Software

Ninite: how to install free programs without bundled adware, hijackers, toolbars

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What is Ninite and why should I use it?

Ninite is a great service designed to install freeware apps without any dubious sponsored programs or bundled adware. As you might know nowadays there is almost impossible to download a freeware installer which is not bundled with unwanted third-party apps. Thus, Ninite is very demanded service today because it solves this problem. Besides that Ninite allows you to install a bunch of your favourite apps in one click.

We advise you to use Ninite if:

  • you want to install clean programs or utilities without bundled adware;
  • you don’t want to clutter up your PC with hijackers, unwanted toolbars or useless browser extensions;
  • you don’t want your default search engine in the browser to be changed to a hijacking website by adware;
  • you wish to install the latest versions of popular freeware programs in one click.

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How to enter BIOS (UEFI) on Lenovo g50

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From time to time you have to enter UEFI / BIOS to change some settings. This is especially important in case if you need to disable the Secure Boot feature. The thing is that you will be unable to install certain operating systems until you have it enabled.

I also use to enter UEFI to toggle the AHCI feature, check the firmware version and customize some minor laptop settings.

This guide will be surely helpful for all those who just bought a brand new Lenovo laptop. The thing is it’s not so easy to find out how to enter UEFI / BIOS on Lenovo G50 and similar models.

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How to hide extension icons from the toolbar in Chrome and Opera

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hide extension icons from toolbar in chrome and opera

In the latest versions of Chrome or Opera you may only hide icons of particular extensions from the toolbar – not all at once, unfortunately.

Hiding the icons can be very helpful in some situations. For example, if you do not want anybody to know that you prefer changing your IP using ZenMate while working in a public place. Or in case if you just do not want to waste the space on your toolbar for those icons.

Here is how to hide them from the toolbar and how to reveal them back when necessary.

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How to enable browser extensions in Chrome Incognito Mode and Opera Private Window

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let the extension work in incognito and private modes

By default browser extensions are not loaded in Incognito Windows of Chrome and Private Windows of Opera. This is absolutely correct from the point of security.

But if you trust a specific extension, you may allow it to work in an Incognito or Private Mode to be able to use it. And here is how to do it.

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How to Reset Microsoft Edge to default settings in Windows 10

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MS Edge is a part of Windows 10 OS and cannot be uninstalled or removed completely like its predecessor Internet Explorer. If you experience glitches and unstable work of the Microsoft browser or just want to clear all your traces from the browser you may want to reset its settings. There are two ways to reset Edge: soft and hard reset. Here is how to reset Microsoft Edge to default settings in Windows 10.

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