Don’t get bogged down by blogs… A web log, known as a “blog,” is much like a diary or journal entry except blogs are shared with the world rather than kept to yourself. A blog’s creator is a “blogger.” Consider me your personal blogger.
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QUESTION: Sometimes when a website is opening another smaller window opens on top of it. How do I get rid of that window? ANSWER: That top window is usually an advertiser making a special offer. Look at the title bar (at the top of the window) and simply click on the close box of the […]
QUESTION: How do I get from the website a link took me to back to the original website I was on? ANSWER: The first thing to try is the back arrow. If that doesn’t work you may have to re-access the original website by retyping the web address in the address text box at the […]
QUESTION: Why does my mouse arrow change to a hand when I’m on the Internet? ANSWER: When you move the mouse arrow onto a link the mouse becomes a hand. It is a website’s way of saying “Hey, notice me! Click here!”
QUESTION: I have trouble reading some of the text when I’m on the Internet. Can I increase the size of text on the web? ANSWER: Each website is designed slightly differently and some fail to take into consideration ease of viewing—especially for those that wear bifocals or have cataracts. Here’s how you can increase the […]
QUESTION: What does http:// stand for? ANSWER: Hypertext transfer protocol. UGH! It used to be that you had to type http:// before the wwws in a website address. It used to be such a pain to type—thank goodness that is no longer true. Don’t be surprised, however, if http:// is in the website address box […]
