Background Reading through other people's hard work. Found out I may have to access Google's Chrome Plugins page to validate some settings. chrome://plugins/ Instruction was simple enough. Access the URL page and enter chrome://plugins/ Results Image Textual Remediation Content Settings Outline To access plugins, here are your options:- Access Options Access through the Chrome/Settings page … Continue reading Google – Chrome – Plugins
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Google – Chrome – Configuration – “Heavy Ad Intervention”
Background Google's Chrome remains my browser of choice. But, on a busy research day, my laptop gets slower as I open up more windows and tabs. Configuration Fortune Fortunately, most web sites are free and supported by ads. Misfortune Unfortunately, some of the ads fall into there traps:- Clumsy Video Starts running based on entrance … Continue reading Google – Chrome – Configuration – “Heavy Ad Intervention”
Grammarly – Extension – Google Chrome
Background Another quick evaluation of a grammar checking tool. This time, Grammarly. Goal I Will attempt to use it in Google Chrome while writing a WordPress post. Download & Install Google Chrome The current URL for downloading the plugin for Google Chrome users is Link. Please visit the URL and click on the "Add to … Continue reading Grammarly – Extension – Google Chrome
Microsoft Editor Extension, A grammar checker
Background A quick evaluation of Microsoft Editor Extension. Goal Will attempt to use it in Google Chrome while writing a wordpress post. Download Google Chrome The current URL for downloading the plugin for Google Chrome users is Link. Please visit the URL and click on the "Add to Chrome" button Read the security disclosure Read … Continue reading Microsoft Editor Extension, A grammar checker
Google – Chrome – Clean up JavaScript Cached files
Background Eyes set on Google news for a bit of distraction. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes Saw an article by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes :- Titled :- These hidden cache files are bloating your Google Chrome SubTitle :- Google Chrome could be storing a hundred thousand cached files on your computer, and it doesn't give you a way to delete … Continue reading Google – Chrome – Clean up JavaScript Cached files
Google – Security – Password Checkup
Background Finally getting around to postal mails this morning. Envelopes that I don't want to bother with opening, and so I look at the envelop and see if I can throw into the recycle bin without ever opening. Opened Envelope Glad I looked at one particular one, as it was offering me an opportunity … Continue reading Google – Security – Password Checkup
Google Chrome, The Storage Hoarder
Background Here is Wikipedia's definition of a Hoarder :- Compulsive hoarding, also known as hoarding disorder, is a behavioral pattern characterized by excessive acquisition of and an inability or unwillingness to discard large quantities of objects that cover the living areas of the home and cause significant distress or impairment. Troubleshooting SpaceSniffer Ran SpaceSniffer and quite a … Continue reading Google Chrome, The Storage Hoarder
Google – Chrome – Notifications
Background Quite a bit of web sites prompts visitors for their acquiescence to receiving notifications. Sample Notifications Here are some sample notifications androidcentral.com Distracting Receiving and deciding whether to say Yes or No can take one from what he or she wants to do. Remediation Outline Launch Google Chrome Access Settings From the … Continue reading Google – Chrome – Notifications
Lily Hay Newman :- How Google’s Safe Browsing Helped Build a More Secure Web
Background Lily Hay Newman writing for the Wired has an Interesting Story on Google's Safe Browsing. The story is here. Casey Chin In the beginning there was phone phreaking and worms. Then came spam and pop ups. And none of it was good. But in the nascent decades of the internet, digital networks were detached and … Continue reading Lily Hay Newman :- How Google’s Safe Browsing Helped Build a More Secure Web
Phishing Paypal :- chartersports.com
Background This morning received an obvious phishing email. Chose to play along and see if it is one already known to Google's Chrome. Evidence Gathering Email Email Folder - Junk Email Here is what the email looks like: Email Screen Email Text PауРаl PауРаl Hello,Аs раrt оf оur sесuritу mеаsurеs , wе rеgulаrlу sсrееn асtivitу … Continue reading Phishing Paypal :- chartersports.com
