Customize your experience with Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird by downloading and installing add-ons. These software applications are easy to install and remove, so you can experiment to find what you like.
If typical fixes such as reloading pages and restarting the browser don’t resolve strange browser error messages, inputting the troublesome text into a search engine may net solutions in the form of forum posts and other resources.
If you are an English speaker who needs to understand a Web site written in another language, there are free online tools and add-ons that will help you get the gist of what’s being said.
If you’re going to buy items on eBay or another auction Web site, understand the selling process, bidding rules, feedback procedure, typical shipping charges and other details before placing your bid. Also, be aware of practices such as “sniping.”
It’s relatively straight-forward to set up a wireless router so you can access the Internet without having your computer tethered to a cord. Make sure you have all the cables in the right places and follow simple steps to let the router do its thing.
When a Web browser says it “cannot find server,” the problem could be as simple as that particular site being down, or something more complex such as a problem with your Internet connection or a DNS problem. A ping test can narrow things down.
If you disable Javascript, perhaps out of viruses worries or because you’re using an old browser, you’ll still be able to view most Web sites, but the experience may not be as “rich.”
If you have hundreds of filenames (extension) to change, you don’t have to do that individually. It’s possible to correct a batch of file names in Windows by accessing the directory and renaming them there.
To get the best visual experience while browsing the Web, it’s best to enable JavaScript. But first be sure your computer is protected from viruses, malware and other malicious code.
The Java Runtime Environment, or JRE, allows Java programs to run on your computer. It’s user-friendly, easy to download and compatible with various platforms.
