You can delete cookies from individual sites without clearing your entire browser cache. Here’s how: Via Settings UI Open chrome://settings/privacy in the address bar (or go to Settings > Privacy and security) Click Cookies and other site data Click All cookies and site data Use the search box to find the domain you want to…
You’ll sometimes need to exclude specific repositories from package operations—typically when multiple repos provide the same package, mirror connectivity is unreliable, or you want to force installation from a trusted source. The –disablerepo flag lets you skip repos on a per-command basis. Basic syntax dnf –disablerepo=repoid1 –disablerepo=repoid2 install package-name Add –disablerepo once for each repo…
Copying webpage content directly into a document often produces poor formatting, missing images, or broken layouts. Here are several practical approaches to get clean, readable output. Browser Print Dialog (Native) Most modern browsers have built-in print functionality that’s worth trying first: Open the page in your browser Press Ctrl+P (Linux/Windows) or Cmd+P (macOS) In the…
If you’re still seeing Chrome warnings about Flash Player being out of date on Linux, understand that Adobe discontinued Flash Player entirely in December 2020. Chrome removed all Flash support in version 88 (early 2021) and has no mechanism to run Flash content anymore. If you’re encountering this message in 2026, you’re likely: Using an…
SSH tunneling is one of the most reliable ways to create a secure proxy on Windows. You can route traffic through a remote SSH server, encrypting your connection and bypassing local network restrictions. Prerequisites You’ll need: An SSH server with valid credentials An SSH client (Windows 10/11 includes OpenSSH, or use PuTTY, Git Bash, or…
When you need to download a video playing in your browser, Chrome offers several solid options depending on your workflow and the video source. Browser Extensions Video Download Helper is a reliable choice for Chrome that works across most video hosting platforms. Install it from the Chrome Web Store and use it to capture videos…
Firefox Sync lets you keep bookmarks, passwords, history, open tabs, and settings synchronized across all your devices. It’s built on Mozilla’s infrastructure and doesn’t require a separate account beyond your Firefox account. Prerequisites Firefox 22 or later (current versions are 2024+) A Mozilla Firefox Account Devices running Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android Initial Setup…
X11 forwarding over SSH lets you run graphical applications on remote systems and display them locally. Firefox is a common use case, though it requires careful configuration to avoid crashes and permission issues. Basic Setup The simplest approach uses X11 forwarding: ssh -X remotehost The -X flag enables trusted X11 forwarding. For untrusted forwarding (more…
IBus is the default input method framework on many Linux distributions, but Chrome and Chromium-based browsers have historically struggled with proper IBus integration. Other applications like Thunderbird, Firefox, and GNOME applications typically work fine, which points to Chrome’s specific handling of input methods. Root Causes Chrome doesn’t use the standard Linux input method pipeline that…
If you’re working on Windows but need to interact with Linux systems, you’ll need reliable remote access tools. SSH is the standard—it’s secure, scriptable, and works everywhere. Here’s what actually matters. SSH Clients Windows Terminal + OpenSSH is the baseline for Windows 11. It’s built-in, integrates native SSH without extra installation, and handles key authentication…
Firefox on Linux Mint doesn’t include Google in its default search engine list. Linux Mint deliberately curates search engines based on revenue-sharing agreements — only search engines that share ad revenue with Linux Mint appear by default. Google doesn’t participate in this arrangement, so you need to add it manually if you prefer it over…
Flash is dead on the web. Adobe ended support on December 31, 2020, and all modern browsers removed plugin support years ago. If you need to view Flash content in 2026, you have two practical options: the Ruffle emulator or running legacy applications in isolated environments. Why Fresh Player Plugin and PPAPI Don’t Work Anymore…
Playing YouTube audio in the background on iPhone is restricted by design—the official YouTube app only supports it with a Premium subscription. Here are the legitimate approaches and their tradeoffs. Browser Method (Safari/Firefox) The most common workaround uses Safari or Firefox to trigger iOS media controls: Open Safari and navigate to youtube.com (or youtube-nocookie.com) Play…
WhatsApp doesn’t have a native iPad or iPod Touch app, but you can access your messages through WhatsApp Web, which works reliably on any tablet with a browser. Here’s how to set it up and what to know about using it. Setting Up WhatsApp Web on iPad WhatsApp Web requires an active WhatsApp account on…
SSH port forwarding lets you tunnel network traffic through an encrypted connection, making it essential for accessing services on restricted networks, exposing local services safely, or routing traffic through a jump host. This guide covers the three main types and production-ready practices. Local Forwarding Local forwarding listens on your local machine and relays connections through…
SSH tunneling on Windows routes your traffic through a remote server over an encrypted connection, letting you bypass network restrictions and access resources as if you were on the remote network. The setup creates a SOCKS proxy that listens locally and forwards all traffic through the SSH tunnel. The traffic flow is straightforward: Your application…
On most distributions: # Debian/Ubuntu sudo apt install xvkbd # Fedora/RHEL sudo dnf install xvkbd # Arch sudo pacman -S xvkbd xvkbd is an X11 tool for sending keyboard and mouse input to the focused window. It’s lightweight and useful for straightforward automation tasks, but has significant limitations that make it unsuitable for critical workflows….
Thunderbird’s most powerful settings live outside the UI—buried in the config editor or preferences file. This guide covers setting emails to sort newest-first by default and enabling inline quoting for replies, two changes that significantly improve daily usability. Accessing the Config Editor Open the config editor at Edit → Preferences → Advanced → Config Editor,…
By default, Firefox closes the entire window when you close the last tab. This can be annoying if you’re used to keeping the browser window open. Here’s how to change this behavior and other useful tab management tips. Prevent Firefox from Closing: about:config Open a new tab and type about:config in the address bar Click…
Firefox’s extension ecosystem is mature enough that you should install conservatively. Each extension consumes memory, introduces potential compatibility issues, and creates another surface for security problems. The extensions listed here solve genuine problems; install only what you use. Ad Blocking uBlock Origin remains the standard. It uses significantly less memory than alternatives and supports complex…