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Entries Tagged ‘Browsers’

How to Delete Search History in Internet Explorer

The steps for deleting search history from Internet Explorer 6 and Internet Explorer 7 are different.
To delete search history in Internet Explorer 6:

Select “Tools” from the Tools menu.
Select “Internet Options“.
Select the “Content” tab.
Click the “AutoComplete” button.
Select the “Clear forms” button to erase search history.
Click “OK”.

To delete search history in Internet Explorer 7:

Select “Tools” from the [...]

The Simon Sez IT Tech Show - #5 - September 22, 2008

Welcome to show #5. During this show, we discuss whether using public WiFi is safe, and what security measures to keep mind when using public wireless networks. I mention my initial impression of Google’s new internet browser, Chrome. Finally, we discuss some great free backup software you can use to backup and synchronize your data [...]

Why Should I Use Firefox?

I received an e-mail from Mary-Anne inquiring about Firefox. Her son has been trying to coax into installing it on her personal laptop. And, she wanted to know why she should install it.
If you are not familiar with Firefox, it’s a web browser similar to Windows Internet Explorer, which is the default browser on Windows [...]

The Simon Sez IT Tech Show - #2 - August 25, 2008

During this podcast, I answer a question from Mary-Ann regarding whether she should install Firefox and the advantages of using Firefox versus Microsoft Internet Explorer. I also mention some free anti-virus software, and a couple of great websites to download free software including games.
Websites or Products Mentioned:
Firefox
Internet Explorer
Free AVG
Give Away of the Day
Game Give Away [...]

Access Your Bookmarked Favorites from ANY Computer!

How is this possible, you ask?  It’s simple, by importing your IE Favorites into Google Bookmarks using the Google Toolbar, you can have access to your bookmarked favorites from any computer (work, school, library, internet café, etc.) even if you haven’t saved any favorites on it.
You do have to go through this process first on [...]