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Turn off Java (not Javascript) in Your Browsers

by Barbara J. Feldman August 30, 2012
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There is a cyber threat roaming the wild RIGHT NOW that takes advantage of a recently discovered flaw in Java to infect computers with malware. [Aug 30, 2012 2pm EST] Unfortunately, a Java update from Oracle is not due until October, so the best thing you can do now is disable Java in your browser. [...]

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How to Slow IE9 Add-on Pop Ups

by Barbara J. Feldman February 14, 2012

If you’ve been annoyed by Internet Explorer 9′s pop-up message about the speed of your add-ons, you are not alone! Leo Notenboom of Ask Leo! explains that although there is no way to turn the message off, you can control when it appears. The message is a warning that IE9 thinks your browser add-ons are [...]

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Why You Need Internet Explorer

by Barbara J. Feldman November 22, 2011

Even though you may never actually use Internet Explorer to browse the Internet, you should never delete it from your Windows machine because it used by other applications (even if you never actually do!) Learn why you should keep Internet Explorer up to date, and then, simply ignore it by reading this article from Ask [...]

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How to Add Themes to Your Browser

by Barbara J. Feldman November 15, 2011

Both the Chrome and Firefox browsers have the ability to add themes, which are graphic add-ons that add header illustrations and a bit of personality to your browsing experience. For Chrome, Google has an official theme repository in the Chrome Web Store, although you can find themes at other sites as well. For Firefox, visit [...]

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Is Your Browsing History Recoverable?

by Barbara J. Feldman August 9, 2011

A recent, high profile murder trial in Florida used search history to incriminate the plaintiff. Just how much of your history actually remains on your personal computer? Leo Notenboom, of Ask-Leo.com, explains that unless you have spyware installed on your computer, your every keystroke is not being recorded. However, there is a fair amount of [...]

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Incognito Browsing with Google Chrome

by Barbara J. Feldman January 5, 2011

Users of Google’s Chrome browser have one-click access to private browsing through use of the “incognito mode.” When operating incognito, Chrome will not save cookies, browsing history, passwords, form data, or download history. To switch to incognito mode, click the tools wench (in the upper right-hand corner) and select “New Incognito Window.” To learn more, [...]

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