Fix Chrome's Safe Browsing feature blocking some downloads in the browser
Google Chrome, Chromium, and probably the majority of web browsers based on it, come with a security module that scans file downloads automatically.
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Screenhero: share your screen with someone else
Back in the old days when you needed to collaborate with someone or a team, the best option you had was to be in the same room to make that happen.
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AnyDesk: Remote Desktop App
AnyDesk is a high-performance remote desktop application that allows users to securely access and control computers, servers, or mobile devices from anywhere in
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FVD downloader for Chrome latest extension that injects ads on websites
Buying successful extensions and adding monetization options to them, usually in the form of ad injections on websites users visit, seems to be a profitable bus
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Make a secondary monitor the primary one with TVGameLauncher
Most televisions can be connected to computer systems these days.
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All you need to know about Google's Activity Controls feature
Most online companies make available privacy related settings that customers may access to manage some settings online.
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Mozilla plans to release Electrolysis (multi-process architecture) with Firefox 36
Electrolysis (e10s) is one of the core improvements for Firefox that Mozilla is currently working on.
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Microsoft's Climatology app for Android displays historic weather information
If there is a niche on mobile devices that is flooded with apps it is the weather niche.
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Hide plugins, visited links and WebRTC from websites in Firefox
Whenever you connect to a website using any browser, the site receives a variety of information automatically.
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PC Hunter displays low-level Windows system information
When you are tasked with analyzing a issue in detail on a PC running Windows, a malware attack for example, it is often necessary to look beyond the obvious and
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This is Deez.io, my domain monitoring (and more) service
As a webmaster, I know that it is crucial to keep an eye on your websites at all times.
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FossaMail is an optimized version of Thunderbird for Windows by the Pale Moon author
Fossamail is an email client for Microsoft Windows and Linux systems that is based on code of the popular Thunderbird email client.
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Chrome: changes coming to the browser's offline cache mode
Google Chrome, Chromium and other Chromium-based browsers have supported an offline cache mode for a while now.
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Verify files in two directories with Checksum Compare
It can sometimes be important, or even a requirement, to verify that files in two different folders are identical.
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Selling a smartphone may leak private information: what you need to do
If you are a regular here on Ghacks you know that one needs to be careful when it comes to giving away or selling old devices that were used for storage (read [
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Load websites silently in the background in Firefox
Sometimes when I discover new websites while browsing the web in Firefox, I open them immediately but don't access them directly.
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How to download core Windows 8 apps manually
Microsoft ships the Windows 8 operating system with a set of apps that provide core functionality such as reading news, opening emails or managing photos.
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Opera 24 Dev introduces bookmarks manager, H.264 support
Norwegian company Opera Software has released a new developer version of its Opera browser for the desktop.
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Create videos, gifs or screenshots with Grabilla
Programs that provide you with options to take screenshots, create animated gifs or record videos are not available in abundance on Windows.
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Microsoft Security Bulletins For July 2014 overview
Welcome to the overview of Microsoft's Patch Tuesday for July 2014.
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Manage cursor groups on Windows with Cursor Commander
While I cannot really remember when I have changed default cursors in Windows the last time, I know some users who like to use custom cursors for a variety of r
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How to download software programs to your computer
I never thought that I had to write a guide about downloading software but recent trends have made it necessary.
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Beware! FileHippo tests adware distributing download manager
Distributing adware to computer users is a lucrative business.
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Move some extension icons into the Hamburger menu
The Chromium web browser and browsers based on it such as Google Chrome are not very flexible when it comes to placing extension icons in the interface.
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Make Firefox remember pinned tabs when it does not
If you are a Firefox user you probably know that you can pin tabs in the browser to make them sort-of permanent in it.
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Quick Crypt creates self-expiring encrypted files
Quick Crypt looks on first glance just like many of the other file encryption tools for Windows.
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How to manage Windows Time Zones more efficiently
The clock that Windows displays in the system tray area is probably not something that most users change a lot after initial configuration.
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First look at secure email provider ProtonMail
As you may know already, I have decided to retire my Gmail account and one of the email services that I consider using as an alternative is ProtonMail.
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Maps With Me Lite is an offline mapping app for mobile devices
I do not use maps that often, usually only when I'm in a foreign country or a city that I do not know my way around in.
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Add custom search engines to Microsoft's Internet Explorer
When it comes to support for different search engines, it is Firefox that takes the crown.
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Secryptor file encryption software with Dropbox support
While it is often best to keep files on the local computer only and avoid cloud storage, especially for important files, it is sometimes not possible to do so.
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Chrome OS adds automatic photo backup
Chrome OS had a a bit of a rough start on the scene, with the first Chromebooks getting little real attention.
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Adobe launches PlayPanel, a Flash game launcher
Adobe has just launched a new program called PlayPanel.
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Browser Password Remover is a cross-browser password manager
Most web browsers ship with basic password management capabilities these days.
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Wearables are the next big thing. Here are my thoughts on that
With smartphones and tablets reaching saturation points in many countries, it is time to hop on to the next big thing.
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Activity Indicator highlights hard drive activity
Depending on the hard drive or drives connected to your computer, it can be difficult to determine how busy they are.
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Redshift: change screen color temp and brightness based on time of day
I use the excellent F.
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Check My Links Chrome Extension: Find Broken Links Effortlessly
Check My Links is a free Chrome extension designed for developers, content editors, and SEO professionals to quickly scan web pages for broken links.
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My slow withdrawal from all things Google
Sometimes, you have to make hard decisions in life.
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Your NoIP.com powered site is not reachable? Here is why
When you run a remote service on your home computer, one of the things that you need to take into account is a changing IP address.
