The temporary internet file is also filled with "Cookies." A cookie is a small piece of instruction, or program that enters your computer when visiting sites that allow others to track your surfing habits and activity, such as your interests and how often and how long you visit certain sites. Some cookies allow you to reach a site quicker, but they are not really necessary.

Over time, the Temporary Internet File can grow very large and take up so much space that it may slow down your computer. If your computer has become slow, there are several things that may cause this. The following is just one thing that may help computers that have Windows XP Operating Systems with the Windows Internet Explorer browser. The procedure may also work on other systems.

Logout of any email programs
Close all browser windows
Click on "Tools" on the tool bar
Select "Internet Options."
Click the "General Tab" in the dialogue box
Under "Browsing History," click "Delete."

(You will have a choice to delete certain items or delete everything from the temporary internet file. The main items that should be deleted are internet web pages and cookies, but if it is also important to delete your tracks on the things you have searched for, delete "history.")

Select the items you wish to delete by checking the appropriate boxes or click on "Delete all."

(Before you delete all, you may want to record the URL's that you want to reenter in your browser because once you do this, your browser will be empty.)

Click "OK."

This process may help computers that have been used a lot, surfing the Web, over several years and have never had this kind of maintenance done on them.

Now, you may be interested in seeing what your computer has seen over time and what anyone else may see if they were to check your computer. To check this out, follow this procedure: When you are in the Dialogue Box, instead of clicking "Delete" under your "Browsing History," click on "Settings."

Another dialogue box will appear. Click on "View Files," and all visited web pages will be displayed.

Double click on any item and you will get a message similar to this: "Running a system command on this item may be unsafe, do you want to continue?" It's advisable that you click "No."

Click any item you wish to view and then select "Copy File" in the "Folder Tasks" box, which is generally to the left side of the page.

Copy the item to some place on your computer, such as "My Documents."

Then go to "My Documents, or wherever you have copied the item and open it. Caution: If other people have had access to your computer to surf the Web, you may be surprised at what you may see.

A

Allmusic

A veritable information of artists, biographies, songs, discographies and album credits.

B

Britannica Internet Guide

A comprehensive guide to websites, with reviews for a broad range of subjects.

C

CNET

A true heaven for the computer whiz, this site has the dish on everything tech-related.

D

Doughnet

This site is aimed especially at teenagers, to steer them into the world of finance and business know-how -- which will be very, very helpful in the future.

E

Epicurious

Food appreciation will even be more satiated as this delicious site offers thousands of recipes, cookbook reviews, and the latest foodie trends.

F

Fortean Times

Interested in all things strange and paranormal? Enter the delirium.

Family Play

Interacting with kids just got a lot better with this site's numerous tips on how to get children have a little more fun, and you too.

G

Good Home 

This stylish site will get you all excited on decorating your home, as long as you've got the budget and the taste.

Gardenweb

Green thumbs, high five! A vast community of fellow gardening enthusiasts awaits you.

Google Earth

It hasn't been said enough, but this marvel is surely one of the closest (and best) ways to ever go to the farthest places in just a single click.

H

Hoovers 

Job seekers and the curious alike can simply type the name of a company, and then find about its history, location, competitors and even its annual report!

I

IntelliHealth

This site has the latest medical news, drug and nutrition databases, and special areas on health conditions.

J

Joke Index

Updated regularly, this site can cheer up many a sense of humor.

K

Kiplinger

Taxes? Never fear. This site is very accessible for beginners who would like to know how to file their annual income tax returns, and how to legally reduce them.

L

Lonely Planet 

Easily one of the best travel sites around, their accounts give remarkable and honest insights for every destination.

Last.fm

Scrobble along as this music-slash-community site is a great dig for all music lovers. Play your own online radio with your favorite artists and songs as the playlist.

M

Museum of Modern Arts Store

Put an artistic touch into your living space, as the MOMA Store offers a wide selection of goods, from beautiful centerpieces to Eames furniture.

