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  1. How To: Configure Microsoft Edge to Open Multiple Home Pages in Windows 10

    Here's how to configuring Windows 10's new Microsoft Edge web browser to open multiple home pages when launched. read more Continue reading...
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    Windows 7 Unable to edit any comments made on Facebook

    I had a long-running post on Windows Forums pertaining to my inability to edit any comments made on Facebook with Internet Explorer 11. I can edit those comments with Chrome with no problem. Seems incredible that after two years I still can't edit comments with that browser. I have two Facebook...
  3. Intel’s contributions in Microsoft Edge: SIMD and other performance enhancements

    Microsoft has a long history of collaborating with industry technology leaders to bring the world the best-in-class PC and device experiences. These efforts now also extend to enhancements in the web browsing experience as well. Intel is a great example of a key technology partner who is...
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    Windows XP Links & URLs requested in IE8 are coming up in a Firefox window.

    If I enter a URL or click a link in an IE8 window, the requested page will come i an existing or newly created Firefox window. I decided to try changing my default browser from Firefox to IE8 to see if it would help, but couldn't figure out how. Is anyone familiar with either of these problems?
  5. In Pictures: Microsoft’s new Spartan browser for Windows 10

    Here’s what sets Spartan apart from Internet Explorer. Link Removed
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    Windows 8 Question bout Internet Explorer

    I am experimenting with IE and have a question. Can Favorites/Bookmarks be arranged other than alphabetical? Thanks, Jim Edit: OK, I am getting better at IE. Slow but steady progress. Jim
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 all scrwed up! Words all jumbled, no titles under icons.

    My Windows 8 is all sorts of screwed up! My Googled Chrome is crazy; all of my words are spread out. When I type, nothing shows up except for spaces. Websites look fine, but Chrome itself is not. My desktop and all other programs are also screwed up. I have some screenshots for you.
  8. Windows 8 I have internet connection but can't use my browsers (mozilla, chrome & explorer)

    Please help, I have the same problem over and over again. I have an internet connection (I can watch tv with a windows 8 app) but when I open chrome, I can't surf to any site (same with Mozilla Firefox). My friend told me to go to system configuration > services and switch everything off. Then...
  9. Windows 7 Have to click in Chrome browser Address Bar to make it active before typing text

    Recently when I open a new Chrome browser window, the window opens as normal with the cursor blinking in the Address Bar. But when I type in a search term or URL……. the text does not appear in the Address Bar. I first need to click with the mouse on the address bar to make it active. This...
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    Windows 8 Internet Explorer Question

    This may not be the right place for this question, but if not, maybe someone can direct me to a forum as good as this one? I have been considering changing from Google Chrome to Internet Explorer because of reported lower power consumption of Internet Explorer. I have experimented with...
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    Windows 7 How to Get rid of a Security Warning?

    I am in the process of a new install. I am still stuck with IE 8 until I get the right updates so I can update to IE 11. The message is "Do you want to view only the web page content that was delivered securly?" This occurs everytime I look at a site with https://. Just a nuisance, that I...
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    Windows 7 IE11 - cannot show negative numbers in color

    IE11 display negative numbers in color ? IE11 - unable to show negative numbers in red in when displaying tables from Fidelity Investments. Works fine in FireFox. How do I setup to show negative numbers in color, or can I?
  13. MS14-046 - Important: Vulnerability in .NET Framework Could Allow Security Feature Bypass...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (August 12, 2014): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft .NET Framework. The vulnerability could allow security feature bypass if a user visits a specially crafted website. In a...
  14. Windows 7 Having a display problem... screen appears and disappears

    Hey Guys I'm Sid ! I'm new here, Please forgive me if m posting my problem in the wrong forum... i feel very frustrated every time i scroll any web or a word doc or anything in my laptop with window 7... the page goes up and down, some part of the page disappears and when i minimize the page it...
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    Windows 7 Unable to display website

    I am using windows 7 home premium on my desktop & laptop and I am unable to reach the login page for M&S banking, when I click on the sign in button all I get is a blank screen http://www.marksandspencer.com/c/mands-bank I have tried IE11, chrome, firefox and safari browsers. The only one that...
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    Windows 7 Slide-in ads

    I am not sure which forum to post this question. If on the wrong forum please move to correct one. Does anyone know a way to prevent Slide-in ads on websites I visit? The browser I mainly use is Firefox and am using Win 7 Pro X 64.
  17. Windows 8 Uninstall, or Deactivate Internet Explorer!!!

    Hi For what it's worth I decided that since I never use IE and I haven't had any webpage ask me to for a long time I would remove it just to see what happens. To my surprise my computer performs much better without it. My boot to desktop time went from about a minute to 15 seconds, and I...
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    Windows 7 Google Chrome Question

    Is there a way in Google Chrome to clear the internet cache but stay logged in to sites like this? Yahoo is my home page and it's not uncommon to have the home page appearance messed up after clicking on a news story. If I clear the internet cache with Chrome or Ccleaner it fixes the Yahoo Home...
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    Windows 8 Creating Custom Start Screen Tiles for Chrome in Windows 8.1

    IK use of Windows 8.1 en Hebr Zelf tegels BIJ gemaakt in Het begin scherm helaas Moest DAT in Exployer en IK gebruik zelf liever Google chrome Zou hij mogelijk zijn om de tegels in chrome te maken ,Exployer werkt niet echt fijn op verschillende sociale media waar ik op zit groet, yvon
  20. Windows 8 $500 Budget for Work and Entertainment

    I am looking for a product for $500 and under. I am looking for a tablet, detachable, or 2 in 1. Right now the Asus Transformer Book T100 on Amazon for $400 looks like the best deal. The original Surface Pro is on sale for $500 on the Microsoft Store, but is sold out and who knows if they will...