How to open Links in a specific Browser on a Mac

Velja is a browser and app picker that lets you open links in any web browser—or their corresponding desktop apps—on your Mac. Velja works by tricking macOS into believing it’s the default web browser on the system. This allows it to push the link you click on to the web browser or the app you choose in the Velja prompt. Or you can set up a rule so that it happens automatically.

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How to find hidden Startup Programs slowing down your Windows PC

Disable Startup Programs in Task Manager

The Windows Task Manager is a handy tool that, in addition to showing currently active programs, also reveals applications that are part of your computer’s startup process.

To access Task Manager, press Ctrl+Alt+Del and select “Task Manager.” On Windows 10, switch to the “Startup” tab at the top. On Windows 11, select “Startup apps” from the left sidebar.

Each row lists an application alongside details relating to the startup. The “Status” column shows if the application is enabled or disabled on startup, and “Start-up Impact” scores based on the program’s impact on the CPU or disk (High, Medium, Low, or Not measured). This data helps you determine if you want an app to automatically launch when you log in to your computer.

A list of startup applications in Task Manager.

If you want more information, right-click an existing column and select, in turn, which columns to add.

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How to install Notepad++ on Mac

Notepad++ is one of the most popular text editors for Windows, intended as an upgrade from the built-in Windows Notepad, with enhanced support for programming, split-screen views, searching, and much more. You can also use it on Mac, with the right software.

Notepad++ is only officially available for Windows computers, and there are other similar text editors that are great alternatives on Mac, such as Sublime Text or Visual Studio Code. However, Notepad++ does run well in virtual machines and the Wine compatibility layer, so you can still use it on Mac if needed. There are a few different methods, either using free or paid software.
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How to hide your IP address during Calls on WhatsApp

An IP address, or “Internet Protocol” address, is a unique numerical identifier assigned to your device that allows other devices to connect to it. Someone with your IP address can easily find your approximate location and internet service provider (ISP).

While this may not be particularly useful to your friends and family, malicious actors can use it to gain information about you. They can exploit your IP address to obtain data about your internet service provider and subsequently use it to gather data about your online activity. This information is then sold to advertisers, who use it to deliver targeted advertisements.

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How to automatically close Tabs on Android

Mobile browser tabs aren’t super visible, which makes it easy to have dozens of tabs open on your phone. It can be annoying to sift through these tabs and close them. We’ll show you how to automatically close old tabs on Android.

Apps will take you to the browser then leave the tab behind when you return. Tabs open in the background don’t use a ton of resources, but it’s still a messy situation. Unfortunately, unlike Safari on the iPhone and iPad, Google Chrome—the default browser on most Android devices—does not include a feature to fix this. The good news is another popular and well-known browser does have a solution: Mozilla Firefox.

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