N

NextMonet

Start on your new collection -- bid on paintings, photographs and sculpture in this well-organized art auction site.

O

The Onion

Get your latest funny fix as this online news-magazine doesn't pull punches in mocking the headlines.

P

Productopia

Shoppers can take a background check before purchasing a product. Choose from price, style and quality, and get the best value for your money.

ParenthoodWeb

Moms can benefit from this site, with a lot of information includes tips of pregnancy and child-rearing.

Q

Quizilla

A treasure trove for every personality test conceivable.

R

Rotten Tomatoes

Planning a movie date? This site compiles all critics' reviews and files into a single rating for every film. Even visitors can participate!

S

Slate

Get your news here. Today's latest headlines are summed up in this online magazine, with interesting columns and features weekly.

T

Travelocity

Compare travel fares and get the best deal! A must-do for any eventual tourist.

U

Uproar

Play the latest games that can keep you up for hours.

V

Vox

Not just an online journal, it's a community. Look for similar people and once the team gets cozy enough, there's a section for the next big meetup.

W

Wet Feet

Looking for a job gets more accessible, with the site offering valuable, realistic information about companies, HR facts and employability data.

Weberman

Conspiracy theorists converge, as this site's got a huge mass of stories that will leave you thinking thrice.

X

eXploratorium

The web version for San Francisco's science museum. A fantastic site for kids and adults alike!

Y

Yahoo! Mail

If there's one email provider, this is it. Offering unlimited data storage and a newer interface, you now can choose on cooler domains such as rocketmail.com and ymail.com.

Z

Zagat

The free version of this magazine is a godsend for foodies. Search the best restaurants, read reviews, and find the one that fits your palate and pocket.

If you know of other fascinating websites not mentioned, please let me know and do add it up!

Yep. Ads by Google, and Mpire and others. Don't get me wrong, I understand them completely and have nothing but respect for what they are. I just hate having to sift through the ads to get to the content of the website. To me there is nothing worse than the flashing header of the “Press here for a free Ipod”. Then down the right side of the site there is the various “Ads by Google” stuff. Usually as you are reading through the content of the site there is a break in the middle of more “Ads by Google”. And of course at the very bottom even more “Ads by Google”.

I understand marketing somewhat. I understand that if the ads were only at the bottom most people will not see them, or flat out ignore them. Putting them at the top or on the side makes sense. I just don't have to like them. I also don't have to like the number of them on one site. I know you are trying to make a few cents from Google for the advertisements, but some sites just have overkill.

If you want a “thumbs up” from me for your site you put on Stumble or want me to bookmark so I can return over and over, then don't have so many darned ads. The site is supposed about you and your content, not Google Ads. Making money from the ads is a nice addition to your sites. Please continue to use the ads. I won't complain if you have one set of ads. Just don't insult my intelligence (what little there is for me) with too many ads. They make your site look cheap and that you are only trying to make money rather than put out an interesting site with good information or just fun.

Thanks

*steps off soapbox*

1. 99 Resources for Web 2.0 Design

   Links to websites that are excellent tools for website design, 2.0 style. From favicon generators to grandient images to logo design, you'll probably find something to give your own website more appeal.
   

2. 100 (Legal) Sources for Free Stock Images

   Finding just that right picture to use on your site can be frustrating, especially if you're looking for royalty-free public images. This list provides one hundred links to free graphic sources. Some of the websites say you have to give the original artist credit to use their content, but that's right and proper to do anyways.
   

3. 5000+ Resources to Do Just About Anything Online

   This is huge list of lists of many (and I mean many!) online resources. Podcasting, photo & video tools, and web-browsing tools are just a few of the subjects you'll find here. A very impressive list!
   

4. All Cycling Links

   One hundred and seventy-five links to websites for bicycling enthusiasts. Included is an excellent biking club section, so if you're searching to find a cycling group, look here. This list also has links to bicycle manufacturers, magazines, and races all around the world.
   

