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By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   Comment 1

Websites that contain Adobe Flash content are spread all over the Internet. Some websites are created using 100% Flash content. It is important that you have the Adobe Flash Player plug-in installed onto Internet Explorer so you are not left out. The Adobe Flash Player is 100% free to... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

There are various sites that use the Adobe Shockwave technology to deliver content to you. These sites usually feature online games and cartoons. Without the Adobe Shockwave player you cannot view the main content of these sites. Sometimes you might not be sure if the Adobe Shockwave... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Computer Operating Systems, Tutorials    /   no Comments

When you insert a CD, DVD, HD DVD or Blu-ray disc in your computer usually a popup appears asking you what to do with the disc. The disc contents sometimes open automatically, nothing happens on the screen or other things occur. You will be learn how to customize what happens when you... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Computer Operating Systems, Tutorials    /   no Comments

There may come a time when you will need to access the Microsoft Windows Vista device manager. The Vista device manager will allow you to view and edit various settings related to the hardware that is installed on your Windows Vista computer. I have personal used the Vista device... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Computer Operating Systems, Tutorials    /   no Comments

Learning how to change the date and time is usually one of the first things I seek out and learn with any new operating system come upon. Microsoft Windows Vista allows you to change all aspects of the date and time including the hour, minute, seconds, AM/PM, time zone, year, month... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Computer Operating Systems, Tutorials    /   no Comments

Most of the file types in Windows are automatically associated with specific programs. The files are always opened up by the same program every time you open them up. Sometimes you want another program to open up a certain file by default or maybe just 1 time. There is a way simple... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Computer Operating Systems, Tutorials    /   no Comments

A Microsoft Windows user should always be aware of the latest Windows Updates. Sometimes they can solve a Windows problem or close a serious security vulnerability your current version may have. Besides the mentioned items I like how you can obtain updated drivers or patches for some... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Computer Operating Systems, Tutorials    /   no Comments

The Microsoft Windows Vista system control panel allows you to change many Windows Vista system settings. This tutorial will answer two basic Windows Vista questions, “What is the control panel?” and “Where in Windows Vista do I go to change different system settings?”. I see... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

Firefox users who share a computer with others (e.g. family computer) can benefit from using multiple profiles. Each profile will have separate saved passwords, cookies, add-ons, themes and any other browser modifications. At home I use multiple profiles in Firefox because of the... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

There are several reasons to backup your Firefox bookmarks. Sometimes we have to erase (reimage/restore) our computer and everything gets wiped out. Other times we want our bookmarks to be stored and easily accessible on a different computer like at work or your significant others... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Blog, Tech Talk    /   no Comments

The ClearTechInfo.com staff’s favorite browser is Firefox. One of the great reasons to use Firefox is the availability of thousands of great Firefox 3 add-ons. Add-ons give extra or improve current functionality of Firefox. The vast majority of them are free and most of the add-ons... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

Ever since I started to use the Internet and experimented with different web browsers I have been interested in getting more web browsing space. I have experimented with Internet Explorer, Opera, Chrome and Firefox. The best browser for maximizing web browsing space I have found is a... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

Adobe Acrobat Reader, also called “PDF” is used heavily by some businesses to distribute documents to employees and customers. Acrobat reader is also widely used by computer hardware and software companies to deliver you product manuals. These manuals are provided to you via the... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

Adobe Flash, Shockwave, Acrobat and Sun Microsystems Java plug-ins/players are among the most popular plug-ins/players on the Internet today. You will eventually run across a website or media file that requires the plug-ins/viewers to be installed before you can access the content. In... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   Comments 2

Some websites require that you have the Adobe Shockwave Player plug-in installed on your browser to view their website content. The main use of the Shockwave technology I have seen on the Internet has been on game sites. Besides games some sites offer movies or animation using the... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   Comment 1

A Java compatible browser is important to have in order to fully take advantage of many websites on the Internet. Games, file transferring and sharing are just 2 forms of interactive Java applets you will find on websites. In order to have a Java compatible Internet browser you must... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

The Adobe Flash Player is an important plug-in to have installed on your browser. The Adobe Flash technology is used on many websites to stream video. Many of them have streaming cartoons, videos or games. The most famous website that uses Flash is YouTube but there are many other... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

Mozilla Firefox themes which some people call, “skins” are cosmetic add-ons for Firefox. Most themes do not give any extra functionality to Firefox, they just improve the look of the web browser. Here is the main page where Mozilla Firefox themes can be downloaded and installed:... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

Firefox add-ons are “extension” modules (most are free) which enhance or give additional functionality to Firefox. Firefox add-ons can customize your web browsing experience to your specific needs. There is a huge assortment Firefox add-ons created by lots of various... Read more

By: Joey   /  Posted In: Tutorials, Web Browsers and PlugIns    /   no Comments

I will show you how to download and install Firefox 3 in a Windows based computer (Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8). Before you follow my video tutorial it is important to make sure you meet the minimum system requirements. A very import thing to note is that Firefox will no longer work... Read more