Nearly every Internet connected computer uses a web browser to navigate the Internet. It does not matter which browser is being used, in most cases a browser error redirector will be in place in the event that the browser is directed to a page that does not exist somewhere on a domain. This error allows the user to find results for similar items that match what was placed into the address bar. Many computers have a default browser address error redirector installed, most notably Dell and Gateway, which have decided Read More

An error that most iTunes users will come across at some point is the “iTunes Network Connection Timed Out.” When this error is encountered, there are typically two root causes for the issue: 1 – There is an Internet connection issue or 2 – There is a computer security application or other program blocking the connection between the iTunes application and the Apple servers. Common iTunes Network Connection Timed Out Errors The network connection timed out error and related problems are commonly reported by consumers when trying to update their Read More

There is generally no way to recover deleted emails from Outlook Express. However, there are some exceptions to this. Outlook users may normally delete each email after reading it. While doing this, the user may discover that he/she accidentally deleted an email that was important. If his/her Outlook Express account is set up to automatically delete emails when Outlook Express is closed and he/she has not closed Outlook Express, all he/she has to do is go into deleted emails and retrieve the desired email. If Outlook Express is set up Read More

Skype is one of the most popular online phone services. Although the service can be used for free to call other users on direct computer-to-computer connections, Skype is also used to call land lines and mobile phones. Consumers often need a subscription-based Skype service for a finite period of time when they travel to another country, for military deployments, or when working away from home. As a result, the desire to delete a Skype account arises. How to Delete a Skype Account Step 1 – Double click the Skype program Read More

Although there are many ways for people to showcase their photo albums, more and more people choose to create their own photo gallery websites for this purpose. There are many advantages of creating a photo gallery website. Here are several: Creating your own photo gallery website gives you total control over which photos can be used by other people People who have their own photo gallery websites can make money out of these sites. Anyone on the web can view your photo gallery website. You don’t have to be a Read More

What is Google Earth? Google Earth is a compact program that Google created and provides for free. It allows users to visit nearly any location on the planet in a virtual environment. Google Earth is similar to Google Maps but has much more functionality and can be downloaded to the user's computer. By using multiple geosynchronous satellites combined with GPS monitoring systems and the Google Search Engine, Google Earth is able to locate and show the user a recent image of any location. For example, Google Earth can be used Read More

While there is not single specific value to determine the maximum length of a URL, users should be aware that variances in standards can cause different results. HTML3 imposes a 1024-character limit to attribute values, while HTML4 has no such restriction. There is no set minimum or maximum URL length, but some applications do have length restrictions; Internet Explorer imposes a 2084-character limit. Other variances in maximum URL length can occur inside web servers themselves as they may have an internal query-string limit. When this internal query-string limit is broken, Read More

Yahoo is a company that primarily deals with search engine operations and personalized account management. Yahoo includes Yahoo Mail, Yahoo Answers, FreeCycle, and a complete directory of classifieds that rivals Craigslist. Yahoo also features local weather forecasts, stock market management, and news based on the user’s interests and preferences.   How to Create a Yahoo Account Users can create a Yahoo account by going to the official Yahoo Homepage and clicking “Sign Up” in the top right hand corner. From here, the user can create his/her personal Yahoo email address Read More

Google Chrome is a browser that Google created that allows users to manage Google products and services while browsing the Internet. Google Chrome is naturally fast, highly efficient, and provides users with a vast collection of plug-ins to choose from. By managing Google products via Google Chrome, users are able to check their email, stay logged into their YouTube and Blogger accounts, and easily trace their own history in order to visit previously accessed websites. Google Themes Google Themes is a Google Chrome feature that allows the user to change Read More

When you block someone on Facebook, you don’t delete them from your listing, but they are unable to see your profile, so it’s as effective as deleting someone. In the same feature to block someone, you can also send a message to Facebook support about why you’re blocking them–this comes in handy when someone has been offensive and has broken the Facebook terms of conditions in any way. To block someone, log on to your Facebook account. When the page loads, you’ll be viewing your news feed. If the person Read More