Practical Tips in plain language — how to use your Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod.

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How to delete cookies on your iPhone (and why you might want to)

414 The requested URL is too large to process.

Sometimes Safari on your iPhone or iPad misbehaves and you might might need or want to delete the browser cookies to fix the problem. Here’s how. This Tip also explains how to definitively quit an app on iOS devices.

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Drag and drop to upload files in a browser

The file shows up in the web browser after dragging and dropping it.

Don’t waste time working through file dialog boxes. Instead drag and drop files onto a Choose File button in your web browser.

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Make your Mac safer with secure Safari settings

Make your Mac safer by preventing Safari from automatically opening files you download. Here’s how. The Tip includes some information about 1Password, the password keeper software that also helps you be safer.

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How to disable Flash on your Mac

The Eject to Flash extension sends Flash content to Chrome.

Some people like to remove the Flash player from their Mac for extra stability, reduced heat and longer battery life. Paul Kaniuk explains how to remove and replace the Flash player.

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