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How to Shop Online Securely
One of the steps a person can take to protect themselves from identity theft, is to enable the phishing filter, by clicking "Tools" and "Enable Phishing Filter." Protect sensitive information when...
How to Upgrade Internet Explorer: Part 1
There are two versions of Internet Explorer, version 7 and version 8, that anyone can download for free. Upgrade a computer's Internet browser to a new version of Internet Explorer easily with...
How to Upgrade Internet Explorer: Part 2
Sometimes Internet Explorer 8 is not compatible with version 7 and they should be updated to ensure all the programs work correctly. Upgrade a computer's Internet Explorer browser to a new version...
Uninstall Internet Explorer 8
Removing programs and Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer 8 from a computer's list of applications is done in the computer's control panel. Remove the program called Internet Explorer 8...
How to Install Quicktime in Firefox
Apple is the company that makes Quicktime, so www.apple.com is the correct Web site to go to to download this free software. Download Quicktime to a Firefox browser easily with tips from an...
How to Manage File Type Associations in Firefox
The user can tell Firefox what to do with different types of files after they are downloaded. Manage different file types easily in Firefox with tips from an Internet guru in this free video on...
How to Manage Passwords With Safari
Safari can store the user name and passwords of Web sites that the user goes to and logs into. Manage passwords and login information in a Safari Internet browser with tips from an Internet guru...
How to View PDF Files With Safari
To view PDF files on Safari or any other web browser the user must have an Adobe reader installed. Make sure to be able to view PDF files when browsing the Internet using Safari with tips from an...
How to Uninstall Opera
Removing programs and Internet browsers such as Opera from a computer's list of applications is done in the computer's control panel. Remove the program called Opera from a computer's list of...
How to Print an Entire Page in Internet Explorer
Internet browsers on every computer have a print feature that allows the user to hit a key on the keyboard and print exactly what is shown on the screen. Print an Internet Explorer page easily...
How to Download & Install Internet Explorer Themes
Internet Explorer has the ability to have different color schemes and setup styles. Download and install new Windows and third party Internet Explorer color styles with tips from an Internet guru...
How to Install Yahoo Toolbar
Yahoo has a free downloadable toolbar with personalized features that allow the user to more easily access popular searched items and buttons. Install the Yahoo toolbar easily with only a few...
How to Uninstall Internet Explorer Add-Ons
Uninstall Internet Explorer add-ons by clicking "Tools," "Manage Add-Ons" and "Disable." Disable a few or all of the Internet Explorers add-ons with tips from an Internet guru in this free video...
How to Check Your Gmail Account With the Google Toolbar
The Google toolbar offers a quick way to simply click on a Gmail button and check the attached email account. Check a Gmail account easily and quickly with tips from an Internet guru in this free...
How to Set Internet Explorer as Default Browser
There are many different web browsers including Internet Explorer and one should be set to be the default browser that is opened when the computer must search for something automatically online....
How to Clean Out Internet Files
Cleaning out Internet files includes browser history, passwords and other saved information as well as cache and cookies which are web page files stored on the computer's hard drive. Clean out a...
How to View & Delete Browsing History on Internet Explorer
View Internet Explorer's browser history stored on a computer's hard drive by clicking on the "Favorites" button and selecting history. Clean out a computer's Internet history easily and quickly...
How to View & Delete Browsing History on Safari
View Safari's browser history stored on a computer's hard drive by clicking on the "History" tab. Clean out a computer's Internet history easily and quickly with tips from an Internet guru in this...
How to Stop Internet Explorer Script Error Messages
Stop Internet Explorer script error messages by changing the options of the browser to ignore any code mistakes in web pages the user visits. Stop web page code errors from slowing down Internet...
How to Stop Internet Explorer From Automatically Downloading Files
A download manager allows a computer to pause and resume almost any download so that the download progress is not lost if a connection is lost during the download. Save time and frustration of...
How to Type a URL Into a Browser
Typing in a web address frequently requires a prefix of "www." and a suffix of ".com" or others such as ".org" and ".gov" to designate the type of site. Correctly type a web address into an...
How to Organize Web Bookmarks
An Internet bookmark is when the user stores the address of useful and frequently used Web sites inside the computer so that they can be visited quickly by clicking on the bookmark rather than...
How to Delete a Web Bookmark
An Internet bookmark is when the user stores the address of useful and frequently used Web sites inside the computer so that they can be visited quickly. Clean up a list of bookmarks on a computer...
How to Import & Export Bookmarks From Firefox
Bookmarks are exported from a Firefox browser in HTML format and imported into another browser by installing the HTML into the browser system. Export and import bookmarks easily and quickly with...
How to Import Bookmarks Into Firefox
Importing bookmarks into a Firefox Internet browser can be done using an HTML file or directly from an Internet Explorer browser. Import bookmarks easily and quickly with tips from an Internet...
How to Import Bookmarks to Safari From Other Browsers
Importing bookmarks into a Safari Internet browser can be done using an HTML file or directly from an Internet Explorer or Firefox browser. Import bookmarks easily and quickly with tips from an...
How to Import Favorites Into Internet Explorer
Importing favorites into an Internet Explorer browser can be done using an HTML file or directly from another browser. Import favorites easily and quickly with tips from an Internet guru in this...
How to Allow ActiveX Controls to Run
Allowing ActiveX controls to run can be done by clicking on the "Tools" menu, selecting "Internet Options," going to the "Security" tab and changing the custom level for allowing plug-ins and...
How to Delete Cookies on your Opera Web Browser
You can delete history, but why not delete cookies too?
How to Change Search Providers in Opera
When using Opera, you may notice the search engine bar on the right. Its default search engine is Google, but you can use it to search Yahoo!, Amazon or even just search in the page you're on.
Using Security Features in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to use browser security features in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Using Shortcuts to Bookmarks in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to use shortcuts and bookmarks in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Backing Up Bookmarks in Firefox
Learn how to back up bookmarks in firefox in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Finding Add-ons & Extensions for Firefox
Learn how to find addons and extensions for firefox in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Removing the Close Tab Button in FireFox
Learn how to remove the close tab button in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Loading Multiple Home Pages in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to load multiple home pages in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Using Toolbars & Shortcuts in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to use toolbars and shortcuts in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Removing the Close Tab Warning in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to remove the close tab warning in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Using URL Shortcuts in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to use URL shortcuts in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Using the Firefox Configuration Page
Learn how to use the firefox configuration page in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Working with Tabs in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to work with tabs in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Using the Auto Complete Feature in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to use auto complete in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Using the Full Screen Feature In Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to use the full screen feature in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Removing Images From a Website Using Internet Explorer & Firefox: Part 2
Learn how to remove images from a website in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Deleting Browsing History in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to delete browsing history in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Using the Zoom Feature in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to use the zoom feature in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Permanently Restoring a Minimized Screen in Internet Explorer & Firefox
Learn how to permanently restore a minimized screen in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Removing Images From a Website Using Internet Explorer & Firefox: Part 1
Learn how to remove images from websites in this free video on internet explorer and firefox web browsers and operating systems.
Turning Auto Complete on or off on Internet Explorer 7
Learn how to enable or disable auto complete in this free educational video clip.
Setting & Disabling Internet Explorer's Content Advisor
Learn how to enable or disable content advisors in your web browser in this free educational video clip.