A file with a .URL extension, aka website shortcut, is launched in a default browser when double-clicked. The .URL file can be created by quickly dragging the URL from the address bar to any empty ...

The default applications your computer uses to open files can be changed if you prefer to use something other than what is currently set. When working with PDF files, for example, you can change your ...

Today’s quick tip explains how to use special web protocols inside hypertext links to force web pages or files to open with particular browsers on Windows or iOS. To see for yourself how to force ...

I’ve already discussed how you can learn to code for free using languages such as Ruby and JavaScript, but this time we’ll explore an even more basic language that can help to make your websites pop.

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