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How to Install Firefox in Chromebook

Chromebook runs Chrome OS, which is essentially the Google Chrome browser. When you power on your Chromebook, the Chrome browser will launch automatically so you can surf the Web immediately. What if you are not a fan of Google Chrome? Or perhaps you are paranoid about the data Google is collecting behind your back when you are using its browser. Luckily, there are several ways you can install Firefox on Chromebook. Here is how you can do so. Related: What Is a Chromebook, and How Does It Differ from a Laptop? Install Firefox Android app Every Chromebook comes with support for Android apps, which means… Read more

How to Set a Custom Homepage in Various Browsers

If you’re always going to a specific site when you turn on your computer, you might as well make it your home page. Every browser comes with the ability to set a custom home page. The process doesn’t take very long on major browsers, and it’s also beginner friendly. Setting a Custom Home Page on Firefox Adding the home page of your choice on Firefox is an easy task. Launch Firefox, and in the Home section, click on the drop-down menu for the Homepage and new windows option. Select Custom URLs and start typing the URL of the site you want to add as your… Read more

How to Change the Default Search Engine in Various Browsers

While Google is the most popular search engine out there, that doesn’t mean you have to use it as the default search engine in your browser. There are plenty of good options out there when it comes to a good search engine. If you are looking to switch from Google, here is how you can change the default search engine in your browser. Change the Default Search Engine in Chrome To add a custom search engine in Chrome, click on the three dots at the top right.  Go to Settings and click on the “Search engine” option in… Read more

A Chrome User’s Guide for Switching to Firefox

With Google making major moves against ad blockers, users concerned about privacy and corporate overreach should give Firefox a serious look. The open-source browser, built by a non-profit dedicated to freedom on the Web, is a major upgrade from Google Chrome, in terms of security, privacy, and usability. If you want to move from Google Chrome to Firefox, here’s our guide to switching browsers. What the Difference? Firefox is an open-source browser designed for everyone, from power users to your grandma. The Mozilla Foundation, which runs Firefox’s development, is dedicated to providing an alternative to the telemetrics and… Read more

How to Turn on Reader Mode on Your Browser and Read without Distraction

The Internet is a treasure trove of information and entertainment, but the amount of extra graphics and advertisements on some of the pages can get overwhelming. To reduce the clutter on the pages that distracts from what we want to read, most browsers have an option called “Reader Mode” or “Reader View.” When enabled, this view takes away all of the excess information and shows you only the article and its images. Here’s how to access Reader Mode in some of the world’s most popular desktop browsers. The directions in this article refer to desktop versions of these browsers. However, many of them do have… Read more