When you get a computer, you get an Internet browser for free. A browser is
the software program that lets your computer talk to the Internet. It’s like
having your own private cyberchauffeur. Type the address (also known as
the URL, for Uniform Resource Locator) of the Web site you want to visit, and
boom, you’re there. For example, to get to eBay’s home page, type www.
ebay.com and press Enter. (It’s sort of a low-tech version of “Beam me up,
Scotty!” — and almost as fast.)
the software program that lets your computer talk to the Internet. It’s like
having your own private cyberchauffeur. Type the address (also known as
the URL, for Uniform Resource Locator) of the Web site you want to visit, and
boom, you’re there. For example, to get to eBay’s home page, type www.
ebay.com and press Enter. (It’s sort of a low-tech version of “Beam me up,
Scotty!” — and almost as fast.)
The two most popular browsers are Firefox (available both for MAC and the
PC) and Microsoft Internet Explorer. (They are what Coca-Cola and Pepsi are
to the cola wars.) Both programs are powerful and user-friendly. Figures 1-3
and 1-4 show you these browsers and how they show pages in the same way.
(Sit, browser! Now shake! Good browser!) The one you choose is a matter of
preference — I use them both!
PC) and Microsoft Internet Explorer. (They are what Coca-Cola and Pepsi are
to the cola wars.) Both programs are powerful and user-friendly. Figures 1-3
and 1-4 show you these browsers and how they show pages in the same way.
(Sit, browser! Now shake! Good browser!) The one you choose is a matter of
preference — I use them both!
You can get Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox for free. To find out
more information (or to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date version
of the software):
more information (or to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date version
of the software):
✦ Go to www.microsoft.com for Microsoft Internet Explorer
✦ Go to www.mozilla.com/firefox for Firefox
✦ Go to www.mozilla.com/firefox for Firefox
Have you ever wondered what all those buttons and drop-down lists at the top
of your browser do? In the following sections, I explain Explorer and Firefox
in more depth. According to my recent eBay statistics (from Sellathon), 70
percent of the hits on my listings come from people using Internet Explorer,
23 percent are from people using Firefox, and the balance come from users of
Safari, MSN, and AOL. Read on while we browse together.
of your browser do? In the following sections, I explain Explorer and Firefox
in more depth. According to my recent eBay statistics (from Sellathon), 70
percent of the hits on my listings come from people using Internet Explorer,
23 percent are from people using Firefox, and the balance come from users of
Safari, MSN, and AOL. Read on while we browse together.
Perusing the menus
At the top of almost all Microsoft-enabled programs are standard drop-down
lists that invoke various programs. Who’d ever think you’d need to use
menus, given all the colorful icons that Internet Explorer provides? Well, the
drop-down lists give you more in-depth access to the program’s capabilities.
Tables 1-1 and 1-2 give you an overview of the various tasks you can perform
from the menus.
At the top of almost all Microsoft-enabled programs are standard drop-down
lists that invoke various programs. Who’d ever think you’d need to use
menus, given all the colorful icons that Internet Explorer provides? Well, the
drop-down lists give you more in-depth access to the program’s capabilities.
Tables 1-1 and 1-2 give you an overview of the various tasks you can perform
from the menus.
Dabbling with the toolbar
Being a graphical interface, Explorer presents you with lots of colorful icons
that allow you to invoke programs or tasks with a click of the mouse. Table
1-3 gives you an introduction to these icons. You can customize which ones
you view from the Tools menu, or you can choose just to see words
Being a graphical interface, Explorer presents you with lots of colorful icons
that allow you to invoke programs or tasks with a click of the mouse. Table
1-3 gives you an introduction to these icons. You can customize which ones
you view from the Tools menu, or you can choose just to see words
Expert keyboard shortcuts
I’m all about using keystrokes instead of clicking! I also love the controls
available on my mouse. Table 1-4 and 1-5 give you a list of all the shortcuts
I could find. You’ll see that Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox share
many of the same shortcut keys. I hope they help cut down your desk time.
I’m all about using keystrokes instead of clicking! I also love the controls
available on my mouse. Table 1-4 and 1-5 give you a list of all the shortcuts
I could find. You’ll see that Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox share
many of the same shortcut keys. I hope they help cut down your desk time.
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