It came to our attention last week that there are still those out there who don’t know what a browser is. And since this section of our newsletter is about basics, how much more basic can you get than browsers? A browser is a person who walks into a store and looks around for hours but never, ever,… Read More »
Larry says he likes Firefox better than Chrome because the text is too small in Chrome I use both Google (Chrome) and Firefox. I like Firefox better. When I am in Google (Chrome) the print is so tiny. It also affects my e-mail in Comcast. How do I make the print larger. I sent a message a week… Read More »
Before we get into VPN and IP-address changers, we want to be honest with you: If you’re planning to do something illegal, these won’t help you. So don’t threaten your boss or your ex-spouse while hiding behind a fake IP address, a fake location or a VPN (Virtual Private Network)…you’ll probably get captured and exiled. The authorities have… Read More »
One of the most common problems we find on computers are browsers overloaded with malware toolbar. These malware toolbars can be not only annoying but can slow the browser to a crawl, hijack searches and home pages, and even cause Windows to run poorly. It has become such a pervasive problem that Google has taken notice and now… Read More »
The star you’ve never seen (or how to quickly add a site to your Favorites or bookmarks) All Windows users — Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer The last few Cloudeight Direct sessions, it occurred to me that most people have never noticed the star in (or near) their browser’s address bar. If you’re one of those who’ve never… Read More »
How many of you know about Google Trends? Probably quite of few. Now, how many of you are familiar with the new Google Trends? If you are then you’re way ahead of us. We just found this the other day — and while we can’t imagine how it could be useful, it is fun. Sometimes it’s just fascinating… Read More »