Advanced Browser Tips: Control Autofill, Capture Video Screenshots, and Master Tabs
Keeping your browser tailored to your needs makes daily web use smoother and more private. This deep-dive guide shows you how to disable AI-powered autofill in Edge, capture perfect stills from online videos with FrameX, and manage dozens of tabs in Vivaldi’s preview build.
1. Stop Edge from Using AI to Autofill Forms
Edge 140 added an “AI-powered autofill” feature that learns from your browsing to suggest personal details in forms. If you’d rather keep AI out of your typing, follow these steps:
- Open Edge and click the three-dot menu in the top right.
- Choose Settings.
- In the sidebar, select Passwords and autofill.
- Click Personal info.
- Find AI-powered autofill suggestions and switch it Off.
This ensures Edge only uses your saved data, not AI, to fill in forms. You’ll still get the standard name, address, and email autofill without any extra analysis.
2. Capture Screenshots of Online Videos with FrameX
Most browsers block screenshots on streaming services. FrameX is a lightweight extension that bypasses that. It works across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and even some paywalled players.
Installation and Setup
- Go to FrameX and install FrameX in your Chromium-based browser.
- Grant permission when prompted so it can save images.
How to Use
- Camera Icon: When you hover over a video, click the small camera button added by FrameX to the player controls.
- Keyboard Shortcut: Press Alt + S to grab a frame instantly.
Customize Output
By default, FrameX saves PNG files to your Downloads folder. To change formats or send captures straight to the clipboard:
- Click the FrameX toolbar icon.
- Choose Settings.
- Pick your preferred format (JPEG, BMP, or GIF) or toggle Copy to Clipboard.
3. Keep Many Tabs Under Control in Vivaldi
If you juggle dozens of tabs, Vivaldi’s upcoming Tabs button can help you find, close, and reopen tabs faster. It’s only in the Snapshot (preview) build for now.
Get the Preview Build
Visit Vivaldi to download and install the latest Vivaldi Snapshot.
Using the Tabs Button
- After installation, look for the Tabs icon in your toolbar.
- Click it to open a panel listing all open tabs.
- Use the search box at the top to filter tab titles.
- See a Recently Closed section to reopen tabs you accidentally closed.
- Inactive tabs appear dimmed—click the close icon next to each to free memory.
- Duplicate tabs are marked, so you can quickly close extras.
This feature centralizes tab control and keeps your system running smoothly, even when you’ve got 50 tabs open.
By tweaking these browser settings and adding the right tools, you can boost privacy, grab any video frame you need, and tame tab overload without bloatware or complex scripts. Try each tip today and tailor your browser to the way you work.