5. Big List of Peeps Links

   Here's an unusual list included just for fun, but if you're a Peeps fan - those small yellow marshmallow ducks especially popular around Easter - you will find much information on this website. There are even links to articles on the semi-indestructible nature of Peeps. Now that's science!
   

6. Best 101 Free Computer Software For Your Daily Use

   Just like the title says, here are 101 links to some of the most popular free software on the Internet. File compression, system optimization, and torrent managers are only a few of the applications you'll find a link to at this site. Funny thing is, there are actually 102 links in this list, not 101. Bonus!
   

7. Big List of Physics Humor Links

   Who said scientists don't have a sense of humor? There are eight pages of links here to physics jokes! Who knew there was so much comedy about the laws of physics? This is a bit of an old list, so there are some dead links, but the active weblinks lead to some very interesting websites.
   

8. Computer Hardware Links

   Another huge list of links going to sites about computers. You will salivate in glee when you see this list if you're a computer geek,. Okay, maybe you won't salivate, but you will find some very informative websites through this list.
   

9. Daily Funny Links

   This updated daily list is all about the funny. If you're at work, take a comedy break thanks to the fine folks over at Funny Earth who keep this list active and hilarious. Your productivity may go down but you'll have a few laughs browsing this list, so don't let your boss or co-workers hear you.
   

10. Eccentric America

    Many, many links to some very, very strange websites. Odd places around the world, ghost hunters, ufo's and more... there are too many strange topics here to list. If you need your daily dose of weird, you'll find it at Eccentric America.
    

11. Ellie's Treasures Great Beginnings Start Portal

    This is a list of tutorials about graphic manipulation programs, especially Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro. You will also find links to sites about scrapbooking and website design. By the way, this website is very pink and frilly.
    

12. Exciting Links for Boring Days

    A very empty page save for a list of links and a submission box if you wish to suggest a weblink. This topic here is mostly comedy, but there are links to interesting articles too. If you're having a boring day, the hundreds of links here will keep you amused.
    

13. Filehoo

    Another comprehensive list of links to software applications. There's even a "Don't Miss" section highlighting the particularly good Internet sites to visit for your computer needs.
    

14. For Webdesigners

    If you need to increase your knowledge about website creation and design you'll find this list very helpful. There are links to forums, free photos, and "inspiration" websites, too. All-in-all there are 537 links to explore.
    

15. Frank Knight's Space Links Page

    If you're into astronomy or anything space-related you'll enjoy visiting this incredibly long list of links to websites about U.S. space missions, NASA, and the Hubble space telescope, to just name a few.
    

16. Friday Fun

    Another funny video and pictures website. The video section is particularly enjoyable, as there are over 400 links. Most of the videos are funny television advertisements, oddly enough.
    

17. Fun Astronomy Links

    More astronomy links! Well, outer space is pretty big after all, so it deserves to have a lot of webpages. Many of the links go to superb pictures of moons, planets, and even other galaxies. Far out, literally.
    

18. Fun Game Links

    Lots of free games are here, some even multiplayer. You will need Flash and Shockwave to play these games. Have fun but again, if you're at work, turn down the volume.
    

19. Fun Links

    From the "Society of the Happily Unusual", this is a list of... the unusual! Unusual facts about U.S. presidents, unusual album covers, unusual trivia... there's not much of the usual in this list.
    

20. Fun Stuff To Do on the Web

    From Linda's Computer Stop, here is a list of links to a variety of entertaining websites. A lot of the links have to do with computers but there are links to games, forums, and general reference sources too.
    

21. Funny Links by Witwords

    A short but very amusing list to entertaining and downright funny websites. One of the links is, "World's Funniest Budgie". Okay...
    

22. Funny Links

    Here is a list of humor directories and websites. Remember to check the links on the left, they lead to more lists of funny videos, cartoons, and random jokes.
    

23. Funny Sites at About

    A short but excellent article at About.com listing some very funny websites. There's even a link to a site about haiku poetry dedicated to Mr. T! I pity the fool who can't appreciate that! Heh.
    

