My Browsers Have Got In A Mess - Any Ideas?

[barry1010]

Specifically in relation to Mail Online.  In Edge I can read all the articles, including the Mail+ that are supposed to be behind a paywall.  I can neither read the comments nor post a comment.

In Slimjet I cannot read the Mail+ articles but can read the comments and post a comment.  When I open an article to read it exits to the headline.  This doesn't happen in any other browser, it exits to where I was.

I can't find another browser that opens the Mail+ articles.

Any suggestions, apart not reading Mail Online?

[apsteq]

If your web browsers are acting up or seem disorganized, here are a few troubleshooting and cleanup ideas that could help get things back on track:

1. Clear Cache and Cookies

Over time, your browser stores a lot of temporary data which can slow things down or cause conflicts.

Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data.

Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.

Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data.

2. Disable Unnecessary Extensions

Extensions can sometimes conflict with each other or slow down your browser.

Chrome: Go to chrome://extensions/ to disable or remove unused extensions.

Firefox: Go to about:addons to manage extensions.

Edge: Go to edge://extensions/.

3. Update the Browser

Make sure your browsers are up to date as updates often fix bugs and improve performance.

In most browsers, go to Settings > About [Browser] and check for updates.

4. Reset Browser Settings

Resetting your browser to default settings can resolve issues caused by misconfigurations.

Chrome: Go to Settings > Advanced > Reset settings.

Firefox: Go to Help > Troubleshooting Information > Refresh Firefox.

Edge: Go to Settings > Reset settings.

5. Remove Unwanted Toolbars and Search Engines

Toolbars or hijacked search engines can clutter your browser. Check your default search engine settings and remove suspicious ones:

Chrome: Go to Settings > Search engine to change the default.

Firefox: Go to Settings > Search to manage search engines.

Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Address bar and search.

6. Scan for Malware

If your browsers are redirecting or showing pop-ups, you might have malware.

Use tools like Malwarebytes or your antivirus to scan your system for threats.

7. Organize Bookmarks

If your bookmarks are cluttered, take a moment to organize them into folders.

In all major browsers, you can access the bookmarks manager via the main menu (usually under the Bookmarks or Favorites section).

8. Check Task Manager for Resource Usage

If your browser feels slow, check if it's using too many resources.

Chrome: Shift + Esc opens a built-in Task Manager to view resource usage by tabs and extensions.

By following these steps, you should be able to clean up and organize your browsers, improving their speed and functionality!