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10 tips on BlackBerry 10 browser

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Anyone who has used the devices BlackBerry 10, knows how surprisingly fast on their Internet browser. Even before the 10 BlackBerry numerous tests have shown how the browser Canadian smartphones faster than other mobile devices. More recently, there was a video showing that the browser is more effective BlackBerry some browsers for desktop computers.

Since the release of the first 10 BlackBerry few additions, which have improved the quality of web-surfing it was done. And now we want to offer you 10 tips to help you work on the Internet with the speed of a professional:

1. Mode "full version"

you can use the full functionality mode sites (Desktop Mode) With the powerful and the fastest browser in order to see the page as you see them on your desktop. For a rare and short-term view mobile versions of sites fit perfectly, but you can also use the full version with all its features.

To activate Desktop Mode, click the icon in the browser pop-up menu (the three dots at the bottom right), then "Settings» (Settings) and the "Developer Tools» (Developer Tools). Then turn on the Desktop Mode.

2. Setting the "Open Recent tabs"

The browser BlackBerry 10 of course you can see the history of your visits, but it will be more convenient to configure the browser so that when you run it in the open tabs from the previous session work. In that case, if you prefer to open multiple tabs, for example, when reading a few articles, but remember to keep them when you close the browser, this function could be for you simply irreplaceable. Tabs from the previous session will be marked with BlackBerry Spark.

To set this option, click the icon in the browser pop-up menu (the three dots at the bottom right), the "Display» (Display) and "Actions» (Actions). Then, from the drop down menu "Show at startup» (On Startup Show), click "My tabs from the last session» (My Tabs From Last Time).

3. Quick access to history

When BlackBerry OS 10.2 just came out, it came one invisible, but very useful feature — opportunity to bring the story of a simple retention of the "Back" icon (Back). However, it gives an opportunity to view the history of this tab only. Icon "Back" does not appear if there are no pages to which you can return. There is also the option to view the complete history.

So, just click the icon «Back» (Back), to view the history tab.

4. Using the read mode

One of the useful features of the browser on smartphones BlackBerry 10 — reading mode. This is useful for reading long articles. You can read articles without annoying ads, and choose the most suitable font size.

To go to the reading mode, click on the icon in the drop-down menu, then "reading mode» (Reader). QWERTY-device owners can simply press the «R» on the keyboard. Please note that not all sites support this mode.

5. Adding shortcuts on your desktop

If you have sites that you visit most often, you might want to add shortcuts on the desktop of your smartphone to always have instant access to them. This can be done quickly and easily. It is not always beautiful icon persists, in which case you can use special applications for the creation of icons to make an attractive shortcut to your favorite site.

To add a site to your work has become, you need to click on the icon in the drop-down menu and select "Add to Desktop» (Add to Home Screen)

6. Using Bookmarks

If you do not want to save sites to your desktop, but faster access to it you need, you can simply add them to the browser bookmarks. View the list of bookmarks via the main browser menu. Users of devices with QWERTY-keyboard to access your bookmarks can simply press the "K".

7. Saving sites for offline reading

One of the latest additions to the BlackBerry 10 — Internet browser is the ability to save the page. First appeared in the version of OS 10.2.1. This feature allows you to save the site as a file and read it offline when you are off-line. Nice to see that this feature is built into the browser, but for this purpose, there are third-party applications.

To save the site, click the icon drop-down menu and select "Save Page» (Save Page).

8. Using the private (private) view

If you want to search on the internet does not leave traces, use private browsing mode (Private Browsing). When you turn it on, all currently open tabs will be closed. They will be available again as soon as you turn off Private Browsing mode.

To activate the private watched, click on the drop-down menu, then "Settings» (Settings) and "Privacy and security» (Privacy and Security). Next, turn on the "private browsing mode» (Private Browsing).

9. Set your default search engine

Setting the default search engine on BlackBerry 10 is not so obvious, and changes in this situation developers have not yet made. Find not so easy this feature in the settings. The default search engine is Bing. Those who want to change it, proceed as follows:

Start typing a search term in the address bar, you'll see a drop-down menu that appears in the upper left corner of the screen, tap it and select the preferred search engine.

10. Frequent cleaning browser

The history of Web surfing takes a lot of space. You can set your browser so that it automatically removes the element of history after a certain period of time, or clear it manually. In any case, treatment is recommended regularly.

To manually clear the log, press the left browser menu, and select "History» (History). Then click "Cart" icon on the bottom panel.

In order for the browser itself cleansed history at specified intervals, click on the icon in the drop-down menu, select "Privacy and security» (Privacy and Security). Next on the menu "Delete history» (Remove History), select the desired period of time that cleaning will be carried out.