24. Humor Links

    A list of links about humor in the advertising business. There are also links to great archives of classic television advertisements, old print ads, and sports-related ads.
    

25. In4mador

    A list of weblinks to fun and interesting sites. A good place to check out for popular videos and games, since all of the links are submitted by In4mador's users and they are finding some pretty funny and entertaining stuff on the Internet.
    

26. Internet Resources

    If you're a writer you will find this list very helpful. Online dictionaries, articles about proper grammar, and general "word stuff" can be found here. Yes, there is a section called "word stuff".
    

27. Language Links

    From the quarterly online magazine Verbatim, this list has weblinks for English language studies, name studies, and even a "For Kids" section. A great resource if you need to know everything about a word. There's also a "Word a Day" section!
    

28. Linkfest Haven Deluxe

    Most of the links here deal with politics and current events. There are excellent weblinks to very interesting articles about the current U.S. politicians running for the presidential office. Beside each link is a short description of the topic to which it leads, very useful.
    

29. HavenWorks

    You want a wall of links? Well, here you go. This is a very simply-laid out website with many links to all sorts of subjects. Online books, genealogy, and sports are a few of the categories and there's a whole bunch more. The webmaster of this site has also included some search engines if you can't find what you're looking for.
    

30. Weird and Wacky Links Page

    A short personal link list, but interesting nonetheless. One of the links lead to a very interesting illustrated guide on how to destroy your computer. Destroying a computer? Blasphemy!
    

31. Michael Panda Links

    I don't know who Michael Panda is, but he sure has an interesting list about Japan & Japanese culture. He has quite a few favorite blogs too, so give some of those a visit. There's also a couple of lists about technology & computers.
    

32. Mike's Picks

    Mike must be one busy activist because his list is all about "stickin' it to The Man". Activism can be defined as a lot of people loudly complaining in public while carrying signs bearing bad slogans in even worse handwriting. Ha! Ha! Ha! Sorry, activists. All jokes aside, if you want to see what's going on in the alternative media, give this website a visit.
    

33. Monty Python Video Wall

    You like Monty Python? Who doesn't? Although people who continually spew out Monty Python quotes can be quite annoying. If you want to re-watch some of the more classic clips from the Monty Python TV show, here you go.
    

34. Niall's Great Big List O' Links

    Seeing how big this list is draws one to the conclusion that Niall likes a lot of things. Although TV seems to be hated on this site, as it is referred to as "mutant enemy television." With a whole bunch of links below that declaration to websites about TV shows, of course. The Internet never ceases to amaze or confuse...
    

35. Open Source Windows

    "A simple list of the best free and open-source software for Windows". This is a very handy site because the links go directly to the download page of each popular application. This is a two-page list, so click on the "more software" link towards the bottom.
    

36. Open Source God

    Over 480 links to open source applications. Project management, desktop environments, and PDF tools are just three of the categories in this huge and very impressive list. At the bottom of the article is a yet another list of links to even more lists of links.. of lists... links... er, sorry.
    

37. Other Interesting Links

    From hi-beam.net comes a big hyperlink list about alternative film and media. If you're an "indie" film-maker, you'll appreciate this website quite a lot. There's also a list of webpages where film equipment is sold, too.
    

38. PistolWimp

    Interesting name for a website, but it doesn't wimp out on the videos. They say they have over 8000 videos; click on the "All Files" link that's a bit hidden on the right side of the webpage and you'll get to them all. Happy viewing!
    

39. Pointless Sites

    This website refers to itself as "the definitive place for perfectly pointless websites", and they make a very good claim for that title. You will get to more lists through the directory on the left, all filled with perfectly pointless links, of course.
    

40. Steve Goodman

    Mr. Goodman has some wacky links at his site. Going through his list of favorite websites is an enjoyable experience since they go to all sorts of unusual websites. Pulp fiction, The Church of the SubGenius, Fear & Loathing.... this list has some very odd categories.
    

