Web Browsing Tutorial

 
Getting the Most out of Your Web Browsing Experience

Even if today is your first day on the Internet, you probably already have a good idea of what the World Wide Web (or "the Web") is. You probably know that there are pages—like this one—with words and graphics, and you've probably heard of "links," "browsers," and "Web addresses" ("URLs").

But whether it's your first day or your fiftieth, we're betting that you have a few nagging questions: "what does this error message mean?", or "why do some things take longer than others?". And you probably wouldn't mind a few tips on how to get the most out of the Web.

The Web can seem like a wild and woolly place. But give us a few minutes of your time and you'll find that it's not so hard to tame.

• How the Web Works

  • Web Pages, Web Addresses, and Web Sites

  • Web Browsers and HTML

  • Web Servers—the Engines that Spin the Web

• Web Browsing: Tricks of the Trade

  • Decoding Web Browser Errors

  • Speeding Things Up

  • Getting to Where You're Going

  • Staying Safe on the Web

  • Jazzing Up Your Web Browser

  • A Few Odds and Ends

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