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How to change the default zoom level and/or font size in Chrome

Posted on November 28, 2025

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A while back I explained in this post how to quickly change the text size in your browser using your mouse wheel and the Ctrl key on your keyboard.

In a nutshell, that procedure changes the text size by altering the browser’s “zoom” level, which also changes the size of the images, text boxes and any other elements that are displayed on the page.

Today I’m going to explain how to set a new default zoom level in Chrome that will force Chrome to always open at that desired zoom level. [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I clone a hard drive to a larger Samsung SSD?

Posted on November 28, 2025

Question from Mike: Hi, Rick. I need some advice on the best way to clone a hard drive to a larger SSD.

I was able to get the 2TB Samsung SSD installed inside my computer but I don’t know how to clone the contents of the 1TB hard drive onto it and still use all the available space on the new drive.

Can you give me some simple instructions? Thanks. [Read more…]

Q&A: Can you recommend a good QR Code scanning app?

Posted on November 27, 2025

Question from Darla: I hope you can help me, Rick.

I gained some weight over the last few years, and it’s really starting to affect my health.

I recently decided to start working out and eating better to try to get back to my “normal” weight.

One of my friends suggested that I download a QR code scanning app so I can get the nutrition info for the foods on restaurant menus.

Can you recommend a good QR code scanning app for my phone? [Read more…]

Here’s the fastest (and best) way to bookmark a web page

Posted on November 27, 2025

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Do you use Chrome, Firefox or Edge for your web browser?

If so, you probably know that you can either click the “Star” icon on the right side of the address bar or press Ctrl+D to bookmark the web page you’re currently viewing.

Those are the methods most people use to bookmark a page, but there’s an even better way because it only requires a quick click and drag. Here’s how to do it: [Read more…]