Saturday, February 22, 2025
Steps to Restore “New Folder” Option in Right-Click Menu:
1.Open Registry Editor:
Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2.Navigate to the Path:
In the Registry Editor, expand the following path:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryBackgroundshellexContextMenuHandlers
3.Create a New Key:
Right-click on ContextMenuHandlers, then choose New > Key (it may show as “New > Item” depending on your system, but it’s the same as a key).
Name the new key New.
4.Set the Default Value:
Inside the New key, in the right pane, you should see a Default string item. If it doesn’t exist, right-click the right pane and select New > String Value to create it, and name it Default.
Double-click the Default string value, and set its Value Data to:
{D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719}
5.Save Changes and Exit:
Click OK to save, then close the Registry Editor.
6.Restart Your Computer or Windows Explorer:
Restart your computer, or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. Right-click Windows Explorer and select Restart to apply the changes.
Summary:
You created a new Key (or Item) called New under ContextMenuHandlers and set its Default value to {D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719}.
This should restore the “New Folder” option in your right-click context menu.
Here’s how you can save recently opened tabs in Chromium:
1. Using Session Restore Feature
Chromium has a built-in “Session Restore” feature that can automatically reopen the tabs you had open the last time you used the browser.
Steps:
Open Chromium.
Type chrome://settings/ in the address bar and press Enter to go to the settings page.
Scroll down to the “On startup” section.
Select “Open the pages you were on last”.
This way, when you reopen Chromium, it will automatically restore the tabs that were open when you last closed the browser.
2. Manually Save Tabs as Bookmarks
If you prefer to manually save tabs for later access, you can bookmark them.
Steps to save a tab as a bookmark:
Open the tab you want to save.
Click the star icon (bookmark icon) on the right side of the address bar.
Choose a folder or create a new folder to store the bookmark.
After saving, you can quickly access these bookmarks from the bookmark bar located at the top of the browser.
3. Use Extensions to Save Tabs
If you want more flexibility, there are extensions you can install to save and manage your tabs, such as:
Session Buddy: This extension lets you save and manage sessions, making it easy to restore them later.
One Tab: It collects all your open tabs into a list, which helps save memory and allows you to reopen them later.
How to use the extensions:
Go to the Chrome Web Store: Session Buddy or One Tab.
Install and enable the extension.
Follow the extension’s instructions to save and restore tabs.
4. Use Browser History to Recover Tabs
If you didn’t explicitly save the tabs, you can still recover them from your browser history.
Steps:
Click the menu (three dots) in the top-right corner.
Choose “History”, then check “Recently Closed” or “History”.
From the history list, find the tabs you want to reopen.
Summary:
Session Restore: The simplest way—Chromium will automatically restore the tabs you had open last.
Bookmarks: Best for saving specific tabs that you want to access later.
Extensions: Use tools like Session Buddy to manage sessions and tabs.
History: You can always recover recently closed tabs via the history page.
You can choose the method that best suits your needs.
Friday, February 21, 2025
Method 1: Manually Copy URLs from Speed Dial
1.Open your Chromium browser.
2.In a new tab, you’ll see the Speed Dial area displaying your most visited sites.
3.Right-click on any Speed Dial icon and choose Copy Link Address (the option may vary depending on your browser version).
4.Paste the copied URL into a text file or wherever you prefer to save it.
This method is good if you have a small number of Speed Dial shortcuts.
Method 2: Access Chromium Profile Files
Chromium stores Speed Dial data in its profile files. If you’re comfortable with technical steps, you can access these files to extract the URLs. Here’s how:
1.Locate the Chromium User Data Directory:
Linux: ~/.config/chromium/Default/
Windows: C:UsersAppDataLocalChromiumUser DataDefault
2.Find the Preferences File: Inside the Default folder, look for the Preferences file. This is a JSON file that contains browser settings, including Speed Dial information.
