JavaScript is a handy feature that allows more interaction with web pages in Google Chrome and many other web browsers. Some people may publish websites that use the scripting language maliciously though. For your protection, you can disable or enable JavaScript in Chrome with these steps. … [Read more...] about Enable or Disable JavaScript in Google Chrome
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How to Completely Disable Cache in Google Chrome
If you want to completely disable the Google Chrome cache, the setting is hidden in the developer options. Here's how to access it in the Windows, OS X, and Linux versions. … [Read more...] about How to Completely Disable Cache in Google Chrome
How to Reopen a Closed Google Chrome Tab
If you accidentally closed a tab in the Google Chrome web browser, you can get it back with just a few keystrokes. Reopen a closed tab with these steps. … [Read more...] about How to Reopen a Closed Google Chrome Tab
Google Chrome: Disable Autoplay Video
Google Chrome users commonly look for a way to disable the annoying autoplaying videos that load in the browser. You might be surprised that there is no longer a way to do so in the Chrome browser settings. … [Read more...] about Google Chrome: Disable Autoplay Video
Google Chrome: Bypass “Your connection is not private” Message
Whenever I login to my Yahoo Mail or Google using Google Chrome, I get a warning that says: Your connection is not private. Attackers might be trying to steal your information... NET::ER_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID There are some instances when this warning appears and there is nothing to worry about. Here's how you can handle the issue in Microsoft Windows. … [Read more...] about Google Chrome: Bypass “Your connection is not private” Message
Fix – Google Chrome Freezes at Startup (Windows)
Users of the Google Chrome web browser for Windows may experience a problem where the browser hangs and freezes when it starts. Try these tips to fix the issue. … [Read more...] about Fix – Google Chrome Freezes at Startup (Windows)
Google Chrome: Enable/Disable Hardware Acceleration Mode
Turn Hardware Acceleration Mode on or off for Google Chrome with these options. … [Read more...] about Google Chrome: Enable/Disable Hardware Acceleration Mode
Google Chrome: Bookmark Bar Disappears – Fix
I noticed that my Google Chrome bookmark bar along the top of the screen had disappeared. It would only reappear on certain web sites such as the Home page. I guess I must have hit something accidentally to make it do this. … [Read more...] about Google Chrome: Bookmark Bar Disappears – Fix
Firefox: Clear Address Bar URL History
When you type an address in the address bar of Firefox, it comes up with a list of sites you've previously visited. You may want to clear this list because of privacy concerns. However, finding out how to do this proved very difficult for me. … [Read more...] about Firefox: Clear Address Bar URL History
Fix “Voice search has been turned off” Error for Google Now
I hooked up a microphone and testing it in Windows. I was very ready to start yelling "OK Google" to bring up the Google Now screen to perform voice searches. It didn't work. Instead of bringing up the search screen, Chrome threw a message that said "Voice search has been turned off". I selected the "Details" link which didn't really help all that much. Fortunately, I was able … [Read more...] about Fix “Voice search has been turned off” Error for Google Now