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Clearing browser history on exit is ideal for public computers. It helps prevent users from accessing private data, like usernames, passwords, and other sensitive information entered by the person who previously used the computer. Although this may help protect your privacy, please note that it slightly slows down your overall Internet experience because clearing history also deletes cached files and cookies. Select your browser in the list below and follow the steps to make your Internet browser automatically delete the history recorded during your current session each time it’s closed....

If many people use a computer, it may have multiple user accounts. Sometimes, you need to clean up the user accounts and delete those that are unused or unwanted. To learn how to delete a user account on a Mac or Windows-based PC, select your operating system from the following list for instructions. Windows 8 and 10 Press the Windows key, type Control Panel, and then press Enter. Under the User Accounts section, click User Accounts....

Rootkits are used by hackers to hide persistent, seemingly undetectable malware within your device that will silently steal data or resources, sometimes over the course of multiple years. They can also be used in keylogger fashion where your keystrokes and communications are surveilled providing the onlooker with privacy information. This particular hacking method saw more relevance pre-2006, prior to Microsoft Vista requiring vendors to digitally sign all computer drivers. The Kernel Patch Protection (KPP) caused malware writers to change their attack methods and only recently as of 2018 with the Zacinlo ad fraud operation, did rootkits re-enter the spotlight....

You can determine the IP address of a website using the ping command from a command line. Below are steps on how to use the ping command and other commands to get an IP address. Using ping in MS-DOS or Windows command line Below are the steps on how to use the Windows command line to determine the IP address of a website. Using ping in MS-DOS or Windows command line....

The Windows AutoPlay feature allows a computer to automatically run a program or video on a CD or DVD that’s inserted into a computer disc drive. If AutoPlay is disabled, nothing automatically happens with a CD or DVD until you explore the disc. By default, Autoplay is enabled in Windows, but may be disabled by a user or another program. To enable or disable the Windows AutoPlay feature, follow the appropriate steps below....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 2 Time Required 1 minute Sections 1 How to fix TC Electronic Level Pilot static noise 2 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackTC Electronic Level Pilot Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1...

Difficulty Easy Steps 4 Time Required 20 minutes Sections 1 How to open and close a Metabo St EP 455 4 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackMetabo St EP 455 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1...

BitTorrent is perhaps the most famous peer-to-peer file transfer protocol. Certainly, it’s the one that kept most music and film executives up at night since it’s mainly known for enabling piracy. Yet, torrenting itself isn’t illegal and can be a cost-effective and useful way to share files with people without paying for online file storage. So, if you’re trying to open a Torrent file on Windows or Mac, but aren’t sure how to do it, here’s what you need to know....

Difficulty Easy Steps 6 Time Required 1 day Sections 1 How to Patch a Canvas Shoe 6 steps Flags 0 BackShoe Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 How to Patch a Canvas Shoe Use the scissors to make sure the specific place in which you are applying the shoe-goo is free of any long loose strings or excess fabric....

Difficulty Easy Steps 6 Time Required 25 - 35 minutes Sections 1 How to Realign a Guitar Neck 6 steps Flags 0 BackGuitar Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction The neck can become misaligned due to thermal expansion and can happen when the guitar is not stored properly. Playing a guitar with a misaligned neck may result in buzzing sounds and can be difficult to play comfortably....

Difficulty Easy Steps 3 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 1 How to remove and clean the Dyson DC14 filter 3 steps Flags 2 Needs More Images A few more images would make this guide’s procedures crystal clear. Missing Prerequisites This guide is missing information on how to start the process. Make a prerequisite guide! BackDyson DC14 Upright Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate...

Difficulty Easy Steps 10 Time Required 2 - 5 minutes Sections 1 How To Start Remote Viewfinder on Samsung WB150F 10 steps Flags Member-Contributed Guide An awesome member of our community made this guide. It is not managed by iFixit staff. BackSamsung WB150F Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction A android or a iOS 4-10....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 11 Time Required 15 minutes Sections 2 Keyboard 8 steps Daughterboard 3 steps Flags 0 BackHP Chromebook 14-ca061dx Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Keyboard Flip the Chromebook to the underside with the hinge at the top. Remove the seven, small rubber stoppers using angled tweezers....

Student-Contributed Wiki An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. User states that Laptop will not hold charge. Please assure cable does not have any cuts or any exposed wires. Carefully feel and examine wires/cords for any frayed points. If there are frayed wires, then the cable itself might have a shortage in it. If no fraying exist, please plug the charger into the wall socket and the device and assure the charger light is on....

Difficulty Very easy Steps 5 Time Required 2 minutes Sections 2 Battery 3 steps Service Cover 2 steps Flags 0 BackHP Envy dv7t-7200 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Battery Turn the power off and disconnect all cables and cords from the laptop. Place the computer on its top on a flat surface with the hinges facing away from you....

Difficulty Easy Steps 7 Time Required 9 minutes Sections 3 Battery 2 steps Bottom Cover 3 steps CMOS Battery 2 steps Flags 0 BackHP Mini 210-1199DX Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Replace the CMOS Battery with a 3-volt 2032-size coin battery. What you need Step 1 Battery Unplug the netbook. Secure the netbook in a upright position....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 2 Time Required 15 minutes Sections 1 Wi-Fi Card 2 steps Flags 0 BackHP Pavilion 14-n018us Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction If your Wi-Fi card is faulty or needs replaced, use this guide to do so! What you need Step 1 Wi-Fi Card Unscrew the two 7mm captive screws on the back panel using a Phillips #00 screwdriver....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 8 Time Required 10 - 15 minutes Sections 1 Battery and Back Cover 8 steps Flags 0 BackHP Laptop 15-abxxx Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction What you need Step 1 Battery and Back Cover Flip the computer over so that the bottom cover is facing you. Slide the two locks to the “unlock” position and remove the battery....

Difficulty Moderate Steps 4 Time Required 20 - 30 minutes Sections 3 Battery 2 steps Back Panel 1 step Hard Drive 1 step Flags Action Shots Be an action hero! This guide needs images that better demonstrate how to perform specific actions. Needs Better Images Better photos will improve this guide. Help out by taking, editing, or uploading new ones! Better Introduction Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction....

Difficulty Easy Steps 1 Time Required 30 seconds - 2 minutes Sections SIM Card Tray 1 step Flags 0 BackGoogle Pixel 5 Full Screen Options History Save to Favorites Download PDF Edit Translate Get Shareable Link Embed This Guide Notify Me of Changes Stop Notifications Introduction Follow this guide to replace the SIM card tray on the Google Pixel 5. What you need Step 1 Eject the SIM card tray Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole....