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89 articles

Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox and other web browsers on Windows: settings, extensions, fixes and new features. Start with the Microsoft Edge guide, the Google Chrome guide or the Firefox guide, or compare web browsers for PC.

Browsers
Microsoft Edge favorites location - laptop with a browser open

Where are Favorites stored or saved in Microsoft Edge browser?

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Edge favorites location - laptop with a browser open

Microsoft Edge favorites are stored in a file named Bookmarks in %LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Edge\User Data\Default. Find it, back it up and restore it.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Default browser keeps changing in Windows - laptop with a browser homepage open

Fix: why does my default browser keep changing in Windows?

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Default browser keeps changing in Windows - laptop with a browser homepage open

Default browser keeps changing in Windows 11 or 10? Set it again in Default apps, scan for malware, reset the browser, and stop updates from switching it to Edge.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Remove Yahoo from Chrome, Firefox or Edge - Chrome browser on a phone screen

How to remove Yahoo from your Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browser? [Easy steps]

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Remove Yahoo from Chrome, Firefox or Edge - Chrome browser on a phone screen

Remove Yahoo from Chrome, Firefox, or Edge by changing the default search engine, home page and extensions, then reset or scan if Yahoo search keeps coming back.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Microsoft Edge browsing history - laptop showing a search page

How to view, delete, and manage browsing history in Microsoft Edge

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Edge browsing history - laptop showing a search page

View, delete and manage browsing history in Microsoft Edge: open History, remove single pages, clear all data, clear on close, synced and cloud history.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Microsoft Edge builds - laptop with a website open in the browser

Microsoft Edge builds – Stable, Beta, Dev & Canary versions

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Edge builds - laptop with a website open in the browser

Microsoft Edge builds by channel: latest Stable, Beta, Dev and Canary versions, update cadence, the release schedule and how to find which Edge build you run.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Clear cache in Microsoft Edge - web browser open on a laptop

How to clear cache in Microsoft Edge (and why you should)

November 2, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Clear cache in Microsoft Edge - web browser open on a laptop

Clear cache in Microsoft Edge on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone, clear it on exit, and learn why cached images and files cause stale or broken pages.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Uninstall Chrome on Windows - Chrome browser logo on a phone

How to completely uninstall Chrome on Windows 11, 10

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Uninstall Chrome on Windows - Chrome browser logo on a phone

Completely uninstall Chrome on Windows 11 and 10 from Settings, delete your browsing data and profile, remove synced data, and use winget. Step-by-step guide.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Powerwash Chromebook factory reset - Chrome laptop logo

How to Powerwash (factory reset) a Chromebook

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Powerwash Chromebook factory reset - Chrome laptop logo

Powerwash a Chromebook by signing out, pressing Ctrl + Alt + Shift + R and selecting Restart, then Powerwash. Back up first; fixes for a Chromebook that won’t boot.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
DoD sites with Safari and a CAC - iMac on an office desk

How to access secure DoD sites with Safari and a CAC on a Mac

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
DoD sites with Safari and a CAC - iMac on an office desk

Access secure DoD sites with Safari and a CAC: plug in a PIV-compatible reader, trust the DoD root certificates in Keychain Access, then pick your CAC certificate.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Turn ad blocker on or off in Microsoft Edge - laptop with a web browser open

How to turn on/off ad blocker in Microsoft Edge? [step-by-step]

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Turn ad blocker on or off in Microsoft Edge - laptop with a web browser open

Turn the ad blocker in Microsoft Edge on or off with tracking prevention, ad-blocking extensions and the mobile Block ads switch. Steps, fixes and FAQs.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Control video playback speed in Chrome, Edge and Firefox - YouTube videos on a laptop

Control video playback speed in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Control video playback speed in Chrome, Edge and Firefox - YouTube videos on a laptop

Control video playback speed in Chrome, Edge and Firefox with player settings, a speed extension, or one line of JavaScript. Shortcuts, limits and fixes.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET - wireless router

ERR_CONNECTION_RESET: fix Chrome, Edge and Windows network resets

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET - wireless router

Fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET in Chrome and Edge on Windows: quick checks, browser resets, Winsock and TCP/IP resets, DNS changes, network reset and server causes.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
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