41. Submit URL

    A huge list of links, mostly to directories and blogs. There must be over a thousand links here! Give it a look-through, maybe you'll find an interesting person's life to read about on their blog.
    

42. The Scrutinizer

    This isn't a list of websites, but a list of online tools. For example, if you're looking for a particular font and know the name of it, there is a font search engine bar here. There are also IP and URL tools as well. Short list, but included because it has some handy online apps.
    

43. The Web List

    Need to know what's buzzing in the popular social networking sites? This list is made up of newsfeeds from digg, metafilter, and stumbleupon, just to name a very few. This is an excellent website for keeping updated on what's new on the Internet every day. This website even includes links to popular YouTube videos.
    

44. Top 100 Downloads of Free Software & Freeware for Windows

    The name of this website is misleading because there are actually over 500 links to useful free software here. But the webmasters explain that they don't want to change the site's URL whenever the list grows. Good reason! Software is very easily downloaded through this website, too.
    

45. The Great Software List

    More free software! With all the excellent shareware and freeware available these days, it is amazing people still pay for software. There are some Linux links here, as well as applications for Windows.
    

46. Veerle's Blog

    If you need to learn anything about CSS scripting, this is the place for you. Easily over a hundred links to CSS tutorials, tools, and bug fixes. A very thorough directory of CSS knowledge!
    

47. Website Tips

    Here is a great list for you web content writers. Speaking as a web content writer, this author has read many of the articles found through this site, and all of them were very informative. It can often be hard to find good tips on effective web content writing, so this list is very helpful for writers who publish their work on the Internet.
    

48. Web Weirdness

    Yes, there is much web weirdness here. You will have to click through the number directory on the left to get to the lists, and there's eighty-seven of them! If you can't find something weird through this website's lists, there must be something weird with you.
    

49. Interesting Weird Pages

    Speaking of weird, here's a list of websites about weird science. If you're working on a perpetual motion machine, cold fusion, or anti-gravity technology, this is the place for you. You are inventing cold fusion, right?
    

50. Wimp

    Maybe wimp in name, but certainly not in nature. This website is a massive list of online videos to watch. There are funny pictures, audio and Flash games too, but you'll have to scroll quite a bit to the bottom of the page to get to them.

If you find a link in one of the lists above you'd like to share, feel free to post it in the comments section of this article for others to enjoy. Have fun exploring this "list of lists" and discovering new and interesting websites!

But they forgot to tell us some things! They omitted telling us that an irritating tracking system had been developed parallel to the Internet. The same tracking system that allows malevolent and “bad” coders-hackers to take advantage of specific problems of hardware and software and take over your computer, access vital information and files of your system (access ALSO means DELETION), or simply flood you with spam forever. All this allows otherwise totally legal organizations and companies such as RIAA and similar “patent like” interest protectors, accessing and monitoring files on the internet. So…what they tell us…and are trying to make us believe is the following simple equation:

Illegal content = Bad
Privacy Violation= Umm ... ok!

The worst thing is that the general idea is to be subjected to us in the way of a voluntary privacy violation, so that there's actually no violation. How many times have you ever read the Terms and Conditions of an on-line application setup?

Here you will find some of the best ways to Anonymous browsing, made easy, in order to keep these peeping Toms off your private information and files.

1. Youhide
   A very simple site and one of the most simple ways to surf anonymously on the web. Makes a use of a proxy server and keeps your anonymity fully intact. Also has some extra features to use while surfing anonymously, such as the Removal of Cookies, Ads and scripts.
2. Proxify
   Proxify is a web-based anonymous proxy service that allows you to web-surf securely and anonymously. Just enter a URL (address) in the form and you'll be ready to. Special features for subscribers.
3. Proxy 4 Free
   A pretty cool sum of proxy servers lists that are for use in any way and keep your surfing on the internet totally anonymous.
4. Proxy
   A very cool site allowing you not only to surf the web and by the same time keeping your anonymity, but also with various useful articles and information about your Right to Anonymity, ways Proxy Servers work etc.
5. Torpark
   A browser based on Mozilla's Firefox, implementing a nice simple system that allows you to invisibly connect to a proxy server, then browse to the web page you want. No hustle at all and almost the best way! Made by a group called Hacktivismo and totally free!

