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Comment by Arthur Jones on Turbocharge Your Chrome (or Edge) Browser (September 26, 2023 03:10 PM)
You might mention Brave browser too as Chrome-based. I haven't tried them all, but those I have tried also work with Brave....
Comment by Steve on Turbocharge Your Chrome (or Edge) Browser (September 26, 2023 07:39 AM)
These tips are fine but they won’t work with an iPad browser...
Comment by Richard on Turbocharge Your Chrome (or Edge) Browser (September 26, 2023 03:17 AM)
"On Edge, there are no dinosaurs ..." On IE, IE *is* the dinosaur....
Comment by Gilles Lalancette on Turbocharge Your Chrome (or Edge) Browser (September 26, 2023 12:42 AM)
Just a little note : I am receiving any image (picture) when I am reading your newsletter ?...
Comment by John on Turbocharge Your Chrome (or Edge) Browser (September 25, 2023 10:03 PM)
The Shift-Esc key combination is very interesting in FIREFOX. While reading this article I tried it out forgetting I was using Firefox. It launched a ...
Comment by barbara frank on [TIPS] Inkjet, Laser or All-In-One Printer? (September 25, 2023 09:14 PM)
No ads at all on my computer!! AIO DeLL....
Comment by Ahmad on Turbocharge Your Chrome (or Edge) Browser (September 25, 2023 07:55 PM)
Since you were mentioning Chromium browsers, you missed probably the most privacy-focused Chromium offering, Brave. Brave browser is a consistently r...
Comment by Ryan James on Turbocharge Your Chrome (or Edge) Browser (September 25, 2023 05:43 PM)
I have been pleased with Firefox for more than several years so I will stick with it. These tricks are nothing worthy of my changing. ...
Comment by Nate on [TIPS] Inkjet, Laser or All-In-One Printer? (September 24, 2023 02:00 PM)
What ads? I have not seen an ad....
Comment by Jay B on [TIPS] Inkjet, Laser or All-In-One Printer? (September 23, 2023 11:44 PM)
My wife has an Epson EcoTank inkjet printer (I have a Samsung Laser printer, which I like greatly). My only complaint about the Epson is that it needs...
Personal Articles
Doctor, My Eyes!
Hi All! Today I’m taking a break from my usual job as Translator for the Technology Impaired, to share an “eye opening” story with my AskBob readers. If you’ve noticed I haven’t been publishing as regularly as usual lately, read on to see the reason for that. I think you’ll be glad you did...
...Can You Spare a Few Electrons?
I love my job. Every day, I help people use computers and the Internet, answering their questions and pointing them to resources that will save them time, trouble, or money. I especially love it when readers become friends and people tell me that they're using what they've learned here to help others. It's very satisfying, but there is one favor I'd like to ask of you. Please read on...
...Hey, It's My (digital) Birthday!
Today I'm celebrating a birthday. It was 24 years ago, in July 1995, that The Internet Tourbus first rolled out into cyberspace. And ten years later, AskBobRankin.com was born. With thanks to awesome readers like you, I'll keep on keeping on, with my continuing guaranteed to make you better looking and 146% smarter. Read on!
...A Big Milestone + Geekly Update
Today I'm celebrating an anniversary -- 20 years of online publishing! The Internet Tourbus first rolled out into cyberspace in July 1995, and ten years later, AskBobRankin.com was born. With thanks to awesome readers like you, I'll keep on keeping on. Today's Geekly Update is an expanded version, with twenty items that are guaranteed to make you 146% smarter. Read, think and comment!
...Announcing... The Rankin File!
I've started a new website, and what better day to officially announce it than on my birthday? The Rankin File offers 'small business tech and tips' for those who run their own business. If you have a home-based business, a small business with employees, or you're even thinking about starting your own business, The Rankin File is for you! And as the name suggests, it's not just for business owners. If you're a secretary, office manager, or wannabe techie, my tips will help you score points with the boss. Read on to learn more about what you'll find in the Rankin File...
...Tourbus - The Final Bus Stop
In case you haven't heard, The Internet Tourbus is rolling up to its final stop. After 16 years of online publishing, Tourbus is one of the longest-running email newsletters. But two things have happened this year, prompting me to hit the brakes. Here's the full story...
...Who is Bob Rankin?
Every so often, people ask about my background, and how I got started with computers and the Internet. I've published bits and pieces of my bio before, but never a detailed account of my professional life. So here it is, with a few interesting personal asides...
...My Cholesterol Level is Too High!
After a routine physical, I got the news from my doctor that my cholesterol is too high. My diet is pretty healthy, and I'm not in bad shape for a 48-year-old guy. But this LDL and HDL stuff is a wakeup call for me. Clearly I need to exercise more and be aware of foods to avoid high cholesterol. So here's my 4-month plan to knock 40 or 50 points off that cholesterol number, without using any prescription drugs...
...Bonzai - It's a New Puppy!
I know I'm supposed to write about computers, the Internet and nifty gadgets, but life is more than all that electronic stuff. I'm so happy with my new puppy that I've just got to show him off...
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