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How to Download and Install Mozilla Firefox

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The web browser Mozilla Firefox uses tabbed windows so you can open as many windows as you like without the windows collapsing into one. You may also install add-ons that enhance your web viewing experience... more »

How to Download and Use Flash Players on Internet Explorer

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Flash players make visiting the Internet more fun. In fact, without them the Internet would be a pretty boring place. Flash players enable you to view animations online and participate in interactive Web sites. It is hard to imagine viewing the ... more »

How to Download Firefox for Linux

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If you enjoy using Linux, you might want to download Firefox to use as your Web browser. Firefox is an open source program and the source code can be downloaded from Mozilla. This will allow you to learn exactly how Firefox works and also modify ... more »

How to Enable Cookies

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When you visit a website, the server may place a cookie on your hard drive. These very small files (which got their nickname from the trail of cookie crumbs you might leave behind you) contain information unique to you, which the web server will ... more »

How to Fix Internet Explorer

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Although Internet Explorer's one of the most widely used browsers, you're still likely to encounter problems at one time or another. Problems may include the browser window not opening or Explorer running slowly. Most issues with Internet ... more »

How to Import Bookmarks to Internet Explorer From Other Browsers

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If you are switching to Internet Explorer after using another browser for some time, importing your bookmarks will naturally be of concern to you. You have your favorite places to visit on the Internet and you don't want to have to find them all ... more »

How to Install Internet Explorer Skins

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Maybe a leopard can't change its spots, but if you use Internet Explorer you can change your skin. Skins are a fun way of personalizing your Web browsing experience. Available in nearly any design, color and theme under the sun, skins are ... more »

How to Install Plugins in Konqueror

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Plugins are little bits of programming that are intended to enhance your computer experience, particularly when you are online. Plugins can enable you to do many things, such as viewing videos or automatically refreshing a page on the Internet. ... more »

How to Install the Google Toolbar

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Google is the ubiquitous and most powerful search engine on the planet. Here's how you install their toolbar onto a web browser... more »

How to Learn HTML Part 1

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Hello! Marc Hyde here, and I'm happy to tell you that I have made another tutorial for you guys! The How to Learn HTML. This will be a multi-part tutorial on how to write an HTML, so if you’re an absolute newbie and need to learn HTML from basic ... more »

How to Manage Bookmarks With Safari

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Setting up and managing the bookmarks on your Web browser can make it easier and more convenient for you to access your favorite Web pages and online resources. In general terms, a bookmark is a URL or Web link that you have programmed your ... more »

How to Manage Popups With Safari

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Whether it is an advertisement for the latest video game system, an offer for male enhancement products, or simply just a Web page that you didn't open yourself, popups can be one of the most annoying things about surfing the Internet. But in ... more »

How to Open PDF Files in Firefox

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If you’re a Firefox user, you’ve probably noticed how frustrating it can be when you click on a link to a PDF file in your browser. The Adobe Acrobat Reader plugin can also cause problems, such as crashing the browser or freezing it. You can ... more »

How to Report Problems to Safari

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If you run into any problems while running the Safari Web browser, such as Web pages that fail to load properly, features that don't work right, or other technical issues that you can't seem to solve, you have the ability to report those problems ... more »

How to Restore Your Saved Internet Explorer Favorites

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If you use Internet Explorer as your browser, you can quickly restore any favorite websites you've saved. There is no hardware or software required, only the backup data (USB flash drive, floppy disc, hard drive, CD, or DVD). This will work ... more »

How to Save Internet Explorer Favorites When Backing up Your Computer

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When you back up your computer, where are your Internet Explorer favorites? It is not always easy to find them. How do you know if your favorite websites on Microsoft Windows Vista will survive the transfer? This quick guide will get you on your ... more »

How to Search With Internet Explorer

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One of the most important and basic functions of an Internet browser is its search capability. With Internet Explorer, a widely used Web browser, conducting a search is extremely simple and the technique can be learned in a matter of minutes... more »

How to Set a Homepage in Internet Explorer

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A homepage is the page that is displayed when you first open up your browser. Whether you choose to set your homepage to your email, a search engine or your favorite blog, you will need to follow a few steps to set your homepage. The steps below ... more »

How to Set Cookie Preferences on Your Browser

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Cookies are text documents that Web sites save onto your hard disk so that the sites will "remember" you on your next visit. For example, the cookie file might record the links you clicked on the site, so that they still appear in the "visited" ... more »

How to Set Your Home Page in Konqueror

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If you spend any kind of time on the Internet, you probably have a favorite page that you like to see when you open up your Web browser. For many people, this is a news page or their personal Web page, but it could be any sort of page that you ... more »

How to Show Google’s Cache of a Web Site

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While searching the Net, Google indexes Web pages and adds them to its cache (secondary storage). If the cache has information relevant to your keyword, Google provides a cache link beneath the search results. Cache is especially useful if a ... more »

How to Troubleshoot Problems Caused by Your Browser

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Problems caused by your browser can be frustrating and can interfere with the quality of your Web browsing experience. Thankfully, help menus and user forums can guide all of your troubleshooting attempts... more »

How to Upgrade Your Internet Browser

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Web browsers are updated frequently; each new version has added features and improved usability. Make sure you keep up with your browser's changes... more »

How to Use a Web Browser to Download Files With FTP

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File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a fancy way of describing a fairly simple procedure. Use FTP, with your browser, to download files from the Internet... more »

How to Use Google to Search for Microsoft Word Documents

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Google gives you the option of keywords searching in various formats. One such option is a Microsoft Word or .doc document. Here’s how you can use Google to search for Microsoft Word documents... more »

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