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What is Blocker Max? Pricing, Cancellation, and Refund Policy

Blocker Max is an advanced ad blocker built by the Shift team and available as an add-on within the Shift Browser. This article explains what Blocker Max does, how much it costs, how to cancel your subscription, and the refund policy.Wha...

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Blocker add on: Custom filter rules

The Blocker Custom Rules feature gives you full control over your browsing experience, allowing you to decide exactly what content Shift hides or allows. In addition to Shift’s built-in protections against ads, trackers, and pop-ups, you...

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Blocker add-on: Why some sites 'break' with Blocker

The Blocker Add-On in Shift helps keep your browsing experience faster and safer by blocking ads, trackers, and unwanted scripts. However, some websites rely on these same elements to load or function properly. When that happens, a page ...

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Blocker add-on: Fingerprinting and cross-site cookies

The Blocker Add-On in Shift helps protect your privacy and security while browsing by preventing tracking technologies that collect personal or device data without your consent. Two major ways it does this are through fingerprinting prot...

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Blocker add on: Allowlisting

Allowlisting gives you control over which websites Blocker filters. While Blocker automatically prevents ads, trackers, and unwanted content from loading, allowlisting lets you make exceptions, so trusted or essential sites can load ever...

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Blocker add-on: Basics

Shift’s built-in Blocker helps you stay focused by keeping your browsing experience clean and ad-free. With Blocker enabled, distracting ads, pop-ups, cookies, and trackers are automatically removed — so you can focus on what really matt...

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All about Shift Browser's Blocker Add-on

Shift’s Blocker is your all-in-one browsing protection tool built right into the browser. It’s not just an ad blocker; it’s a smart request filter that prevents ads, trackers, and unwanted content from ever loading in the first place. Ov...

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Is the Shift Shopping Add-on Secure?

Short answer: Yes. Shift’s Shopping add-on is natively integrated into the browser and was engineered from the ground up with your privacy and data security in mind.Here is a high-level overview of how the add-on keeps your browsing and ...

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Getting Started with Shift Browser's Shopping Add-on

The Shopping add-on in Shift Browser automatically finds the best deals, coupons, and savings while you shop online. Because it is a native integration built directly into your sidebar, you do not need to install heavy, third-party brows...

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Shopping add-on: How it works

The Shopping add-on in Shift Browser automatically finds the best coupon codes and compares prices across retailers to save you money. It integrates directly into your browsing experience to test discounts at checkout and alert you if a ...

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Shopping add-on: How does it make money?

Shift Browser earns a small commission from retailers when you use a coupon or deal found through the Shopping add-on. This native integration is completely free for you to use. You'll never pay more for your items, and you'll often pay ...

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All about Shift's Shopping add on

The Shopping add-on is a free, specialized app built into Shift that automatically finds and applies coupon codes at checkout. It lives inside Shift as a native integration to compare prices across different stores. This ensures you alwa...

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Business Directory App: How to Use the Business Directory App in Shift

The Business Directory app in Shift consolidates the world's leading corporate registries, local search engines, and consumer review platforms into a single, streamlined interface. Whether you are conducting market research, looking up ...

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Dictionary App: How to Use the Dictionary App

Shift makes it easy to quickly look up definitions, find alternative vocabulary, and research information on almost any topic without disrupting your workflow. By combining a comprehensive Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Encyclopedia all with...

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Email app: How to log into your email in Shift Browser

You can log into your accounts using the Email app in Shift Browser by selecting your provider and entering your credentials on the secure login screen. This specialized app integrates your inbox directly into your sidebar, keeping your ...

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Games App: How to Use the Games App in Shift

The Games app in Shift provides a built-in entertainment portal where you can access a diverse catalog of casual games directly inside your browser container. Whether you want to solve puzzles, race, or explore strategy landscapes during...

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Manuals App: How to search for a Manual

The Manuals App in Shift Browser helps you organize your home and office by digitizing your paper guides. This specialized app lives in your sidebar and lets you search thousands of PDF manuals instantly. Use it to keep your workspace cl...

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Looking for a Manual?

The Manuals App is a specialized, native integration in Shift Browser that helps you find documentation for thousands of products. While the Knowledge Base focuses on browser support, the Manuals App can be added to your Shift setup to p...

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Maps App: How to Use the Maps App in Shift

The Maps app in Shift helps you find locations, calculate travel directions, and explore geographic areas seamlessly without leaving your browser workspace. You can quickly look up coordinates, search for local businesses, or plan your d...

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Package Tracker App: How to Use the Package Tracker App in Shift

The Package Tracker app in Shift helps you monitor all your incoming shipments and logistics from a single, centralized dashboard. You can easily check the real-time status of your deliveries and plan your schedule around expected arriva...

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PDF App: How to Merge and Reorder PDF Files

If you have multiple independent PDF documents that you need to combine into a single file, you can execute this directly within Shift using our integrated PDF tool. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to combine your files and cu...

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PDF App: How to Compress a PDF

If you have a PDF document that is too large to email, upload, or share, you can easily optimize its file size using the built-in compression features in the Shift PDF application. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to reduce yo...

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PDF App: How to Save a PDF

The PDF app in Shift includes a dedicated local storage environment where you can securely store, categorize, and access your essential documents. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to save files to your dashboard and organize th...

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People Search App: How to Use the People Search App in Shift

The People Search app in Shift aggregates the web’s leading public records directories and contact verification engines into a single, centralized workspace. Whether you are looking up corporate points of contact, verifying client data,...

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Recipe App: How to search for a recipe

You can find your next meal in seconds using the Recipe App in Shift Browser. This Shift-built app lives in your setup and offers a curated library of dishes categorized by diet, cuisine, and meal type. Use the built-in search bar and fi...

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Recipe App: Why can’t I find a specific recipe when I search?

You can find quick culinary inspiration using the Recipe App in Shift Browser. This Shift-built app lives in your setup and pulls from a curated collection of top-rated dishes. Use this guide to understand how the search works and how to...

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Recipe App: Quick view vs. full view

You can view recipes in Shift Browser using Quick View or Full View. These options help you browse through a curated library of meals directly in Shift. Use these viewing modes to compare ingredients quickly or dive into deep cooking ins...

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Recipe App: How to save and locate your recipes for later

You can save and organize your favorite meals using the Recipe App in Shift Browser. This Shift-built app lives in your setup and lets you build a personal library of dishes for quick access. Use the steps below to favorite recipes and m...

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Speed Test App: How to Use the Speed Test app in Shift

The Speed Test app in Shift allows you to check your network performance instantly without leaving your workspace. It measures how quickly your connection can download and upload media assets—such as high-definition videos, large email a...

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Templates app: How to search for a template in Shift Browser

You can find a template in the Shift Browser by opening the Templates app and typing a keyword into the search bar or selecting a category from the sidebar. This tool connects you to thousands of Microsoft-powered designs for resumes, pr...

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