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📌 General Questions 🚀 Getting Started ✨ Features & Usage 🔧 Troubleshooting

📌 General Questions

A: It's a privacy-first web application that shows detailed information about your device, browser, and system capabilities. Think of it as a comprehensive health check for your web browser. All data stays in your browser - nothing is sent to any server.

A: No! The application works completely offline. No internet connection is required for:

• Viewing all system information
• Taking and comparing snapshots
• Exporting data (all formats)
• Changing settings

A: Absolutely! Your privacy is guaranteed:

• ✅ All processing happens in your browser
• ✅ No data sent to any server
• ✅ No tracking or analytics
• ✅ Data stored locally in browser storage only
• ✅ You control all exports and snapshots

A: Minimum supported versions:

• Chrome 90+
• Firefox 88+
• Safari 14+
• Edge 90+
• Mobile browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Samsung Internet)

Note: Some features like Battery API may not be available in all browsers.

A: No installation required! Just open the index.html file in your browser and start using it immediately. It's a static web application that runs entirely in your browser.

🚀 Getting Started

A: Two methods:

Method 1: Direct (Simple)

Double-click index.html or right-click and choose "Open with" your browser.

Method 2: Local Server (Recommended)

Python: python -m http.server 8000

Node.js: npx http-server

A: A local server provides the best experience and ensures all features work correctly. Some browsers have restrictions when opening HTML files directly (file:// protocol) that may affect certain features. Using a local server (http://localhost) avoids these restrictions.

A: All data is stored in your browser's localStorage:

• Snapshots
• Settings and preferences
• Theme choice (light/dark)
• Performance history

Data is specific to this browser on this device. No cloud storage or syncing.

✨ Features & Usage

A: Use the search bar in the sidebar:

• Press Ctrl+K to focus the search bar instantly
• Type your search term (e.g., "battery", "chrome", "mp4")
• Results update in real-time
• Matching cards are highlighted, non-matching are hidden

A: Click the 📥 Export button in the header. Choose from 5 formats:

• 📋 Clipboard: Quick copy-paste
• 📄 JSON: Structured data for developers
• 📊 CSV: Open in Excel/Sheets
• 📝 Text: Plain text file
• 📑 PDF: Professional reports (shows progress)

A: Snapshots save your system state at a specific moment:

Taking snapshots:

• Find "Snapshots" section in sidebar
• Click "📸 Take Snapshot"
• Snapshot appears in the list with date/time

Comparing snapshots:

• Hover over any snapshot
• Click "🔍 Compare"
• See color-coded differences (green=increased, red=decreased)

A: Depends on your use case:

• Clipboard: Quick sharing in chat/email
• JSON: Programming, APIs, data analysis
• CSV: Spreadsheets, charts in Excel
• Text: Simple documentation
• PDF: Professional reports, printing

A: Essential shortcuts:

• Ctrl+K - Focus search bar
• Ctrl+D - Toggle theme
• ? - Open help
• Esc - Close modals
• Tab - Navigate in modals

🔧 Troubleshooting

A: This is normal! Possible reasons:

• Your browser doesn't support that feature
• Feature requires permissions you haven't granted
• Device limitation (e.g., Battery API on desktops)

Solutions: Update your browser, grant permissions when prompted, or try a different browser.

A: Common causes and fixes:

• Storage full: Check Storage Monitor, clean up old data
• Private/Incognito mode: Exit private browsing
• localStorage blocked: Check browser privacy settings
• Reduce retention: Settings → Data Retention → 7 or 30 days

A: Try these solutions:

• Check popup blocker - allow popups for this page
• Check download settings - ensure downloads aren't blocked
• Try a different format (if PDF fails, try Text/JSON)
• Refresh the page (F5) and try again
• For PDF: Don't close tab during generation, wait for progress bar

A: Possible causes:

• Using private/incognito mode (theme won't save)
• localStorage disabled in browser settings
• Browser extension blocking localStorage

Fix: Exit private mode, enable localStorage in browser settings, or disable conflicting extensions.

A: Performance optimization steps:

• Delete old snapshots (too many snapshots slow things down)
• Enable Reduced Motion (Settings → Accessibility)
• Disable auto-refresh when not needed
• Close other browser tabs
• Update to latest browser version
• Clear browser cache

A: Try these fixes:

• Click on the page first to give it focus
• Check if browser extension is overriding shortcuts
• Try using mouse alternatives (all shortcuts have button equivalents)
• Some OS shortcuts may conflict (especially Ctrl+D on some systems)

A: Additional cleanup steps:

• Delete more snapshots manually
• Full reset: Settings → Reset Application (⚠️ deletes everything)
• Clear browser cache and data
• Check if other websites are using localStorage space

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