Web Searching


	How to Delete Cookies Contributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/adv... 5 Click the title to vote When you visit a web site, cookies store site settings and information on your computer. This can be anything from your user ids, passwords or e-mail addresses to items you’ve added to a virtual shopping cart like on Ebay or Amazon. Cookies can be helpful and don’t pose any real threat in most cases. But if you’re sharing a computer and/or don’t want this type of information stored, you can easily delete them.
	How to Browse and Delete Your Web History Contributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... 5 Click the title to vote The browsing history is a list of the sites you’ve visited recently and can be used as an easy way to navigate back to that cooking web site you enjoy visiting so much. For safety purposes, knowing how to clear your browser history is an important step in maintaining your privacy and security, especially on shared computers.
	5 Ways to Avoid Phishing Scams Contributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... 5 Click the title to vote Phishing scams are an attempt to steal your personal and financial information. These scams typically involve email, fake web sites or pop-up messages that are used to trick you into handing over personal information such as bank account or credit card information, Social Security numbers, passwords, etc. Knowing how to recognize and avoid phishing can help you protect your information on the web.
	How to Use Windows and Tabs Contributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/int... 5 Click the title to vote When you’re searching the web, there are a couple of ways to open web sites. Using windows and tabs make it easy to view multiple web sites while you’re online.
	Printing a Web Page Contributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/22/beg... 5 Click the title to vote Learn how to print from the web.
	How to Search the Web Using Google Contributed by: The Beehive Link: http://thebeehive.org/digitalbasics/2010/12/23/beg... 5 Click the title to vote How to use the search engine Google.
	MedlinePlus Guide to Healthy Web Surfing Contributed by: National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Link: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthywebsurfi... 5 Click the title to vote Guide to healthy web surfing.
	Google Search Basics Contributed by: Google Link: http://www.google.com/support/websearch/bin/answer... 4 Click the title to vote Online search tips using google.
	Google.com Advanced Search Contributed by: New York State Library State of New York Link: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nybbexpress/curri... 1 Click the title to vote A one-page reference guide on how to use the Advanced Search function of Google.
	Introduction to the Internet Contributed by: Fast Forward New Mexico Link: http://fastforwardnm.org/sites/default/files/Level... 1 Click the title to vote Tutorial on how to search on the Internet, find and fill out electronic forms, and compose an email and upload and download an attachment.
	Advanced Web Searching Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GVfKWDhsto&feature... 0 Click the title to vote Learn about some more advanced search techniques to help you search more efficiently on the Web.
	Searching the Web Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkKC1BnuQsE&feature... 0 Click the title to vote Learn the basics of Web searching and how to find information online.
	Web 101 Contributed by: Vermont Council on Rural Development Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIfMAOgMwiM&feature... 0 Click the title to vote What's the Web? Learn some basics about how Web works and how you can connect to it.
	Tips for Getting Cached Material Removed from Search Engines Contributed by: ConnectSafely Link: http://www.connectsafely.org/Safety-Tips/tips-for-... 0 Click the title to vote Content deleted on the internet can still exist as "cached" or archived content in the Google Search index, this tip sheet explains how to expidite the removal process.
	Evaluating Online Sources Contributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/2010/09/26/module-... 0 Click the title to vote An introduction to evaluating online sources.
	Introduction to Online Search Techniques Contributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/2010/09/26/module-... 0 Click the title to vote An introduction to online search techniques.
	How to Use a Browser Training (in Spanish) Contributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/2010/10/27/spanish... 0 Click the title to vote How to use a browser (in Spanish).
	How to Use a Browser Training Contributed by: Connect Your Community Link: http://www.connectcommunity.org/2010/09/24/module-... 0 Click the title to vote How to use a browser.