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Best Alternatives to Tor Browser

Posted on by in Cyber Security

The Tor Project, and their consumer-friendly Tor Browser package, is a great utility for Internet users who are concerned about their online privacy. Though it has been cited as being used for illegal and criminal activities, it isn’t inherently a tool for breaking the law. Rather, it’s based on providing freedom and security for users, to avoid government or other monitoring of Internet traffic, bypass restrictions to browsing, and help keep users’ “identity,” in the form of their IP address, safe and secure.

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This is similar, in many ways, to the benefits offered by a VPN service. But, there are significant differences. Here, we’ll take a look at VPNs, proxies, and the Tor Browser, and how they compare and contrast to one another. Read more…

10 Chrome Incognito / Private Mode Tips You Must Know

Posted on by in Web Browsers

Google Chrome is currently the most-used browser in the world, helping more than 70% of the users to search the web; leaving Apple safari, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer behind. Started out as user novelty, Chrome has become an institutional product. There is bounty of stock embedded throughout Chrome’s guts that you may not even know; that are there to make your browsing experience much more satisfying and reliable.

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And while there are plethora of things we can discuss about Chrome, we’ll limit our discussion to one of the most famous but less explored feature of Chrome which is known as “Incognito Mode”. It is a feature of Chrome through which you can enjoy a private, more-obscure and extremely-flexible web browsing. Read more…

Free Download: 30 Web Browser Mockups, Frame PSD Templates

Posted on by in Web Browsers

Have you ever developed a website template in Photoshop and looking for an easy way to show the screenshot of your design work? Well sometimes you may find that a screenshot just won’t do, and you possibly need to create a web browser frame of your work. And the good news is that you don’t have to waste your time creating web browser frame yourself since there are tons of ready-made web browser mockups and frame PSD templates available on the web.

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Today we would like to showcase our cool selection of top 30 free and top-quality web browser mockups and frame templates for your selection. All of these templates are layered PSD files and more importantly all the principle elements are editable which means you can change color, modify text and shadows to suit your own style. Read more…

18 Ad Blockers & Pop-up Blockers for Chrome

Updated on by in Web Browsers

Majority of the world works on advertising and making money out of it. Whether it is TV shows, newspapers or online media. Whenever you access something for free, it is because of the advertising. Even if we take the example of Google, they have one of the biggest network of advertising.

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But nobody likes these ads as they are directed towards a user depending upon your browsing habits making the web a place which is no more equal. They steal information from you without your knowledge and then use it to show targeted advertisements. Read more…

5 Easy Ways to Download a Website for Offline Viewing

Posted on by in Web Tools

While it is becoming increasingly rare, there still exists that horrifying time when you don’t have WIFI or 4G; a scary thought, I know. When you are in this situation though, there is a way to access your favourite websites without the internet. It is possible to download a full website onto your hard-drive that you can than access on the go, whether you’re at your grandparent’s country house in the middle of nowhere, or on the train with no 4G for a few hours. There are several ways to download a website, and we are going to breakdown 5 of the best.

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15 Tips To Access, Manage and Delete Google Usage History

Posted on by in Web Browsers

The world where we live nowadays is connected. As a result, every individual in today’s world who uses a computer or a mobile device will instantly know what the people around the world are doing. Information that when processed by every individual will collectively show the path for evolution which brings different behavior in society and ultimately changes the way that people live. This can be useful if we use it at the correct time. Some information cannot be useful after a period of time. Some information that isn’t useful at times is the browser history on your computer.

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Browser history is a report that will tell where you have been on the World Wide Web. It can be used to help you to go back to a place you would need to gain access to again. But, as information, it can be stored and gathered, and of course, will take storage from your devices. Read more…

Top 15 Chrome Extension and Apps to Work Offline

Posted on by in Web Browsers

It’s a matter of fact that presently, a big part of our life runs around the browser, prominently chrome. We use Google Drive, Gmail, Wunderlist and a handful of so many other services straight from Chrome OS or Chrome.

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As I said above, Google Chrome has a plenty of apps that you can use undeviatingly from the browser, but sadly, most of them need an internet connection. So we’ve explored the web to find the best Chrome apps that work offline, so you don’t have to bother about being connected to the internet to use them. Read more…

Top 15 Fastest and Safest Web Browsers for Smartphone

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Roughly 1/3rd of the world population uses smartphones these days. The extremely versatile nature of the smartphones has made it the go to option for more than just calling and texting. Increasingly, people prefer the mobile versions of once discrete devices like cameras, calculators, flashlights, you name it.

