Web Browser Tutorials & Guides

Mastering your web browser goes beyond basic usage; it involves understanding how to optimize features, enhance privacy and troubleshoot issues. Our web browser guides are designed to provide practical, step-by-step instructions to help you navigate challenges and make the most of your browsing experience. From blocking ads on Chrome to clearing your browser cache, these guides cover essential tips and techniques.

Whether you’re looking to secure your online activity, back up important browser data, or use advanced features like Copilot in Edge, these articles offer comprehensive guidance. Explore the list below to find actionable solutions tailored to your needs.

How to Turn Off Google AI Overviews on Desktop & Mobile

When you enter a search query in Google, you’ll likely see an AI-generated summary. While AI-written previews might seem ideal for people looking for quick answers to questions, they can also be inaccurate, misleading or just annoying. If you want to learn how to turn off Google AI overviews, the quick secret is to use...

By Wisdom Sablah — 25 Apr'25 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Is uBlock Origin No Longer Supported on Chrome? Temporary Fix and Some Alternatives

Google has begun automatically disabling the uBlock Origin extension on Chrome. You’ll likely see a “uBlock Origin no longer supported” message when you try to use the popular ad blocker. uBlock Origin works on the Manifest V2 extension platform (MV2), but Google started migrating to Manifest V3 in 2024. There’s a quick workaround to get...

By Wisdom Sablah — 20 Mar'25 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Get Past Paywalls: 18 Methods to Access News Sites, Articles & More for 2025

A paywall doesn’t have to be the end of the line. If you’re hoping to read that cool article but don’t have the budget — or patience — to manage yet another subscription right now, you’ve got plenty of other options. We’ve gathered 18 tips for those wanting to know how to get past paywalls,...

By Samuel Chapman — 28 Nov'24 Last Updated: 21 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Delete Google Search History in 2025: Clear All Activity, Cookies and Locations With Ease

If you’re no longer finding your Google search history relevant or want to clear some data off your device, you might want to erase it. Read our guide to learn how to erase Google history.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 16 Jul'24 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Backup Google Chrome: A Guide for 2025

This guide will show you how to backup Google Chrome in just a few steps, meaning you don’t need to worry about losing your bookmarks, favorites or browser history ever again.

By Aleksander Hougen — 11 Jun'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

How to Export Firefox Bookmarks in 2025: Save, Backup & Import Guide

Key Takeaways: How to Export Firefox Bookmarks You can export Firefox bookmarks and import them to another browser in a few simple steps from your Firefox browser. To back bookmarks up or import them to another browser, they need to be exported as HTML files. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do this...

By Samuel Okoruwa — 31 Jan'24 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Change Your Default Google Account in 2025

If you switch often between apps and accounts while on the web, you'll quickly get annoyed by Google's constant requests for identification. This article shows you how to change your default Google account so you can avoid the hassle.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 25 Oct'23 Last Updated: 28 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Block Ads on Chrome in 2025: Ad-Free Chrome Browsing

Key Takeaways: Block Ads on Chrome If you use Google Chrome, you can try to block ads directly via the browser. Although there is a setting in Chrome to block ads, it blocks only “intrusive ads” and barely removes pop-ups and banners. If you want to learn how to block ads on Chrome, this guide...

By Jeremy Gan — 09 Oct'23 Last Updated: 24 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

How to Use DuckDuckGo: 2025 Guide for Using Private Search Engine

There are several ways to use DuckDuckGo. You can visit the website, add the extension to your browser or install the web or mobile app for your device. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use DuckDuckGo in all its forms.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 08 Aug'23 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge: Permanently Remove the Windows Default Web Browser in 2025

Microsoft Edge is hard to uninstall. It’s tightly integrated with the Windows operating system, and removal methods that worked previously can be rendered ineffective by a Windows update. In this guide, we’ll show you the latest way to uninstall Microsoft Edge.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 18 Jul'23 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska