Chapter Five. Surfing the Web: Getting Online Quickly & Safely

Surfing the Web: Getting Online Quickly & Safely
Surfing the Web: Getting Online Quickly & Safely

When most people are asked why they bought a computer, one of their top answers is always “to surf the Web.” Well, surfing just got better in Vista. With the introduction of Internet Explorer 7 (IE7), you’re going to find that the Web experience is a lot more enjoyable. Some of the things we’ll look at in this chapter are: getting your computer on the Web, and all of the new features in IE7 to try out once you’re there. You’ll see how to use the brand new Tabs feature (the coolest feature, ...

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