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Web browsing is one other thing that has seen a major shift in trend; from desktop browsing, a large majority of the Internet users has migrated to mobile web browsing. With country wide internet coverage (3G and 4G technology and in some cases even free Wi-Fi) available in most of the developed and even developing nations, more and more people are experiencing the internet surfing through their handheld devices. Read more…

15 Ways Google Collects Your Private Info and Data

Updated on by in Search Engines

Google and “privacy” are two words that have never gotten along well. The industry leader has often been accused of going too far in their data collection on users. There is very little that the company cannot know, and this should alarm you. They act benevolent now and promise to never share data maliciously, but promises can be broken and power structures changed. Chances are that when Google gets a new CEO, they will still have your data, and they will still be able to damage you with it.

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Here are 15 methods that Google can and will use to collect your personal information: Read more…

20 Cool Tips to Speed up Google Chrome

Posted on by in Web Browsers

Amongst the war of the internet browsers, the only survivor that has come a long way and is the undisputed king of web browsing is none other than the baby of Google, called Google Chrome. Chrome started to represent its case as the most efficient internet browsing software somewhere around 2009-2010 where Internet Explorer along with the likes of Mozilla was still going strong. Eventually Mozilla Firefox created its own niche market and the rising superstar then kicked out Internet Explorer for good.

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Now the maximum value that the Internet Explorer has in an average computer user’s life is its icon present on the desktop by default. This is the irony, but also a reality which clearly shows the importance of keeping up with the changing trends in technology and giving into the demands of the consumers and there is no one other than Google who could be better at this when it comes to technology. Therefore, all the talk of the town when it comes to internet browsing only belongs to Google and Google Chrome. Read more…

20 Tips: How to Browse the Web Privately and Anonymously

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When we talk about the Internet technology, we must not forget to mention the kinds of crucial disadvantages that are present with its use. Even though the numbers of advantages like, instant connectivity, where users can connect with each other and globally on the go, round the clock are unforgettable. The Internet technology sometimes can become a big hassle in your everyday routine. This does not mean that we aim to not rationalize how important the Internet is in today’s day and age, but we are trying to offer a different perspective to it. Just like any other technology in the world, which comes with its pros and cons, the Internet world is no different. When a user is online, he might be enjoying some of the undeniable opportunities and possibilities, but he is also putting himself at a lot of risks on different levels and points.

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Just for the brief discussion, let’s focus on those risks and points that an average Internet user can put himself at while sitting online. The number one risk is access to illegal or banned content. Since the Internet is largely used unsupervised, one can have access to almost everything, this is why it is so important for parents to understand this phenomenon and impose parental controls when their children are using the Internet. Read more…

25 Most Wanted Tips for Private Browsing

Updated on by in Web Browsers

You want to surf through the net but do not want to leave any traces behind regarding what you searched for? Then here are some tips which you can follow:

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30 Chrome Extensions for Displaying Amazing New Tabs

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You may not have given much thought to your Chrome browser‘s new tab page. It’s just where you type in the URL to the next page you want to go, right? Wrong. With these 30 (yes, 30!) Chrome extensions, you’ll have a chance to personalize your new tab page to fit your needs exactly.

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The extensions fell into two categories: those that primarily served to help you be productive, stay on task, or find information more easily, and those that serve as a make-over to brighten your day and make your Chrome experience a little more beautiful. However, just because an extension’s main use is improving your productivity, it doesn’t mean it isn’t nice to look at! Many of the productivity extensions also feature attractive designs and/or great art and photography. Read more…

5 Tips for Taking Your Company Website Mobile and Creating Apps

Updated on by in Web Development

These days, simply having a website isn’t enough. With the growing popularity of mobile web browsing, your site has to work on a wide range of devices. But doing mobile the wrong way can actually frustrate visitors even more than a regular site and drive traffic (and sales) away.

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Many companies enjoy the success of mobile apps and sites when they allow customers to make purchases directly from their phone or mobile device. If you also want to enjoy this success, you must ensure that you avoid the common mistakes that companies often make when first going mobile. Read on for a few tips that will help make your site mobile-friendly, and bring your business to a broader audience. Read more…

7 Ad Blocking Apps & Browser Extensions to Remove Ads

Updated on by in Mobile

It’s not only your headache, everyone wants to remove those annoying ads from Facebook, YouTube, websites as well as apps on mobile devices.

Most of the free web services and mobile apps generate revenue through online ads. While some of them display moderate amount of ads, the others avidly show excessive ads that fill up the entire screen while using the online service or app.

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One of the best ways to get rid of these distracting ads is to install an ad blocker service to stop the ads from showing up on the screen of your computer or mobile devices. Read more…