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Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Saturday, May 7, 2022
Topics covered in this issue…
• Q&A: Can I enable a Chrome extension when I’m Incognito?
• Q&A: Is it safe to use my PC with a long extension cord?
• Reminder: Your SMS text conversations are not private.
• Time-lapse video: The incredible natural beauty of Canada
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Today’s quick tech tip….
Q&A: Can I enable a Chrome extension when I’m Incognito?
Question from Franklin: There are times when I use Chrome in Incognito mode and I’ve noticed that my extensions don’t work when Incognito is enabled.
I have one extension that I really need to have working at all times. Is there a way to enable it even when the browser is in Incognito mode?
Rick’s answer: Franklin, the short answer is yes, there is a very simple way to allow an extension to work even when you’re using Chrome Incognito.
However, I feel the need to remind you that Chrome disables all extensions when you’re browsing Incognito for a reason.
Most browser extensions collect various pieces of info about your computer and your browsing habits, some of which are fairly invasive of your privacy.
If you instruct Chrome to allow an extension to run in Incognito windows that extension will have all the privileges it has when running in a normal window.
That means the extension could very well compromise your privacy in ways that completely negate the benefits provided by Incognito browsing in the first place.
Now that we have that reminder out of the way, if you still want to allow an extension to run when you’re using Chrome in Incognito mode, just follow the steps below:
1 – Launch Chrome and click the Customize and control icon (it looks like three vertical dots).
2 – Select More tools from the menu, then click Extensions.
3 – Find the extension in question and click the Details button.
4 – Toggle the “Allow in Incognito” setting to On (the slider should turn blue).
That’s all there is to it. From now on when you open an Incognito window that extension should work the same way it does in a normal Chrome window.
The latest from Rick’s Daily Tips Tech Blog…
• Q&A: Is it safe to use my PC with a long extension cord?
A reader asks if it’s safe to plug her computer equipment into a 75 foot extension cord. This post has my answer.
• Reminder: Your SMS text conversations are not private.
Lots of people believe the information and photos they send in SMS text messages can’t be seen by third-parties. But truth be told, they can.
• Click here to see today’s ‘Picture of the Day’.
Every morning I post a new photo that I find inspiring, intriguing, or just plain beautiful to look at. Jumpstart your day by checking it out.
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Rick’s Daily Pick…
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We had some pretty intense storms roll through my neck of the woods yesterday and that reminded me of the importance of protecting your expensive computer and other gadgets with effective surge protection.
In my humble opinion, this is one of the best surge protectors you can buy for the money.
Today’s post from ‘My Daily Smile’…
Time-lapse video: The incredible natural beauty of Canada
Canada is home to some of the most beautiful scenery on planet Earth, and this wonderful time-lapse video proves it.
Tech news that caught my eye…
• Sweeping legal ruling orders ISPs to block pirate sites
• Amazon sues alleged paid reviews broker hoping to stamp out faux five-star ratings
• Xbox’s game streaming device and TV app could arrive soon
• Dell has given its storage offerings a major speed boost
• Post-pandemic reset leads to wave of layoffs in tech
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