Web Browser Basics

How to Subtract Numbers with Google

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Google has an in-built calculator that allows you subtract numbers along with a wide range of other operations. Here’s how you can subtract numbers... more »

How to Turn Off Sounds, Pictures or Video on Web Pages

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You can speed up your browsing capability by turning off the sound and the images that are slowing you down. Turning off sound can also be helpful when you're at work and surfing on the sly. These instructions work for all browsers you use in ... more »

How to view passwords in firefox

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If you've forgotten the password to a website, and you need to know it, it's worth checking to see if firefox has it stored... more »

How to Delete Your Browser's History

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Want to make sure nobody can snoop and see where you've been on the Internet? Sometimes being able to erase browser history can come in handy, especially on shared computers. By following these instructions you'll be able to do just that with any ... more »

How to get faster downloads on Bitcomet.

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Heres a way to get faster downloads on your Bitcomet client... more »

How to Install Yahoo Toolbar

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To access Yahoo from anyplace on the Web, you'll need Yahoo's toolbar installed on your computer. This way, your Yahoo bookmarks, search options and other tools will be available to you no matter where you are. Installing the Yahoo Toolbar is ... more »

How to Manage Your Bookmarks With Camino

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The Camino Internet browser for Mac OS makes it simple for you to manage your bookmarks. Designed specifically by and for Mac users, Camino allows users to add, create, delete, organize and manage bookmarks with typical Mac simplicity... more »

How to Organize Web Bookmarks

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Now that you've saved all those bookmarks, you need to put them in folders and organize them so you can find them more easily... more »

How to Set Language Preferences in Google

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You can use Google search to find results in a particular language. The default language is English. Here’s how you can set language preferences in Google... more »

How to Use More than One Web Browser

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A web browser is a tool that helps you "look around" the Internet. Yes, you may have more than one. In fact, not only is it acceptable but it is also a good idea to have a backup in case one browser fails or does not have proper functionality. ... more »

How to Back Up Internet Explorer Favorites

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Back up your Internet Explorer favorites to preserve your bookmarks if you need to reinstall Windows or use the same favorites on another computer... more »

How to Bookmark a Web Page

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Have you ever gone to a site and liked it so much you wanted to keep going back? You can bookmark it, which means that you save it, so next time all you have to do is choose it from a menu... more »

How to Clear a Browser's Cache on a PC

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A full cache can slow down your browser. Be sure to empty it regularly... more »

How to Delete a Web Bookmark

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You've decided you don't want that Web page in your list of favorites anymore - maybe the link is bad. Don't worry, it's as easy to delete it as it was to save it in the first place... more »

How to Get the URL for a Picture or Web Page on WebTV

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You can get the URL for a Web page or a picture you're viewing with your WebTV. You may not be able to get all the pictures like you can on a PC, but you can get any that are clickable with WebTV... more »

How to Import Favorites into Internet Explorer

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The article explains how to import web favorites from another computer or different web browser into Internet Explorer.. more »

How to Manage Cookies With Camino

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The free Camino Web browser for Mac computers allows users to freely manage cookies. Cookies are pieces of information stored on your computer that help you quickly access Web sites. Camino users may elect to disallow cookies entirely, choose to ... more »

How to Change the Default Browser on a Mac

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In Mac OS 8.5 and higher, a couple of clicks can change your default browser, getting you on the Internet with Explorer one day and Communicator another day... more »

How to Delete Cookies

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Cookies are text files that are automatically downloaded to your hard drive by Web sites to make Web browsing easier. If you have security concerns or feel the cookies are taking up too much space, you may want to delete them... more »

How to Make the Type in Web Pages Larger or Smaller

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Is the font too small when you try to read Web pages? Or maybe it's too big and takes up too much space. You can set the size of your font for easy reading... more »

How to Speed Up an Internet Connection

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If your Internet connection is slow, there are a number of methods to speed it up. Some of the following suggestions can be tried on the spot; others are more complex... more »

How to Type a URL Into a Browser

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Need to go to one of those Web addresses you've heard on the radio or seen on TV? Here's how you type in the address to get there... more »

How to Use a Web Browser to Upload Files via FTP

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If a remote Web site has set permissions that allow it, you can use a Web browser to upload files using FTP. Site administrators who regularly invite file uploads often make this function available, since it simplifies the upload process... more »

How to Add Names to Your Address Book on WebTV

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Save yourself some time. Instead of typing those e-mail addresses over and over, put them in your WebTV address book... more »

How to Change Text Size on Internet Explorer

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Depending on your eyesight and personal preferences, you may someday want to change the size of the text you see online when you are using Internet Explorer. Larger text is easier on the eyes if you are struggling to see things clearly. Smaller ... more »

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