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The following is a list of web browsers that are notable. Timeline representing the history of various web browsers. Historical[edit] This is a table of personal computer web browsers by year of release of major version, in chronological order, with the approximate number of worldwide Internet users in millions. Notable releases[edit] In order of release: Notable layout engines[edit] Graphical[edit] Current/maintained projects are in boldface. Trident shells[edit] Other software publishers have built browsers and other products around Microsoft's Trident engine. Gecko-based[edit] Mozilla Firefox (formerly Firebird and Phoenix) Yahoo! Gecko- and Trident-based[edit] K-Meleon with the IE Tab extensionMozilla Firefox with the IE Tab extensionNetscape Browser 8 (discontinued) Webkit- and Trident-based[edit] Gecko-, Trident- and WebKit-based[edit] KHTML-based[edit] Presto-based[edit] WebKit-based[edit] For Java platform[edit] Specialty browsers[edit] Current[edit] Discontinued[edit] Mosaic based[edit] Others[edit] Related:  Web Browsers

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How to Easily Remove A Browser Redirect Virus You ran a search in Google, but somehow, for some reason, you didn’t get the result you wanted after clicking a link. Again, and again, and again. This is the frustration of browser redirect viruses, insipid malware designed not only to annoy you, but also to fleece you. These days you would have to be pretty lax with PC security to end up with one, but these viruses persist in the wild. How The Browser Redirect Virus Works You’ll know if you have the browser virus. The URL might be something like: icityfind.comscour.comfastsfind.comamusede.in1freefiledownload.comfind-quick-results.combidvertiser.com Rootkits, bootkits and even malicious browser extensions can be held responsible for these viruses infecting your system, and their sole aim to make money and gather information about you. How do they make money? Basically, if you have a browser redirect virus, don’t share any personal information with any browsers on your computer until it is removed. The Rewritten Hosts File Manage Your Browsers

How To Test Cross-Browser Compatibility Of Your WordPress Site ? You should know weather your WordPress website is compatible with different web browsers or not. This affects your traffic. Making your website compatible for all popular web browsers brings many benefits to you but the most importing benefit you get is more readers. There are many web tools for cross browser testing. More Website’s Cross Browser Compatibility Testings Utilities Are : Related Top 5 Free Web Browsers For Android Users The most popular PC web browser is also available for Android users. In "Android/Linux" Top Issues People Have with Internet Explorer, and Easy Ways to Fix Them Internet Explorer has come a long way since IE6, and you may have started using it again after reading one of the very convincing accounts of how Internet Explorer has greatly improved. However, technology will always have problems and glitches no matter the brand or how much it has improved. Here are some of the most common problems you may encounter with IE and quick and easy solutions for fixing them. Some of the troubleshooting methods may overlap from problem to problem. So in order to prevent redundancy, I will reference to a previous section in which that was discussed already. Always Check for Latest Updates I know you may have heard this advice a hundred times, but seriously, before you ever try to troubleshoot anything in depth, quickly run Windows update to check for any missing updates. In Windows 8 and 8.1, go to the Start Screen and start typing check for updates. Trouble Viewing Web Page in IE App 404 Error: Page Cannot Be Displayed Crashes, Freezes or Hangs Display Issues

How to Reset Your Web Browser To Its Default Settings Want to reset your web browser to its default settings? You can’t necessarily just uninstall it — your personal files will stay on your computer. And if your browser is Internet Explorer, it can’t be uninstalled at all. Resetting your browser to its default state can often fix problems. For example, a program you install may change your search engine, install toolbars, and do other unwelcome things. Google Chrome Google Chrome has an option that will reset itself to its default settings. You could also just plug into Chrome’s address bar to pull up this page. Use this option and Google Chrome will erase almost everything — your extensions, settings, cookies, history, home page, default search engine, and more. Learn more about troubleshooting Google Chrome crashes if this didn’t solve your problem. Mozilla Firefox Firefox also allows you to return it to its default state. Click the Reset Firefox button on the Troubleshooting Information page.

Five apps that will clean up Internet Explorer Even if you are not in the habit of visiting questionable Web sites, you may occasionally find it necessary to clean up Internet Explorer in an effort to protect your privacy and/or improve the browser's performance. This article discusses five utilities that can help you to clean up Internet Explorer and cover your tracks. This blog post is also available as a TechRepublic Photo Gallery. 1. CCleaner is a free tool for cleaning up Windows and Internet Explorer. When it comes to cleaning Internet Explorer, CCleaner clears the browser history, and removes cookies and temporary Internet files. 2. Free Internet Eraser is a free tool for cleaning Windows and covering your tracks in Internet Explorer. 3. System and Internet Washer Pro is a utility for removing Internet Explorer data such as Web browsing history, temporary files, and cookies. Each of the utility's functions are presented on a separate tab. 4. 5. Tracks Eraser Pro costs $29.95, but a free 30 day trial is available for download.

