Tips & Shortcuts for How to Navigate the Internet
The internet houses a mass of information, fun and entertainment on a truly worldwide basis. Websites are out there for everyone, covering a wealth of topics. However, new users can find the Internet a challenging place to explore. Rather than get lost in the vast expanse, learn a few tips and tricks to get where you want quickly and effectively.
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Browsers
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Your browser is the primary means through which you access the Internet. Most operating systems come pre-packaged with a free Web browser. To access the internet from this browser, simply open it and type a URL into the address bar. Windows computers ship with Internet Explorer, Apple computers ship with Safari and Linux computers usually ship with Mozilla Firefox. While each of these browsers is slightly different, most browsers still work in a similar way. Read the help manual included with your browser to uncover all of its special and unique features.
Search Engines
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A search engine is a website that allows you to search the entire Internet for a Web page or file. To locate a website, simply type in a few search terms --- for example, "cake recipes" --- then click "Search." The search engine will locate any website related to or containing the words "cake recipes" and give you links to each of them. Some notable search engines include Google, Yahoo and AskJeeves. Learn to use these websites to find anything you want quickly.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
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Each browser includes several shortcuts you can use by pressing the keys on your keyboard. Many of these shortcuts are universal, meaning they work in any browser, but you should refer to the help manual packaged with your browser for more advanced keyboard shortcuts. For starters, learn to use the new window (CTRL + N), new tab (CTRL + T), back (Backspace) and Find Word (CTRL + F) shortcuts to make your Internet browsing experience more efficient.
Browser Extensions
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Browser extensions are plug-ins that provide new features and bug fixes for your browser and can even change the look and layout of the websites you visit. Each browser uses a special type of extension. Visit the extensions download page for your browser to explore all the changes you can make to your browser to expand your browsing experience.
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