Some web applications just work better in certain browsers. If you have Microsoft Windows set to use Chrome as your default browser, but you want to use a desktop shortcut to open a specific site in Microsoft Edge. Or maybe another website icon that will only work in Firefox. Creating a shortcut to a web document won't work. However, you can open a URL using a shortcut to a … [Read more...] about How to Make Windows Desktop Shortcut for Specific Browser
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How to Auto Refresh Chrome Tabs Without an Extension
Suppose you want to automatically refresh your Google Chrome tabs. In that case, you can install a browser extension to get the job done. You can then set custom time intervals to reload your tabs. Many users choose to refresh web pages automatically to remain logged in. But what if you don't want to install a third-party extension to reload your tabs? Let's explore the … [Read more...] about How to Auto Refresh Chrome Tabs Without an Extension
How to Make Chrome Open Incognito Mode by Default
You can do many things to protect your online privacy and prevent third parties from tracking your Internet activity. For example, you can use privacy-focused browsers and search engines, such as Brave and DuckDuckGo. But if you're not ready to give up using Google Chrome, you can use Incognito Mode to block tracking cookies and scripts. Let's see how you can make Chrome … [Read more...] about How to Make Chrome Open Incognito Mode by Default
How to Use Google Chrome Memories
If you want to look through your Chrome browsing history, click on "More options" (the three dots) and then select "History." But did you know Google Chrome also supports a similar feature called "Memories"? Think of Memories as an enhanced version of History. … [Read more...] about How to Use Google Chrome Memories
Fix: Google Chrome Download “Virus Scan Failed” Error
When you try to download a file using Chrome, you may occasionally get the "Virus scan failed" alert. This means that your browser could not scan the file for malware and blocked the download. Restarting your browser and retrying the download won't help. Let's explore what else you can do to get rid of this alert. … [Read more...] about Fix: Google Chrome Download “Virus Scan Failed” Error
How to Set the Homepage in Google Chrome
When you first launch your browser, you probably want a page to load that will get you access to the information you need most often. Accomplish more by setting a default homepage in Google Chrome using these steps. … [Read more...] about How to Set the Homepage in Google Chrome
How to Manage Bookmarks in Google Chrome
Chrome bookmarks are a great way to keep useful information in an easy to find area. But, over time, you have so many bookmarks that the site you save gets lost in the see of bookmarks. So your bookmarks continue to be easy to find, it's essential to know how to manage them. The following tips will show you not only how to manage Chrome bookmarks, but how to erase the ones … [Read more...] about How to Manage Bookmarks in Google Chrome
Fix Google Chrome High CPU and Memory Usage on PC
Despite Microsoft's best efforts, Windows 10 users still prefer to use Google Chrome over Edge. Unfortunately, Chrome may sometimes use too much CPU and memory without a clear reason. Having Google Chrome open can use up to 40 to 50 percent of your CPU's capacity. The browser already runs more background processes than any other web browser out there. … [Read more...] about Fix Google Chrome High CPU and Memory Usage on PC
How to Fix Error Name Not Resolved on Chrome
Google Chrome is the most popular web browser globally, with a loyal user base of 2.7 billion users. When users may temporarily switch to a different browser, the only time when Chrome's not working properly. Google's browser may sometimes throw the annoying ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED error code. In other words, Chrome can't load the web pages you're trying to visit, and you need to … [Read more...] about How to Fix Error Name Not Resolved on Chrome
Why Does Chrome Open So Many Processes?
If you're running Windows 10 and Google Chrome is your default browser, you may be surprised to see just how many processes the browser is running in the background. For example, even if you only open two or three tabs, the Task Manager lists tens of processes associated with your browser. Let's explore why this is so and what you can do to get rid of these processes. … [Read more...] about Why Does Chrome Open So Many Processes?