1. Computing & Technology

Web Browsers - Learn More About Web Browsers

Learn more about web browsers, how to install various web browsers, and see what kind of web browsers are available out there.

How to Find Your Search History

Need to see where you've been on the Web? Here's a quick shortcut for Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, and Opera browser users to use to view your search history.

The Facts About Web Browser Cookies

Cookies are small bits of data that make your Web search experience personalized and enjoyable. Learn more about cookies, what they are, and how safe they are to you as a Web user.

My Top Five Favorite Firefox Extensions

My browser of choice is Firefox, and to make Firefox even more efficient, I've plugged in a few Firefox extensions that do specific tasks. Here are the five Firefox extensions that I use every day.

Surf the Web Safely with WorkFriendly

Don't want to get caught browsing your favorite sites at work? Try WorkFriendly, a a web-based proxy service which will make any website look like a completely work appropriate application, such as Office 2003.

Create a Personalized Starting Point on the Web by Opening Multiple Bookmarks

You can easily create a personalized starting point on the Web by telling Firefox to open multiple bookmarks when you start your browser. Find out how.

The Best Firefox Add-ons for Web Search

Some of the most underrated tools out there are Firefox add-ons, especially those you can use to help you search the Web more effectively. Find out my picks for the best Firefox add-ons for Web search.

What is a Web Browser?

Surfing the web is made possible by browsers. Browsers are basically software programs that allow you to search for and view various kinds of information on the Web, such as web sites, video, audio, etc.

How to Set Your Home Page to Yahoo

Every time I log on to the Web, my browser window opens up on the same Web page. If you'd like to do this as well, keep reading - it's very simple and should take you max five minutes.

How to Set Your Home Page to Google

Every time I log on to the Web, my browser window opens up on the same Web page. If you'd like to do this as well, keep reading - it's very simple and should take you max five minutes.

Set Your Home Page To Your Favorite Website

Got a site you'd like to see whenever you fire up your Web browser? You can do this in less than five minutes - find out how from About.com.

Firefox Browser Download and Installation-Step by Step

Follow my step by step easy instructions on how to download and install the Firefox browser.

How to Set Security Options in the Firefox Browser

If you have installed the Firefox browser, setting your security options is the logical next step in customizing Firefox to your unique Web search needs.

Change Microsoft Internet Explorer's Default Search Settings

Customize your Internet Explorer browser experience by personalizing your search settings.

How to Create and Organize Bookmarks in IE

Learn how to quickly create bookmarks for your favorite websites in Internet Explorer.

Why You Should Switch To Firefox -Best Features of the Firefox Browser

Firefox is rapidly gaining ground against Microsoft's Internet Explorer as one of the more popular browsers out there. Find out why Firefox is so popular, and why you should switch if you haven't already.

Change Your Default Search Setting in Internet Explorer

Learn how to quickly and easily change your search engine settings in IE.

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