But on the other hand - is it really that dangerous? Well one can obtain some really really useful information just while getting to know some websites that one would never get interested in. For example.. would you ever get interested in building a birdhouse using staples only? I think I wouldn't... yet I somehow find a site about it and get to know some tricks with those damn staples, whether i want to or not. Later in future this knowledge may become useful.

Many many people still claim that surfing without any closer aim is useless and a waste of time. I don't think so. If I did, would I be writting this now anyway? I guess not. There's a high posibility that there are many people wanting to share their views and tricks that make one's life easier and all you need to do is click a seemingly uninteresting link to get to know that many objects on your desk may be used in creating a nuclear weapon or a spy device.

Being bored at work or while trying to learn seems to be a perfect option to turn your mind off for a few minutes (hours?) and relax a bit. You can do that while sleeping, but you can surf the net and not only relax but also find out that human mind is oh-how-complex and from then on have in mind how complex human beings are.

Isn't that fantastic that nowadays we can find out that much information just by sitting and almost without noticing it clicking the links our friends send us? That raises, without a doubt, the average level of knowledge of a statistic person.

What's wrong then in being bored and stumbling without any aim? I say "be bored"! Be bored and be proud of it! For many of your sceptical friends may not know that the bird sitting by the window is this and that and that it tastes great with this and that, which actually is a national dish of this and that country.

1. Blurred Vision:

   This is the most common sickness you get by looking at your computer screen for a long time. It is caused by small rays of light that shines through your screen. It starts showing it's effect when you're done surfing or browsing. For e.g. Inability to see from a far distance, and you will be unable to read well because you can't see the writings.
   
   Solution: Divide the hours you stay on your computer. If you must stay, contrast your screen and position it to less bright in order to avoid direct rays.

2. Numbness of the Hands:

   This comes as a result of over typing, it occurs mostly on the hands of freelance writers who maintain a static typing position for a long time.
   
   Solution: Wash your hands when a numb occurs, if possible change your style of feeding information to your PC and purchase a writing device. A writing device allows you to write information to your computer by the help of a digital pen.

3. Leg Cramps:

   This occurs when you maintain a static position while surfing. It is caused by poor circulation of blood which remains in a steady position for a long time.
   
   Solution: When you experience this, always try to move your legs. If possible stand up and stretch.

4. Stomach Pains:

   Sometimes, you have some sharp pains in your stomach. It is caused by your inability to notice that you're hungry and that you need food. Solution: Get some food and drink some water.

5. So Much Oil on the Face:

   You have so much oil on your face because you stayed a longtime on your PC. It is simply caused by over seriousness
   
   Solution: Wash your face often and apply some powder on it.

6. Headache:

   This is caused by tiredness, it occurs at your 10th hour of surfing online. In order to prevent it, take this precaution (A) Cut your surfing hours into half, if the headache occurs, leave the computer. (B) Take a rest, or if possible have some rest, if after this it doesn't go off, it means that you must have contacted a strong headache. Take some pain relieving drug to calm it.

7. Back Pains:

   This occurs when you maintain a static position while on the computer. It makes you feel as if something is stocked on your back.
   
   Solution: Stand up and stretch your body. If possible gets some exercise.

8. Joint Pains:

   This is caused by bones which are unable to interact with its fellow bone because you're maintaining a static position.
   
   Solution: Go walking for a while, let's say for about 15 minutes.

9. Frequent Urination:

   This is the most common sickness you get for sitting steadily for a long time. If some other forms of exercise is not done to send out sweat, frequent urination occurs. If frequent urination occurs even after surfing it may be a sign of overactive bladder.
   
   Solution: If it occurs after you're done surfing. It may be a sure sign of overactive bladder, get medical help immediately.

