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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 Stop Internet Explorer Script Error Messages

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Sometimes Internet Explorer will give you script error messages when you are browsing the Web. You should not be alarmed. Script error messages normally occur when there is a problem with the programming on the Web page you are visiting and have ... 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 View and Delete Browsing History on Internet Explorer

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Being able to view your browsing history online is convenient if you don't want to type URLs for your favorite sites into your browser over and over again. Internet Explorer allows you to view the most recent Web sites you have visited and click ... more »

How to Add a Myspace Toolbar

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You don't need a MySpace toolbar to enjoy your own online community, but having one can make your MySpace account more fun and easier to use. Most unofficial MySpace toolbars come with profile editors to make customizing your page a snap. They ... 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 Language Packs in Firefox

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Changing language packs in Firefox can streamline your web-browsing experience if you are more comfortable reading menus, options and other related user interface text in a language other than English. Here's how to modify Firefox to show your ... 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 »

How to Change the Internet Explorer Homepage

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The first page you see when you open up your Internet browser is known as your homepage. Your homepage is a reflection of you. It indicates your personal interests and lets others know what is the most important thing for you to see each time you ... more »

How to Change Your Home Page to Yahoo

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Yahoo is a highly influential Web site today, with dozens of features to draw users from around the world. Whether you're at home, at the office or on the go, Yahoo has everything you need to stay connected. Its usefulness also makes Yahoo among ... more »

How to Choose a Text Only Web Browser

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Text only browsers can add a level of simplicity to your online activities. While text-only Web browsers aren't for everyone, they are perfect for Internet users who aren't interested in the images and graphics on the Internet today. If your ... more »

How to Clear History in Internet Explorer 7

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As you surf the Internet, your computer logs a history of every website that you visit. This can prove troublesome, especially if you spend your time visiting questionable sites. The best way to get rid of the evidence is to learn how to clear ... more »

How to Configure and Manage Temporary Internet Files

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Whenever you visit a website, Internet Explorer makes a copy of the web page and saves its content as a temporary file on your hard drive. These are all placed a Temporary Internet File folder. The purpose of this process is to enable your PC to ... more »

How to Connect Your Web Browser to the Internet

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Connecting your Web browser to the Internet is easy. What used to be slightly more difficult is user-friendly with each update, and with a few clicks, you will be connected to the Internet using the Web browser of your choice... more »

How to Create a FavIcon from a Photo

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A "FavIcon" is a favorite icon--one of those tiny images that sit next to a website's URL (address) in the web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox). They are 16-by-16 in size. Adding one to your blog or website is one way of making it more ... more »

How to Customize Internet Explorer

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You are a unique individual with particular tastes and preferences that make you who you are. Your Internet browsing experience can be made to reflect your personality and style in ways you may not have previously considered. Users of Internet ... more »

How to Delete Icons from Your Opera Toolbar

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Okay, you have Opera, and you have icons. But what if you don't WANT icons? Amazingly, you can get rid of them; here's how... more »

How to Delete your Browser's History on a MAC

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The differences in operating a Mac versus a PC are often quite noticeable, but deleting your browser's history on a Mac is almost identical to deleting your browser's history on a PC... more »

How to Download and Install Internet Explorer Icons

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Icons are tiny pictures that show you what certain buttons and links do on a computer. They are frequently used on Web sites and in Web browsers. Icons are convenient tools, as they take up less room than text and are just as easy to understand. ... more »

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 »

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