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Disable PDF Viewer in Microsoft Edge
The tutorial instructs on disabling the internal PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge to open PDF files externally in Adobe Reader or other applications. The process includes navigating to specific settings or typing a URL to enter PDF document settings. Alternatively, the internal viewer can be disabled via the Windows registry, providing steps to facilitate the…
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How to Block External Extensions in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial guides the user on how to block extensions from being installed in the Microsoft Edge browser, enhancing security from untrusted sources. The user can either disable extensions via the Edge settings or use the Windows registry to disable extension installation system-wide. The tutorial includes how to create a list of approved extensions if…
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How to Disable Password Saving in Microsoft Edge
The tutorial discusses how to enable or disable password saving in Microsoft Edge browser, which aids user convenience but could lead to breaches. The process can be performed via the browser settings or through the Windows registry. The latter allows an administrator to enforce this change across all users in the system.
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Enable Password Monitoring in Microsoft Edge
The tutorial provides detailed steps for enabling or disabling the Password monitoring feature on the Microsoft Edge browser. This technology, adopted from the Chromium open-source project, helps users maintain account security by alerting them of compromised passwords. The guide also demonstrates how to activate the feature using the Windows registry.
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How to Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in Edge
This tutorial guides users on enabling or disabling Microsoft Defender SmartScreen in the Microsoft Edge browser for Windows 10. The SmartScreen feature provides warnings against untrusted websites and malicious software. It can be managed through browser settings or via the Windows registry. While it’s typically on by default to protect users, it can be disabled…
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How to Configure Do Not Track in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial provides a guide to enabling the ‘Do Not Track’ feature in the Microsoft Edge browser, instructing websites not to track browsing activity. Although not guaranteed to be honored by all sites, the feature can be activated through browser settings or the Windows registry. This guide is particularly relevant for Edge users on Windows,…
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How to Reset Microsoft Edge in Windows 10
The tutorial guides users on how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser to its default settings to address issues arising from changes in browser settings, new extensions, profile settings, and browsing data. The process involves using the built-in reset tool to reset startup page, new tab page, search engine, and pinned tabs, and disable all…
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How to Reset Windows 10 Hosts File to Default
The post provides a tutorial on resetting the Windows 10 local hosts file to default settings. The hosts file plays a key role in mapping IP addresses to host names and takes precedence over the Domain Name Systems (DNS). To reset the hosts file, administrators need to follow specific steps, including opening the hosts file…
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How to Flush DNS Cache in Windows 10: A Complete Guide
This tutorial instructs how to flush the DNS Resolver cache in Windows 10, which involves clearing a temporary database containing previously visited websites and network resources. This process can address issues when Windows stops resolving websites correctly due to potential corruption in the database. Steps are provided to flush the cache via the command line,…
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How to Disable Remote Assistance in Windows 10
The tutorial provides instructions for enabling or disabling Windows 10’s Remote Assistance feature. Although helpful for troubleshooting, the feature is a potential security risk if mishandled. The guide outlines three methods of managing Remote Assistance: through System Settings, using Windows Command Prompt, or via the Windows Registry.
Tag: Windows 10
Windows 10 is a major release of Microsoft’s Windows NT operating system.