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If you use Google Chrome as your default browser on Windows or Mac, check out these ten best browser extensions from the Chrome Web Store that can enhance your online privacy. The following Chrome privacy extensions are also available on Mozilla Firefox and Chromium-based browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Opera, and Brave. 1. Privacy Badger Privacy Badger is a Chrome extension from the EFF (Electronic Frontier Foundation) geared toward thwarting invisible tracking scripts and cookies....

At first, I thought something had gone wrong with Windows and that I would have to perform a system repair or something like that. However because my external hard drive happened to be sitting in front of my DVD drive, I unplugged it so that I could put in the Windows DVD. When I did that, all of a sudden the PC booted up! I tested it again and realized that it was the external hard drive that was preventing Windows from loading properly....

The details of how it does this is, of course, much more complicated than that simple explanation. The most important thing you need to know is that the CPU is the main mathematical engine of a computer. The (Extremely) Short History Of CPUs The history of computing is long and complex. It also goes further back into history than digital technology, electronics or even electricity. An abacus is a sort of processor....

The feature, which is also known as executable space protection, comprises a set of hardware and software technologies that carry out extra system memory checks to stop malicious code from running. Whenever a harmful program tries to execute code in specific system memory locations reserved for authorized programs and Windows, DEP marks them as non-executable and throws an error. All this happens so as to prevent any damage to your computer from viruses and other security threats....

In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about Focus assist to use focus sessions and your time more effectively. How to Start a Focus Session You can use Focus assist as a configurable Do Not Disturb button that stops notifications from popping up on your screen. Focus assist was initially released in Windows 10; however, Windows 11 has several new features and operates quite differently. In Windows 10, the easiest way to use focus sessions is via Quick Settings in the Action Center....

Anyone with a background or interest in networking will find it important to learn and understand the affiliated computer terminology with the field. Localhost is one such piece of terminology seen as beneficial to any computer technician. Understanding the importance and uses of localhost is also a great place to begin your journey into networking terminology. What Is LocalHost and How Is It Used? Not just a term, localhost can also be a domain name, like netflix....

Take all the jargon you will find in the box. What does it all mean? Do you find yourself asking “What wireless router features do I actually need?” In this buying guide, you’ll learn what to look for in a WiFi router – including features and specifications. WiFi Standards Looking at a box, users will find terms like AC1200, AC1900, and AC3200. What do these combinations of letters and numbers mean?...

In this article, we’ll cover some of the best Firefox privacy add-ons you can use to protect your online data. Most of these options are now available on Firefox for PC and Android. Note: Most add-ons in this list are also available for Google Chrome and Opera (except for the Firefox-specific features). If you’re a Safari user (whether Mac or iOS), check out our Safari privacy guide. 1. HTTPS Only (in-built version of HTTPS Everywhere) HTTPS ensures that data transmitted between your browser and a website is encrypted....

Some screen sharing apps are simple cloud-based apps that let you launch a video conference where either you or the other person can share their screen and then offer control to the other person in the conference. Other screen sharing apps are fully functional remote-support applications that let you also access the file system of the other computer you’re connected to. The screen share app that you choose depends on what you need to do and what you need to access on the remote system....

In this guide, we’ll exhaustively cover troubleshooting steps to follow if Google Chrome is not updating on your Android smartphone or tablet. First, we should mention that canceling and restarting the update can fix the problem. Then, proceed to the solutions listed below if the Chrome update keeps failing or gets stuck in the unending “Pending” loop. Check Your Internet Connection Updating apps from the Play Store requires an internet connection, either via cellular data or Wi-Fi....

As long as you have an Internet connection, you can perform tasks on your machine as if you were sitting in front of it – all while being thousands of miles away from it. Chrome Remote Desktop is a pretty good tool to use to enable remote connections to your computer. It’s easy to set up, requires minimal resources, and works with major operating systems available. How To Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop Chrome Remote Desktop requires a bit of a configuration before you can start using it on your computers....

It’s also the easiest way to add port exceptions for services such as HTTP, file sharing, software applications, and more. However, it’s also good to know how to configure the Windows Firewall from the command prompt just in case you have computers and servers that are not in Active Directory. Manage Windows Firewall from Command Prompt First, to see whether the Windows Firewall is enabled on a server or computer, type this command at the command prompt: Make sure you open an administrator command prompt (click on Start, type in CMD and then right-click on Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator)....

Modern smartphones barely manage 24 hours of charge with moderate use, so we’ve grown used to moving our devices from one charger to the next. We charge at home, in our cars and at work. Just to keep that dreaded “low battery” warning at bay. Which is why the ubiquitous “power bank” has become so popular over the last few years. These compact bricks of various sizes can store enough juice to keep your phone topped up for days....

The more information you know about the file you are looking for the better. You’ll be able to use search parameters like file size, created date, file type, and more by using the tips listed below. For reference, before we begin, all of the tips listed in this article will be making use of the search function found at the top right of Windows file Explorer. Hopefully by the time you’ve read all of the tips in this article, you’ll have found a solution to track down your files....

Browsers like Mozilla Firefox can and will use up available system memory the more you use them. This can cause your computer to slow down and stop responding, especially if you can’t figure out the cause. If Firefox is using too much memory during general usage, you’ll need to try these fixes to see if they resolve the problem. Restart Firefox All web browsers suffer from memory leak issues, including Firefox and Chrome....

If you’re stuck in this situation, one of these fixes might be what you need. The Dreaded Download Quota Google never meant Drive to be a mass file hosting site, yet some people use it as an affordable way to distribute files to others. If too many people try to download a file in too short a period, limitations may kick in. Google isn’t very upfront about the exact metrics it uses to initiate this block....

A domain controller is like a door, in a sense. One with a bouncer at it. It’s the gateway to get inside to the things you want. Active Directory (AD) is the bouncer at the door. It checks your credentials, determines if you are allowed to go through the door, and what resources you can access once inside. If you’re running a network of any kind and only have one domain controller, you’re living in a house with one door....

Originally, keyloggers were used to track employees’ activity on computers, but this quickly became useful not just to hackers, but also to internet marketers who use keyloggers to monitor the activities of their web visitors. Like other hacker programs, keyloggers can be installed on your computer over the internet, after which the hacker can figure out your logins for different sites without seeing it on the screen. They’re able to do this by parsing through everything you type to pick out sensitive data like passwords, which you’d normally have your computer remember for you to log in faster....

Using an unauthorized version of Windows doesn’t just mean that you haven’t paid Microsoft their dues, it can also mean your copy of Window is compromised with spyware or other malware. Do You Even Have a Key? Windows 10 can be legitimately activated in two different ways. A product key is probably the one everyone is most familiar with, but Windows can also be activated using a digital license linked to your Microsoft Account....

The great thing about creating macros in Word is that you don’t need to know how to program. If you can press record and stop, you can do this. Aren’t Macros Dangerous? Have you heard about macros being bad because they can contain viruses? Although you do have to be careful about opening Office documents from unknown people because they might have malicious macros, that’s not an issue here. You make your own macro, so you know it’s not a virus....