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Why do I often get moved to a new site automatically?
Sometimes you will be moved to a new page automatically, usually because the page has moved...

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How can I hide where I have been online?
You can easily hide where you have been online using some simple web browser functions...

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How do I tell good sites from bad?
Asking yourself the 5 Ws: who, why, where, what and when will help you choose sites you can trust....

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How do I stop pop-up windows popping up?
There is plenty of free software out there to prevent pop-ups interrupting your precious surfing time...

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What are the shortcuts in Internet Explorer?
IE shortcut keys are quick and easy ways to view and explore web pages that save you time online...

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What does 404 error mean?
404 is an error message that means that the page you asked for has moved or been deleted...

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What do the words in web addresses mean?
If you understand the words in web addresses it can help you understand more about the site you are visiting...

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What is HTML?
HTML is the universal language for publishing on the web, and stands for Hypertext Markup Language...

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