computer tips (Internet browsing)
1.If you want to know which actions you can perform on a favorite link, right-click the link on the Favorites menu.
2.To print a document, you can drag an Internet shortcut to a printer icon on your desktop.
3.You can keep your most frequently visited Web pages only a single click away by dragging a shortcut to the page onto the Links bar.
4.To scroll toward the end of a document, press the DOWN ARROW.
5.To scroll toward the end of a document in large increments, press PAGE DOWN.
Internet browser tips for all
1. You can tell if the Web site you're on is secure; a lock icon appears on the status bar. For more information, double-click the icon.
2. You can add and remove buttons on the toolbar by right-clicking the toolbar and then clicking Customize.
3. You can save a Web page for offline reading by clicking the File menu and then clicking Save As.
4. Instead of clicking the Back button, you can press the BACKSPACE key to move back a page.
5. You can switch between a regular-sized Internet Explorer window and full-screen mode by pressing F11.
Computer tips already you know
1. To move to the end of a document, press END.
2. To see a list of all Internet addresses you have typed during this session, click the small down arrow at the right end of the Address bar.
3. You can set a different level of security for each Web site. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options, and then click the Security tab.
4. To search for a word or phrase on a Web page, press CTRL+F to open the Find dialog box.
5. You can close the current window by pressing CTRL+W.
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
A proposed open standard for establishing a secure communications channel to prevent the interception of critical information, such as credit card numbers. Primarily, it enables secure electronic financial transactions on the World Wide Web, although it is designed to work on other Internet services as well.
Local area network (LAN)
A communications network connecting a group of computers, printers, and other devices located within a relatively limited area (for example, a building). A LAN enables any connected device to interact with any other on the network.
Recycle Bin
The place in which Windows stores deleted files. You can retrieve files you deleted in error, or you can empty the Recycle Bin to create more disk space.