Showing posts with label browsers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label browsers. Show all posts

How To Set Up A Proper 404 Error Page On Your WordPress Blog

The humble 404 has been with us since the tubes that make up the internet were first plumbed in. Websites can actually return a whole smorgasboard of different error codes, but 404 is the most common and generally referred to as “not found“.
wordpress 404 error
Unfortunately, the default message is pretty much as unhelpful as you can get, so today I’m going to show you how to tweak your WordPress 404 error page to be a whole lot more useful.
DIY or Friendly 404 Messages
You may have noticed we have our own custom error page at MakeUseOf which is somewhat more

How to protect yourself online in three easy steps


protect yourself online
 Sometimes it may seem safer to go back to the days of the Pony Express rather than deal with the multitude of online threats, but there are some simple steps you can take to minimize the risks you face.
First, get a security suite, although there are about a dozen good suites, free and paid, out there. Go with one that gets good ratings and that you trust, and make sure that you let it update and scan regularly.
Second, I strongly recommend using a password manager that's independent of your browser. Not

How to create and share custom Chrome themes


Until recently, creating your own Chrome theme meant you either had to know some code, or you had to rely on a Web app. Google recently released a Chrome app called My Chrome Theme, that makes creating and sharing themes extremely easy and a lot of fun.
The app breaks down the theme creation process into three steps:
my chrome theme
  1. Import your image: Upload an image or take a photo with your webcam.
  2. Add some color: Select colors for the toolbar, background, background tab, and frame.
  3. Install & share: Install the new theme and share the unique URL with others.