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7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

2025-10-04 22:10

If you want to capture a funny chat conversation, show someone an error message on your computer, share instructions on how to complete a task, or even contribute to a wikiHow, screenshots are the ideal solution. With screenshots, you can show others what appears on your computer screen.

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to use Twitter, including how to create an account and upload tweets. Step Part 1 of 7: Creating a Twitter Account Step 1. Open Twitter Visit https://www.twitter.com/ through your computer's web browser.

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a Windows icon file using Microsoft Paint and Paint 3D in Windows 10. However, there are some limitations you'll find with the regular version of Microsoft Paint when creating icons. Therefore, you can use Paint 3D to create more complex icons if necessary.

3 Ways to Study for Tests

3 Ways to Study for Tests

2025-06-01 06:06

It's called a test/exam that thrives like weeds, right? You take one exam and there's another exam waiting around the corner. It's time to show those exams who's in charge: you're sure to get a lot of "A" and "B" marks soon.

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

2025-06-01 06:06

You may want to make the most of your teenage years. Living seriously in this time can help develop good habits for adulthood. There are several ways to improve life as a teenager. Set goals and desires, pursue success academically and in other areas, cultivate a sense of self-worth and image, and make sure you develop positive relationships.

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3 Ways to Update Microsoft Internet Explorer

3 Ways to Update Microsoft Internet Explorer

This wikiHow teaches you how to update Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. Microsoft support for this browser has been discontinued, which ends in Internet Explorer 11 and cannot be upgraded beyond version 11. Internet Explorer 11 is only provided for Windows 7, Windows 8.

3 Ways to Delete Blank Rows in Google Sheets on PC or Mac Computer

3 Ways to Delete Blank Rows in Google Sheets on PC or Mac Computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to delete blank rows in Google Sheets using three methods. You can remove rows by removing them separately using a filter, or an add-on that can remove all empty rows and squares. Step Method 1 of 3: Deleting Rows Separately Step 1.

How to Remove Ask Toolbar from Chrome (with Pictures)

How to Remove Ask Toolbar from Chrome (with Pictures)

You may have accidentally downloaded the Ask toolbar to your computer. The Ask toolbar is a search engine and web toolbar that can be obtained through other free programs such as Java or during an Adobe update. Then Ask will replace your chosen search engine and your home page will be search.

How to Open Internet Explorer (with Pictures)

How to Open Internet Explorer (with Pictures)

Internet Explorer is a built-in program included in Windows, and can be run from the Start menu. You can also open it easily if you add its icon in the taskbar (taskbar). If a link opens in another browser when you click it, make Internet Explorer the default browser.

How to Install Internet Explorer on a Mac Using WineBottler

How to Install Internet Explorer on a Mac Using WineBottler

The Apple Macintosh with OS X continues to grow in market share, and much of that growth is attributed to the shift of PC users to Macs. While switching is relatively easy, there are a few apps that first-time Mac users might want to use. One such application is Internet Explorer, which was used by approximately 38% of the US market as of May 2012.

4 Ways to Block Ads on Google Chrome

4 Ways to Block Ads on Google Chrome

This wikiHow teaches you how to block pop-up ads on Google Chrome, both desktop and mobile versions, and how to block ads on the Google Chrome desktop browser using the AdBlock and Adblock Plus extensions. Unfortunately, while using ad blocker extensions can remove ads embedded on web pages (e.

How to Completely Delete Internet Explorer

How to Completely Delete Internet Explorer

This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent using Internet Explorer on a PC. In Windows 10, Internet Explorer can be removed as a usable feature. In addition, computers with Windows 10, 7, and 8 operating systems can disable Internet Explorer through the Control Panel.

How to Turn Off Pop Up Blocker in Internet Explorer: 6 Steps

How to Turn Off Pop Up Blocker in Internet Explorer: 6 Steps

The pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer prevents pop-ups from most sites while you browse the internet. This feature is very useful for getting rid of ads, but can interfere with the functionality of some sites. Turning off the pop-up blocker, or lowering the block level, will allow you to reuse these sites.

