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How to take a screenshot of an entire web page without scrolling

Posted on April 30, 2021

Have you ever needed to create a screenshot of an entire web page, but the page was too long and/or wide to fit in the browser window?

If so, you probably had to “capture” the current contents of the screen, scroll to display more of the page, “capture” that part of the page to a different image file.

Then you had to repeat the process until you had a series of photos depicting every part of the web page.

Well, if you use Google’s Chrome browser, there’s an easy way to take a screenshot of an entire web page without having to scroll or capture multiple images.

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How to reduce Windows 10’s data usage if you’re on a limited Internet plan

Posted on April 29, 2021

Lets face it, Windows 10 is a data hog.

By default, your Windows 10 device constantly gathers various morsels of usage data and sends them to Microsoft over your Internet connection.

In addition to the obvious privacy concerns, this constant transmission of usage data can really eat into the monthly data allotment you receive in accordance with your Internet service plan.

This is especially important if you’re on a limited data plan like satellite Internet or via a cellular carrier.

Luckily, there are several things you can do to greatly reduce the amount of data your Windows 10 installation will collect and send back to Microsoft, and enhance your privacy as well…

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Q&A: How do I enable Two-Factor Authentication on my eBay account?

Posted on April 23, 2021

Question from Freddie: I know you’re always recommending that we enable Two-Factor Authentication on all our accounts.

Can you tell me how to enable it on my eBay account?

Thanks for your help.

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

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Posted on April 22, 2021

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How to close a frozen browser tab without closing the other open tabs

Posted on April 18, 2021

Have you ever had a browser tab freeze up on you?

If so, you know how frustrating it is when you have to close the entire browser including all the other open tabs just to get the PC running normally again.

Well, I have a bit of good news for you: You can usually close just the one browser tab that isn’t responding without having to close any of the other open tabs!

The next time a web page freezes up on you, give this a try: [Read more…]