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Backseat Driver

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12. I had some problems w/Chrome a while back

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Fri Feb 14, 2020, 08:25 PM

Feb 2020

My problem was old router security protocols; too frustrating to try to update firmware drivers as well; so got a new router. Got a VPN mostly for location hiding and snooping stuff, and some adware/malware - there's networking protection stuff too on the chosen anti-virus pkg... Now, seldom any problems 24/7; knock on wood!

Got a bunch of browsers on this machine just in case...hahaha, Edge, Firefox, Chrome, Tor, Brave with different search engines for the great surfing expeditions to the end of the Internet, LOL!

I've been using Brave (based on Chrome) w/DuckDuckGo searching to view DU; Chrome for most everything else - smooth sailing so far!

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Question. I have a Google Chrome Bouser..It doesn't seem to work. Any ideas? [View all] Stuart G Feb 2020 OP

Need more info cherryinpa Feb 2020 #1

When I try to use the Google Chrome Brouser, it will not connect to the internet. Stuart G Feb 2020 #3

OK cherryinpa Feb 2020 #5

Thank You, I will try that option, and see if it works.. Stuart G Feb 2020 #6

I would get the Google Chrome Browser...the Bouser was deprecated ages ago! sdfernando Feb 2020 #2

That is OK...I can't spell, and never take the time to check out the spelling...You won't believe Stuart G Feb 2020 #4

I've been misspelling Goonch Feb 2020 #7

Don't worry. Hemingway couldn't spell farewell. Editor had to fix it for him. emmaverybo Feb 2020 #10

Uninstall all extensions and add-ons to chrome, 5X Feb 2020 #8

Run, don't walk, to download Mozilla Firefox. Make it your default browser. n/t TygrBright Feb 2020 #9

this ☝️ dweller Feb 2020 #11

I tried to download Mozella Firefox, will not download. Keeps asking do I want to download, Stuart G Feb 2020 #13

did you try save ? dweller Feb 2020 #14

I will try "save"...I restored the system to a previous date...don't think that Stuart G Feb 2020 #15

I had some problems w/Chrome a while back Backseat Driver Feb 2020 #12

I tried to download "Firefox", but I get these words, "Firefox Installer could not be downloaded" Stuart G Feb 2020 #16

Bowser? IcyPeas Feb 2020 #17

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