How to Enter Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer

How to Enter Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer

This wikiHow teaches you how to browse the internet with a proxy server in Internet Explorer, as well as any other web browser running on the Windows operating system. Step Step 1. Press Win+S to display the Windows search bar A search bar will open afterwards (if the computer is running at least Windows Vista operating system).

How to Clear Internet Explorer URL History by Editing the Registry

How to Clear Internet Explorer URL History by Editing the Registry

The Registry is a large database in Windows that holds all the configuration options of the operating system, including your computer usage patterns. One of the information stored in the Registry is a list of popular links you visit in Internet Explorer.

How to Check Your Internet Explorer Version: 6 Steps

How to Check Your Internet Explorer Version: 6 Steps

Generally, the version of the internet browser you use can also affect the appearance of certain websites. To check your compatibility with the website, you may need to know which version of Internet Explorer you are using. Some recent versions of Internet Explorer no longer use the conventional menu bar (and some things like the Instant Search bar that used to be in the upper right corner of the Internet Explorer window), so you'll need to use the new Gear menu.

How to Fix Internet Explorer that Opens by itself

How to Fix Internet Explorer that Opens by itself

Feeling annoyed that Internet Explorer on your computer often opens "weird" sites without a word? Read this guide to work around it. Step Step 1. Turn off the wireless network card, or remove the network card if possible If you are using a wired network, disconnect the network cable from the computer and router/modem.

3 Ways to Create a Specific Website Shortcut from the Desktop for Internet Explorer 9

3 Ways to Create a Specific Website Shortcut from the Desktop for Internet Explorer 9

This wikiHow teaches you how to create shortcuts on the Windows desktop that directly open websites through Internet Explorer. Step Step 1. Open Internet Explorer This browser is marked by the letter icon “ e ” is blue with a yellow ring around it.

3 Ways to Access Internet Explorer History

3 Ways to Access Internet Explorer History

Internet Explorer will log your browsing history so you can track the sites you've visited. History logging also helps Internet Explorer autocomplete the web addresses you want to visit. You can view your browsing history via Internet Explorer or File Explorer.

How to Remove Content Advisor Password in Internet Explorer

How to Remove Content Advisor Password in Internet Explorer

This article will guide you through the process of removing the Content Advisor Password set in Internet Explorer, to restrict access to some sites. Step Step 1. Click Start Step 2. Click Run Step 3. Type regedit, and press Enter Step 4.

3 Ways to Enable Cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer

3 Ways to Enable Cookies in Microsoft Internet Explorer

Enabling cookies in Internet Explorer can make your browsing activities easier. Cookies can be used for a variety of things, such as saving site settings, remembering the contents of your shopping cart, or even storing your username and password for various sites.

4 Ways to Delete Browsing History in Internet Explorer

4 Ways to Delete Browsing History in Internet Explorer

You can delete browsing history in Internet Explorer, both mobile and desktop versions, in several ways. You can even delete specific sites or pages from your history. Delete browsing history in the desktop version of Internet Explorer via the "

How to Remove Sites from Blocked Sites List in Internet Explorer

How to Remove Sites from Blocked Sites List in Internet Explorer

This can happen to all of us. We try to visit a gaming site at work or at school, it turns out that the site is blocked in your browser. Bypass this blocking with the easy steps below. Step Step 1. Open Internet Explorer Step 2.

How to Browse Incognito with Internet Explorer

How to Browse Incognito with Internet Explorer

Most modern browsers have a private browsing mode, which is inspired by Google Chrome's Incognito mode. In Internet Explorer, the private browsing mode is called "inPrivate Browsing". Browsing activities in InPrivate mode will not be logged on the computer.

How to Save Passwords in Internet Explorer: 11 Steps

How to Save Passwords in Internet Explorer: 11 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to save passwords to sites you enter in Internet Explorer. Doing so will allow you to log back into the site and its connecting services more quickly without having to enter a password. Step Step 1. Start Internet Explorer Do this by double-clicking the Internet Explorer icon (it's a light blue "