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Internet & Network

Most, if not all, of the time a computer is on, you're using some sort of network resource, most likely the Internet. Maybe you're streaming your favorite music, using a social networking site, or searching for the best pot roast recipe.

While you may know the ins and outs of your favorite website, fixing a problem with your network or Internet connection might not be as easy.

In addition to networking and Internet tutorials, you'll also find how-to content for popular browsers like Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari:

Delete Internet Explorer 7 ActiveX Controls
Deleting Internet Explorer 7 ActiveX Controls one by one can be a useful troubleshooting step to solve IE7 problems that may be caused by ActiveX Controls.

How To Disable Internet Explorer In Windows XP Using A Dummy Proxy Server
Using a dummy proxy server, you can disable IE's ability to access the Internet.

Disable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer 7
Protected Mode in Internet Explorer 7 is a valuable feature designed to protect from malicious exploits. Protected Mode can cause problems, however, and these steps show how to disable the feature.

Disable the Phishing Filter in Internet Explorer 7
The Phishing Filter feature in Internet Explorer 7 can be very useful but not everyone finds it valuable and it can sometimes even cause problems. Disabling it is very easy.

How Do I Remove Internet Explorer From Windows XP?
There are all kinds of reasons to want to remove Internet Explorer from your Windows XP PC. Alternative browsers are sometimes faster, provide better security and contain great features that Internet Explorer users only dream of.

How Do I Update Internet Explorer?
A short tutorial on updating Internet Explorer (IE) to the latest version available.

How To Clear the Cache in Firefox
Instructions on how to clear the browser cache in Firefox.

How To Delete Temporary Internet Files in Internet Explorer
Instructions on how to clear the cache in Internet Explorer.

Reset Internet Explorer 7 Security Settings to Default Levels
Resetting Internet Explorer 7 security settings to their default levels could help resolve some browsing problems if the security options have been configured incorrectly.

Selectively Disable Internet Explorer 7 Add-ons
Disabling Internet Explorer 7 add-ons, one by one, is a useful troubleshooting technique to solve Internet Explorer 7 problems that may be caused by add-ons.

How Do I Find My Default Gateway IP Address?
Links to tutorials for finding the default gateway in popular versions of Windows.

How Do I Change My Router or Switch Password?
It's usually very easy to change a network device's password. Learn how to change your router, switch, access point, or other network hardware password.

How To Identify Network Hardware IP Addresses on a Local Network
Instructions on finding the IP addresses of network hardware within your network.

How Do I Clear My Browser's Cache?
Browser-specific tutorials on clearing the cache, the website data stored on the hard drive.

How Do I Delete Cookies?
Browser-specific tutorials on deleting cookies, the files used to store website preference and tracking data.

How Do I Change DNS Servers?
Links to tutorials on how to change the DNS servers on common routers, as well on individual Windows computers and other devices.

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