3.Parse the JSON File: Open the Preferences file, and you’ll see a structure similar to this:
"recently_visited_urls": [
"https://example.com",
"https://another-site.com"
]
You can extract the URLs from this section.
4.Extract and Save: You can copy these URLs manually, or write a simple script to extract and save them automatically.
Method 3: Use a Browser Extension
If you prefer a more convenient solution, you can use an extension to export your Speed Dial URLs. For example:
Speed Dial [FVD] extension: This extension offers Speed Dial functionality and allows you to back up and restore your Speed Dial setup, including the URLs of your shortcuts. You can use this extension to easily export and import Speed Dial links.
These methods should help you export your Speed Dial URLs from Chromium.
Thursday, February 20, 2025
The error “Blocked due to abusive traffic patterns” on x.ai/grok typically indicates that your IP address or network has been flagged for unusual or excessive activity, which could be mistakenly identified as abusive by the website’s security systems.
Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:
1. Clear Browser Cache and Cookies
Sometimes, cookies and cached data can cause issues with access to websites.
Steps:
Open your browser’s settings.
Go to the Privacy or History section.
Clear your cookies and cache.
Try logging in again.
2. Use a Different Network (IP Address)
The block might be associated with your current IP address. You can try using a different network, such as:
Connecting via a different Wi-Fi network (e.g., public or mobile hotspot).
Using a VPN to change your IP address.
Switching from a wired to a wireless connection or vice versa if possible.
3. Check for Suspicious Activity
If you have automated tools, bots, or multiple devices accessing the website from your network, it may be detected as suspicious traffic.
Steps:
Ensure that no unauthorized scripts or bots are interacting with the website.
Limit the frequency of requests if you’re using any automated tools.
4. Contact Support
If the issue persists, it’s a good idea to reach out to x.ai’s support team to inquire about the block.
Steps:
Visit their support or contact page and explain the situation.
Provide details about your issue, including the error message and any troubleshooting steps you have tried.
5. Wait for the Block to Lift
If the block is temporary (e.g., it was triggered by a spike in activity), you might just need to wait for it to clear up.
You can try again after a few hours or a day.
6. Check for IP Reputation Issues
If your IP address is part of a shared network (e.g., a university or public IP), it might have been flagged due to previous abuse by other users.
Using a VPN with a clean IP could help avoid this issue.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the “Blocked due to abusive traffic patterns” issue and access x.ai/grok again.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
To export bookmarks from Chromium, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using Chromium’s Built-in Export Function (Recommended)
Open Chromium browser.
Go to the Bookmarks Manager:
Type chrome://bookmarks/ in the address bar and press Enter, or
Click the three-dot menu in the top right → Bookmarks → Bookmark Manager.
Export bookmarks:
Click the three-dot menu in the Bookmarks Manager.
Select Export bookmarks.
Choose where to save the file (it will save as a .html file).
The exported HTML file can be imported into other browsers like Firefox, Edge, Chrome, or Ungoogled Chromium.
Method 2: Manually Backing Up the Bookmarks File
If you prefer to manually backup the bookmarks file, you can copy Chromium’s bookmarks database file.
Windows
1.Open File Explorer and navigate to:
C:UsersYourUsernameAppDataLocalChromiumUser DataDefault
2.Find the file named Bookmarks (without an extension).
3.Copy the file and save it to a secure location.
Linux
1.Open a terminal and run:
cp ~/.config/chromium/Default/Bookmarks ~/Desktop/
This will copy the bookmarks file to your desktop.
MacOS
1.Open Finder, press Command + Shift + G, and enter:
~/Library/Application Support/Chromium/Default/
2.Find the Bookmarks file and copy it.
Note:
This method does not generate an .html file but copies the original Chromium bookmarks database file.
You can replace this file with another Chromium or Ungoogled Chromium bookmarks file (ensure the browser is closed before doing this).
For easy importing, Method 1 is generally better as it creates an HTML file that can be used across different browsers! 🚀