Take back control after Internet Explorer is hijacked My father-in-law—a computer novice—recently telephoned me for help changing his Internet Explorer home page. After I walked him through the usual technique, he explained that a Windows Permission Error was preventing him from making the change. I asked him a few more questions and soon realized that, at some point in the past, a pornographic Web site had hijacked his IE. Every time he opened IE, the browser went straight to this pornographic site. A three-hour battle ensued during which we tackled some serious registry edits and a malicious group policy. One size doesn't fit all It's a sad truth that malicious individuals can hijack a Web browser in a variety of ways. Begin with a thorough scanWhen faced with an IE hijacking, you should first scan the computer for viruses, Trojans, adware, and spyware. Unfortunately, I have yet to discover a single program that effectively scans for every potential form of spyware, adware, virus, and Trojan. Scan for viruses first. Hijack This!

How to Remove Babylon Search Toolbar Babylon Search. If you're reading this, chances are you've got this widely-hated software on your system, and you want it gone. Perhaps you've tried uninstalling Babylon already, but it keeps popping up. It's software that just won't die. Read on to see what it is, as well as instructions on how to kill the toolbar and related files for once and for all. What Is Babylon Search/Toolbar? It's technically not a virus, but it does exhibit plenty of malicious traits, such as rootkit capabilities to hook deep into the operating system, browser hijacking, and in general just interfering with the user experience. How Did I Get the Babylon Toolbar? Okay, How Do I Get Rid Of Babylon Search? 1. 2. For Firefox, go to the Add-ons page under the Tools menu (or click on Ctrl+Shift+A) and search for Babylon Toolbar and additional software under the Extensions and Plugin list. For Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, select "Manage add-ons" under the Tools menu. 3.

How to Clear Your Cache on Any Browser The cache—your browser's local storehouse of code and images downloaded from the Internet—exists to help your Web experience run smoother. If you visit the same sites again and again, your computer can save time and resources by not downloading the same files over and over again. At least, that's how it's supposed to work. Which browser is best? Click here to see PCMag's Editors' Choice. Unfortunately, sometimes an error can occur with the files in your cache and things start to run funky. Bottom line: while the cache is there for a reason—it's still a very good idea to do some spring cleaning on occasion. Google Chrome Step one: Click the Chrome menu (the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner). Step two: In the new dialog box, check the box next to "Cached images and files," as well as any other types of data you would like to delete. Step three: Click the "Clear browsing data" at the bottom of the dialog box. >> Click here for more hidden Chrome functions. Firefox Internet Explorer

10 Chrome tricks to improve your browsing experience Google's Chrome Web browser has made significant inroads in the enterprise over the past couple of years. What started out as a consumer novelty (in the eyes of this sysadmin) has become an institutional product. Google has worked hard to illustrate the business-level capabilities of Chrome. On its own, Chrome is a fast and sleek browser that can handle the workload of even the most Web-intensive users. Note: This article is based on an entry in our Google in the Enterprise blog. 1: Use keyboard shortcuts for faster access to functions Keyboard shortcuts that do the same thing the mouse can do are somewhat less than impressive (unless you don't have a working mouse). Table A These are just a few samples. You can also assign keyboard shortcuts to any extensions or applications you use. There, you'll see your extensions listed; yours may be vastly different from mine. Figure B In this example, I have set up keyboard shortcuts for all my extensions. 3: Sync your options to simplify your life

How to Clear Your History in Any Browser Look, we get it. It was late at night and you had a couple of beers—it was just you and your computer. Everyone allows their id to run wild and explore the virtual world on occasion. But now there's a digital record of all those things you looked up online and it's all available to anyone with access to your device. First, let's be clear about the situation: unless you tell it to do otherwise, your trusty browser will keep a very detailed list of all your Internetting—including all those weird, crazy, unspoken things that you would never discuss with your co-workers or loved ones. It's probably a good idea to clear the record of these potentially embarrassing explorations before you find that they've been inadvertently shared with the world. Note, the websites you visit may keep a record of your visit; the list below will only clean up the record on your local system. Chrome Firefox Internet Explorer Safari For Mac users only. Beyond the Browser

ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH | RoseHosting ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH error shows in your web browser when the browser cannot establish secure connection with the web server. SSL certificates are common theses days as they provide secure and encrypted connection between a website and a web browser. SSL certificates are used in situations when you need to encrypt sensitive data like credit card numbers and personal information so you can accept payments securely, data transfers, web form logins etc. All popular web browser like Chrome, Firefox, IE or Safari support SSL certificates. Here’s a screenshot of what the browser will display. “A secure connection cannot be established because this site uses an unsupported protocol. Reasons that triggers ERR_SSL_VERSION_OR_CIPHER_MISMATCH error This problem usually occurs when you are using old web browser or operating system, but sometimes there could be other reasons like problem with the SSL certificate. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PS.

12 Ways to Speed Up Firefox Quantum From Firefox 57 onward, Mozilla’s browser has gone through a whole load of changes, overhauling its under- and over-the-hood functions to ostensibly run faster than ever. Firefox Quantum, as it’s currently known, finally has a shot at overtaking Chrome – in speed if not popularity. The switch to Quantum also means that a lot of trusty old tricks to speed things up don’t work any more (bye-bye pipelining). The good news is that there’s a slew of new tips to replace them, and we have them for you here. Firefox Quantum was designed to increased browsing speeds by turning Mozilla’s browser into a multi-process one like Chrome. While this has worked for many people, some have found that Firefox has actually been slower since the big upgrade. This may be because your PC isn’t handling the demands of multi-process windows very well, in which case you can disable this feature. 1. 2. 3. It takes a bit of customization, but done right it’ll optimize your scrolling speeds plenty.

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