pages using their mouse wheel. This can be an extremely frustrating problem for those Firefox users accustomed to scrolling up and down in this fashion. Following the steps in this tutorial should have you back to scrolling in no time.
Modify Text Size in IE8
A step-by-step tutorial on how to modify text size on a webpage in Internet Explorer 8.
How to Change the Home Page and Startup Behavior in IE10
A step-by-step tutorial on how to modify IE10's home page settings as well as the browser's startup behavior.
Update Safari's Security
A step-by-step tutorial on how to update your browser version as well as apply the latest security updates in the Apple Safari web browser for OS X.

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