Ad networks like DoubleClick, Quantcast and others track the websites you visit and target ads specifically to you. To opt out of these tracking networks, go to the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) website. It will check your system for tracking cookies from the participating ad networks and allow you to opt out of receiving them.
If you need to look up the definition of a word quickly, here are two ways to do it (on a Mac):
Amazon has a new feature where you can add any product on the web to your Amazon wish list. Once you have a wish list setup on Amazon, all you need to do is install a plugin in your browser or add a special type of bookmark to your bookmarks bar. Here’s how!. It’s easy, and a great way to remember what you want to purchase in the future.
All modern browsers have the ability to open several websites in the same window with tabs. Using tabs instead of opening multiple windows keeps your screen less cluttered and makes it easier to switch back and forth between websites. Instead of using your mouse to open a new tab, you can just hit CMD and T (CMD is the button with the Apple on it) or CTRL and T on a PC. If you want to switch between tabs without using your mouse, hit CTRL-TAB (the tab key). To close a tab, hit CMD-W on a Mac or CTRL-W on a PC.
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