Configuration Checklist for Browsers Used with Novohit

Checklist Configuration of Browsers for Work Devices


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Important: the following list may contain external references to manuals of the most common browsers among those recommended. However, we strongly recommend to check your browser manual, or you can search in a search engine such as Google, Bing, ChatGPT, Grok, etc: “how to _____________ in my browser ________________” for each item below, or consult your local IT/systems consultant.
  1. Disable DNS or "Enable Secure Connections" in your browser. See: https://help.novohit.com/portal/en/kb/articles/dns-lan-configuration-on-workstations. The browser must use your router's native DNS and there must be no third-party VPNs (not installed/coordinated by Novohit).
  2. Enable popups (i.e. do not block them). To enable popups follow these instructions.
  3. Enable the registration and use of cookies for Novohit. If you do not know how to do this setting, enable cookies completely. Instructions
  4. Enable it as default browser in Windows, or install a link browser selector, for example BrowserSelect (for Windows) or Bumpr (for Mac) and set the Novohit URL to always open everything related to Novohit in your preferred browser.
  5. Enable PDF reading mode in the browser with Drill Down function. For more details, see these instructions.
  6. Optional: You can enable an add-on to clear the cache with a button.
    1. On Firefox we recommend this add-on and secure it for Firefox.
  7. Configure the home page to log in to Novohit by following these instructions.
  8. Add the Novohit address to Favorites and activate the Favorites bar by following these instructions. To configure to show or hide the bookmarks bar, see these instructions. 
  9. Create shortcuts on the desktop or main screen of your device by following these instructions.
  10. Disable automatic form entries (instructions).
  11. Optional: In the Tabs section, select the option "When a link opens in a new tab, switch to it directly." This may be useful in some cases and depends on the user's preferences.
  12. If your browser is not in your language, you can change the default browser language by following these instructions.
  13. Disable the translation function of your browser, at least for any page of the domain you use for Novohit. 
  14. Do not install any plugins or add-ons outside of those mentioned or that are not strictly for work. Game add-ons, movie add-ons or "browser bars" are potential security problems (data theft) and performance problems (browser slowness or difficulties to work).