Browser not working as it should – maybe time to reset your browser Occasionally you will get issues with your browser – search engine changes to an obscure one – pop ups start appearing when they did not used to It maybe time to reset your browser back to defaults which should fix the issues All browsers can be reset: Chrome it is in – Settings Advanced Edge it is in – Privacy & Security Firefox : Click the menu button , click Help and select Troubleshooting Information.You will be taken to a page with the address about:support.- click on Refresh Firefox
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Lets Stop Sound Playing Automatically When You Visit A Website
When you visit a website one of the most annoying things that can happen is when sound starts playing automatically on that page.
So how do you stop this?
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It’s Time To Clear The Browsers On Our Smartphones & Tablets
Occasionally you will get issues with browsing on the internet with your smartphone or tablet.
Issues can include pop ups , strange messages etc
So how do you clear the cache on your browser on your smartphone or tablet.
Continue ReadingIt’s Time To Clear The Browsers On Our Smartphones & Tablets
Occasionally you will get issues with browsing on the internet with your smartphone or tablet.
Issues can include pop ups , strange messages etc
So how do you clear the cache on your browser on your smartphone or tablet.
Continue ReadingGoogle Chrome Not Running As It Should – Try The Chrome Cleanup Tool
So you have been using Google Chrome for a while and suddenly it is not working the way it used to. You can reset it but you could also use the Chrome Cleanup Tool The Chrome Cleanup Tool will: “Scan and remove software that may cause problems with Chrome, such as crashes, unusual startup pages or toolbars, unexpected ads you can’t get rid of, or otherwise changing your browsing experience” The Chrome Cleanup tool can be downloaded from this link : Chrome Cleanup Tool
Continue ReadingKeep Your Internet Browser Updated
Your internet browser needs to be kept updated no matter which one you use. Edge and Internet Explorer which is part of Windows 10 will be kept up to date through Windows update. Internet Explorer in Windows 7 will also be kept up to date through Windows Update. Another reason why you need to do Windows updates. If Windows update is not working you need to address that. If you are using Google Chrome here are instructions to update , even though updates to Chrome should be automatic but if you have not rebooted your computer in a while , they may have stopped. Google Chrome update instructions If you are using Firefox here are the instructions Firefox update instructions
Continue ReadingWays To Stay Secure When Using Android
Lets look at ways to keep your Android phone / device secure Lock your phone – create a pin or use the fingerprint reader Practise using the Android Device Manager to locate your phone Make sure the “ unknown sources “ is disabled in your Android settings as this will not allow you to install from “ third party sites “ that maybe shady Keep your phone updated , both apps from the Google Play Store and system updates Turn on Google Chromes Safe browsing feature in Chrome on your Android device and don’t use the other browsers – To check if you’re already using it, just head over to the Settings -> Privacy menu in Chrome on Android.
Continue ReadingA Five Step Start To Security For Windows Users
Looking to stay secure in Windows here are five steps to help Use Windows 10 – the secure version of Windows now and the best operating system they have produced Use Google Chrome – the best browser to use when it comes to security – Google are committed to helping you navigate the internet safely – remove any superfluous add-ons and check to make sure you do not have any Install Adblock – will aid in keeping you safe – details of why you should use Adblock are HERE Use Windows Defender – third party antivirus products have been known to cause issues Realise that it is your actions that count – STOP clicking the link in an bogus email , STOP browsing to unsafe websites – Think Before You Click
Continue ReadingYour Phone May Crash If You Have Tapped This Link
Be careful of links in Twitter and other social media sites that may not appear what they seem. People are being sent to a site that will crash Safari and Chrome on your iPhone and Android phone – the sites are CrashSafari and CrashChrome but you will not know you have been sent there as the urls have been shortened. Safari and Chrome will not work afterwards and you will have to reboot your phone More information can be found here:Don’t Tap That Link! This Website Will Crash Your Phone
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