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One Simple Browser Setting To Enhance Security

Jim Hillier — Fri, 01 May 2026 07:21:20 +0000

You’ll all be aware of the “HTTP” and “HTTPS” prefixes for URLs. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) was the standard for many years, but these days HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the new standard. As the name suggests, HTTPS adds a layer of security via encryption, which protects the privacy and integrity of data exchanged between the web browser and a website.

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Would You Pay $60 For The Brave Browser?

John Durso — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:55:48 +0000

Brave Origin is a new minimalist version of the Brave browser that Brave is offering for $60. It is currently available as a “Nightly” version, but should be available as a release version soon. The Origin version removes (or disables, depending on your upgrade path) the revenue-generating features that otherwise support the Brave browser. Brave Origin is available in two flavors…

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Firefox Search Bar Not Working – Solved

Jim Hillier — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:06:29 +0000

I was once a dedicated Firefox user, but for some time now, I have moved on to Brave as my default browser. However, I wrote an article recently about Perplexity search in Firefox, and while revisiting Firefox, I discovered that the search bar was not working. When I tried to type a search term into the search bar, what I was typing automatically and constantly popped into the address bar…

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Firefox: How To Disable Or Remove Perplexity AI

Jim Hillier — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:14:27 +0000

The recent trend of major companies pushing AI down users’ throats has seen many users develop an intense dislike for anything AI. It’s a shame because AI can be helpful in many situations, but in my opinion, these companies only have themselves to blame. As reported previously, Firefox now includes Perplexity AI as a search option. Personally, I believe the addition of Perplexity search is…

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Samsung Releases A Browser For Windows

Jim Hillier — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:01:38 +0000

Previously only supporting Android mobile devices, the Samsung Browser is now available for Windows PCs. Samsung is yet another browser claiming to put “privacy first”, and its privacy settings do appear to back up the claim: As you can see from the above screenshot, Samsung Browser’s privacy settings include anti-tracking, an ad-blocker, redirection mitigation, and a pop-up blocker.

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Firefox Now With Free VPN

Jim Hillier — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:50:19 +0000

Mozilla recently announced that the next Firefox version (149) will include a free VPN and Split View feature. Firefox 149 will start rolling out on 24th March 2026. Firefox’s new free VPN, which includes 50GB of data per month, will initially be available for users in the US, France, Germany, and the UK, with more regions to follow. Firefox 149 will also include a new “Split View” feature…

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Helium: New Lightweight Browser – Review

Jim Hillier — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:01:55 +0000

Helium browser is the new kid on the block, claiming to be the “Best privacy and unbiased ad-blocking by default“. Helium is an open-source, lightweight, fast, Chromium-based browser. So, let’s check whether the blurb is accurate. Privacy-Partial Fail: Helium comes with the uBlock Origin extension installed by default. uBlock Origin is an excellent broad-content blocker, so ads and tracking…

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How To Remove Third-Party Apps from Google

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:21:20 +0000

Last week, we covered how to enable clipboard alerts on Samsung. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Enable Clipboard Alerts on Samsung This time, I wanted to show how you can remove third-party apps that you have connected to your Google account. You might not realize that when you connect an app to a website, it has access until you delete it from your Google account.

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How To Blur House On Google Maps

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:03:02 +0000

Last week, we continued our lessons on ChatGPT, and I showed you how to disconnect it from apps. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Disconnect App From ChatGPT We are going to jump subjects again and talk about Google Maps. Like most people, I have looked up my address on Google, and I bet you have too. If you didn’t notice, this is a little invasion of privacy.

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How To Disable Browser AI, Telemetry, & More

Jim Hillier — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:43:00 +0000

NOTE: Applies to Chrome, Edge, and Firefox only. Corbin Davenport, a tech writer, software developer, and podcaster, has released a tool to help users remove AI features, telemetry data reporting, sponsored content, product integrations, and other annoyances from the Chrome, Edge, and Firefox browsers. Corbin’s project, appropriately named “Just the Browser“, consists of various scripts to…

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How To Create Shortcut On Android

Jason Shuffield — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:01:27 +0000

Another week, another how-to article for all of you! Last week, we covered how to customize the Google Search Widget on your mobile device. If you missed that one, you can find it here: How To Customize Google Search Widget This week, we are sticking with the Google subject. That is correct, I’m going to teach another fun feature that your mobile device offers. Have you ever wanted to add a…

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What Is The Most Private Browser?

Jim Hillier — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 05:01:50 +0000

The latest story doing the rounds on tech sites is based on the results of a “study” by a company called Digitain to ascertain levels of browser privacy. According to the Digitain report, Google Chrome is by far the least private browser… well, no sh*t Sherlock. In the study, rankings for browsers were evaluated on how they handled privacy, anti-fingerprinting, tracker and data blocking…

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AI – Too Much Too Soon?

Jim Hillier — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:16:02 +0000

Like it or loathe it, AI is permeating every aspect of the PC. Microsoft, Google, software developers, etc., are all pushing AI at every opportunity. But, the critical question here is… is AI truly ready for prime time? In my opinion, AI has been pushed down our throats ahead of its time, and I’ll explain my thinking. There are two hardware components that are essential for AI to function…

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Watch International TV From Your Browser

Terry Hollett — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:01:31 +0000

I was watching a YouTube video when it mentioned a website that allows you to watch International TV Stations directly from your browser. You know the drill, had to check it out myself. The website is tv.garden It’s pretty simple to use. Here is their default screen. Click on a country. It takes you to a list of channels. This will vary between countries. Canada has 111 channels listed.

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