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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
Windows Security Virus and threat protection page with Quick scan button

How to remove a browser hijacker

October 10, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Windows Security Virus and threat protection page with Quick scan button

Remove a browser hijacker: uninstall the program behind it, delete rogue extensions, reset Chrome, Edge or Safari settings and run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Edge Settings page with Passwords and autofill selected in the sidebar

How to enable or disable autofill in Microsoft Edge?

October 9, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Edge Settings page with Passwords and autofill selected in the sidebar

Turn autofill on or off in Microsoft Edge under Settings > Passwords and autofill for passwords, payment cards and addresses, and clear saved form data.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
AdGuard AdBlocker listing in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store

How to add AdGuard to Microsoft Edge

October 9, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
AdGuard AdBlocker listing in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store

Add AdGuard to Microsoft Edge from the Edge Add-ons store in under a minute. Install it, turn on filters, check it works, and fix it when Edge disables it.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Official Chrome support page with tabs for Computer, Android and iPhone & iPad

How to View Chrome History: A Step-by-Step Guide

October 8, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Official Chrome support page with tabs for Computer, Android and iPhone & iPad

View Chrome history with Ctrl + H on Windows or Command + Y on Mac. Search, filter and check the last 90 days on desktop, Android and iPhone.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Google Chrome Help page for signing in, with device tabs

How to Sign In and Out of Google Account on Chrome Browser

October 8, 2026 by Philip Celasco 1 Comment
Google Chrome Help page for signing in, with device tabs

Sign in and out of your Google Account on Chrome from the Profile icon on a computer, or Settings on Android and iPhone. Plus remote sign-out and fixes.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
VS Code for the Web showing a GitHub repository and Command Palette open

Start Coding in Your Browser With Microsoft Visual Studio Online

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
VS Code for the Web showing a GitHub repository and Command Palette open

Start coding in your browser: Visual Studio Online is gone, so use vscode.dev, github.dev or GitHub Codespaces. Setup steps, pricing, dev containers and fixes.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
iPhone Safari settings with Clear History and Website Data link

2 Ways to Completely Delete Bing Search History [Browser & Microsoft Account]

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
iPhone Safari settings with Clear History and Website Data link

Delete Bing search history in two places: clear your browser data, then clear Search history on the Microsoft privacy dashboard. Steps, checks and fixes.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Microsoft Edge DevTools jumping from a red Console error to the highlighted Sources line

How to Troubleshoot JavaScript Errors in Microsoft Edge DevTools

October 7, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Microsoft Edge DevTools jumping from a red Console error to the highlighted Sources line

Troubleshoot JavaScript errors in Microsoft Edge DevTools: read the Console, jump to the failing line in Sources, set breakpoints and trace failed network calls.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Edge Browser Task Manager listing tabs with a task selected

How to Close All Tabs in Edge

October 6, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Edge Browser Task Manager listing tabs with a task selected

Close all tabs in Microsoft Edge with Ctrl + Shift + W. Tab menu commands, the Browser Task Manager, taskkill, and how to get the tabs back.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Opera Privacy Protection panel with cursor on the Turn off on this site button

8 Easy Ways to Disable Your Ad Blocker on Any Device

October 5, 2026 by Philip Celasco 2 Comments
Opera Privacy Protection panel with cursor on the Turn off on this site button

Disable your ad blocker in seconds: pause it for one site, switch the extension off in Chrome, Edge or Safari, or clear VPN and DNS blocking.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Safari Pop-up Windows settings with an Allow option shown for a site

How to Enable Redirects on Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera, and Firefox

October 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Safari Pop-up Windows settings with an Allow option shown for a site

Enable redirects in Chrome, Edge and Opera from the Pop-ups and redirects permission, and allow them in Safari and Firefox through the pop-up blocker.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
Browsers
Discord message with an image hidden behind a spoiler tag

How to Use Discord Via the Web Browser

October 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Discord message with an image hidden behind a spoiler tag

Use Discord in any browser at discord.com/login with no app to install. Chat, voice, video, screen share, notifications and privacy settings explained.

Posted in: Browsers, How to
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