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83 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
AVG Secure Browser setup window with the Accept and Install button

What is AVG Secure Browser? Features, privacy, safety, and free vs. PRO

October 15, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
AVG Secure Browser setup window with the Accept and Install button

AVG Secure Browser is a free browser from AVG with ad and tracker blocking, Web Shield and Hack Check. See its privacy tools, safety, devices and what PRO adds.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
iPhone App Library with app folders and a search bar at the top

How to add Google Chrome to home screen: step-by-step guide

October 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone App Library with app folders and a search bar at the top

Add Google Chrome to your home screen on Android, iPhone and iPad, pin it to the Windows desktop or taskbar, and save any website from Chrome as a home screen icon.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Bitwarden extension Generator tab open from the Chrome toolbar

How to use the Bitwarden extension in Chrome

October 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Bitwarden extension Generator tab open from the Chrome toolbar

Use the Bitwarden extension in Chrome: install it, log in, save and autofill passwords, generate strong ones, organise folders and fix locking or autofill issues.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Google Translate extension pop-up translating a highlighted French word into English

How to install the Google Translate extension in Chrome: a step-by-step guide

October 14, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Google Translate extension pop-up translating a highlighted French word into English

Install the Google Translate extension in Chrome from the Chrome Web Store, pin it, translate highlighted text, and fix it when the icon or install fails.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Edge extension details page with the Allow in InPrivate checkbox highlighted

How to start a private browsing session in Microsoft Edge

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Edge extension details page with the Allow in InPrivate checkbox highlighted

Start a private browsing session in Microsoft Edge with Ctrl+Shift+N or New InPrivate window. Steps for Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android, plus fixes.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Try Google Input Tools online page with language menu and on-screen keyboard

How do I use Google Input Tools on my Windows 11/10 PC?

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Try Google Input Tools online page with language menu and on-screen keyboard

Use Google Input Tools on Windows 11/10 through the Chrome extension, Gmail, Google Docs or the online page, since Google no longer offers the desktop app.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Open Chromebook laptop showing its keyboard, touchpad and ChromeOS desktop

How to copy and paste on Chromebook [text & image shortcut]

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Open Chromebook laptop showing its keyboard, touchpad and ChromeOS desktop

Copy and paste on a Chromebook with Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V. Shortcuts for text, images, screenshots, clipboard history and fixes when paste stops working.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browser News
How to Restore MSN as Homepage in any Browser

How to Restore MSN as Homepage in Any Browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox)

October 13, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to Restore MSN as Homepage in any Browser

The MSN homepage is www.msn.com. Make MSN your homepage in one click with Microsoft’s button or extension, or set it in Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

Posted in: Browser News, Browsers
Browsers
Google Chrome Help steps for More, Help, About Google Chrome and Relaunch

How to restart Google Chrome

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Google Chrome Help steps for More, Help, About Google Chrome and Relaunch

Restart Google Chrome by quitting it fully and reopening it, or use Relaunch on the About page. Steps for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone, Chromebook and fixes.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
ChromeOS Linux architecture diagram with the Termina VM and Debian container

45 handy Chrome OS commands to run in Crosh (2026)

October 12, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
ChromeOS Linux architecture diagram with the Termina VM and Debian container

Chrome OS Crosh commands: press Ctrl + Alt + T, then use help, vmc, shell and 42 more documented commands for system info, Linux VMs, logs and hardware checks.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
uBlock Origin Lite settings page showing Basic, Optimal and Complete filtering modes

How to add uBlock Origin to Edge

October 11, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
uBlock Origin Lite settings page showing Basic, Optimal and Complete filtering modes

Add uBlock Origin to Edge from the Edge Add-ons store in under a minute, set site access, keep it updated and fix installs that fail or get turned off.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Google Chrome Help steps for searching with Google Lens on a computer

How to use Google Lens on desktop PC?

October 10, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Google Chrome Help steps for searching with Google Lens on a computer

Use Google Lens on a desktop PC from Chrome’s menu, a right-click on any image, google.com in Edge or Firefox, or the Google app for Windows with Alt + Space.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
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