Firefox: How to Check for Updates

How to check if there are updates for the Mozilla Firefox web browser.

1. Open Mozilla Firefox.
2. Click on the menu icon in the upper-right corner.
3. Click on the question mark at the bottom of the menu.
4. This opens the Help Menu.
5. Choose About Firefox.
6. A dialog box opens, displays the current version, and checks for updates. If there are updates, they will automatically be downloaded and installed.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVaEjnss69c

Windows 8: How to Adjust Screen Resolution

How to adjust the screen resolution using the Control Panel in Windows 8.

1. Open the Start screen.
2. Search for Control Panel and open the application.
3. Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.
4. If the option is not listed there, then click Appearance and Personalization and select Adjust screen resolution under the Display heading.
5. If you are using multiple displays, select the display that you wish to change first.
6. Click on the second drop-down box and move the slider up/down to increase/decrease the screen resolution.
7. After making the desired changes, click Apply and OK.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bB9pxStPTlA

Internet Explorer: How to Delete Browsing History on Exit

How to set Internet Explorer 11 to automatically delete browsing history upon closing the program.

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the settings icon in the top-right corner.
3. Choose Internet options near the bottom of the list.
4. Under the General tab, locate the Browsing history heading.
5. Check the box labeled Delete browsing history on exit.
6. Click Apply and OK.
7. Internet Explorer will automatically delete the browsing history upon closing.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx97wJe5Z14

How to Install Java Without Sponsor Offers

How to install new versions of Java without sponsor offers or advertisements in Windows.

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Search for Configure Java.
3. A window called Java Control Panel will open.
4. Switch to the Advanced tab.
5. Scroll to the bottom.
6. Check the box that says Suppress sponsor offers when installing or updating Java.
7. Click Apply and OK.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-4Ey3G3wPE