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Scam alert: Beware fake update notices for the Chrome browser

Posted on August 7, 2022

If you’ve been using the Internet for any length of time you probably know how important it is to keep your web browser(s) updated with the latest security updates.

Security holes that can allow hackers and scammers to cause all kinds of grief for innocent users are “patched” via security updates on a regular basis, so we’re all used to installing those updates as they are released.

Unfortunately, hackers are once again taking advantage of our familiarity with security updates to trick us into downloading dangerous malware onto our systems.

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How to enable ‘Enhanced Safe Browsing’ in Chrome

Posted on May 4, 2022

Google Chrome is the world’s most popular web browser, and it isn’t even close.

There are several very good reasons why Chrome is used by so many people, one of which is the strong security that Google has built into it by default.

But did you know there’s a setting you can change in Chrome that will make your Internet activities even more secure? [Read more…]

How to always launch Edge and Chrome with the previously-used tabs open

Posted on May 1, 2022

I published a “Quick Tip” for the April 29 issue of my Rick’s Tech Tips Newsletter explaining how to set Firefox to always launch with the previously-used tabs open.

That tip prompted a lot of feedback from folks wondering if you can do the same thing with the Edge and Chrome browsers.

Luckily, the answer is yes. Just follow the steps below for the browser you’re using. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I stop my browsers from asking to save passwords?

Posted on March 27, 2022

Question from Jennifer: I have a question about pop-ups asking if I want to save the password when I log in to a website.

I never say Yes and want to disable those pop-ups. How do I disable them?

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Q&A: How can I see which websites can see my location with Chrome?

Posted on March 11, 2022

Question from Marcus: I know that some websites can see my location when I visit them with Chrome.

I know there are some sites that need to see my location (like Google Maps, for instance) but I’d rather keep my location hidden from the ones that don’t.

Is there a way to see which sites can see my location?

Also, is there a way to stop the ones that don’t need access to my location from seeing it? [Read more…]