10. Pains in the Bottom:

    This is the most common pains that happen during or after you're done browsing the web. It is caused by your steadiness in a sitting position for a longtime.
    
    Solution: Get a chair with a soft cushion

1. Musictheory

   A grass roots website that contains lessons, trainers, as well as several other utilities.

2. iLike

   iLike is a music site where you can organize share and discover new music. There is an iLike side bar available for Windows Media Player as well as iTunes. You can even upload your own music to the site if you would like to.

3. Youtube

   This is an obvious one. Watch videos of just about anything for free.

4. Freedocumentaries

   This is an awesome catalog of documentaries about many different subjects. You can browse the films by region, theme, or title. The videos are free and are accompanied by a brief description, comments, and sometimes a link to a related page.

5. Buzzillions

   Product reviews by consumers who have been verified by the retailer they purchased the item from. You can search for specific items or go through a preference-based menu to find products and reviews that are lined up with your intentions/interests/user level.

6. Craigslist

   No matter what you need, chances are, you can probably find it here.

7. Farecast

   Farecast provides predictions and trend analysis for airfares and hotel fees. In their own words, “Know When to Buy™: Our airfare prediction shows if fares are rising or dropping. Based on the prediction, we provide a recommendation to buy now or buy later. Know Where to Stay™: Our Rate Key™ indicates whether or not today's rate for a specific hotel is a deal. It compares an individual hotel's current rate found to its observed historical rates.”

8. Download

   Offers a central location to find free downloads for subjects ranging from antivirus/firewall to audio/video & gaming software.

9. Pixalo

   A great photography site that helps photographers no matter their skill level. It has a community forum were you can get equipment reviews and answers to your questions. The site also offers a free members gallery where you can upload your own photos.

10. Rutomail

    This site is full of links to other sites. The links are organized into various categories including business, lifestyle, and Internet, etc...

11. Gyminee

    A fitness website that allows you to set goals, track your progress, monitor and plan nutrition, and even invite or find new friends to coordinate with.

12. Roughguides

    A pretty good travel website that provides many different ways of researching destinations.

13. Bugmenot

    Type in a website that requires a username and password; Bugmenot provides you with a name and password to use…free. Useful for big websites, not really for obscure ones.

14. Wikipedia

    Another seemingly obvious site…A user-dependant research site. Wikipedia is very adaptive in that you can cruise through a subject by clicking on embedded links to visit related articles and topics. This allows the researcher to see the topic from many different perspectives.

15. IMDB

    Seriously, this is one of the most comprehensive movie information databases on the net. It is very, very thorough.

• Open a link in a new tab by clicking on your mouse wheel/middle mouse button. Close a tab by middle clicking on it.
• Open a new tab with CTRL+T
• Colurful Tabs - Not really trick, but it's an amazing addon that makes your tabs colorful and aesthetically improves Firefox greatly.

2. Auto Completion of URL's

Navigate to your address bar (CTRL+L) and type in the name of a site you want to visit without using “www” or “.com”. For example, yahoo. Press CTRL-ENTER and the “www” and “.com” will automatically fill in and you'll be taken to the site.

3. Increase/Decrease Text Size

Hold CTRL and use your mouse wheel to scroll up (decreases text size) or down (increases text size).

4. Easy-Access Bookmarks

Right click on a bookmark and select Properties. If you put in a keyword in the keyword bar, you'll be able to type that keyword into the address bar and it will automatically go to the bookmark.

5. Searching Keywords

If you are an avid user of a certain search engine, then go to the search box and right click on it. Select the “Add a Keyword for this search,” button and then pick a keyword that is concise and clear. For example, if you use Google Maps a lot, try “map.” When you need to find a map, you can just type “map (address)” and it'll search Google Maps. Awesome, eh?

It is also a good idea to look at the effects of the security features of Windows Vista on Firefox and Thunderbird and integration with InfoCard could possibly be a good idea, according to Beltzner. Another thing to look into, according to Beltzner, is to let Firefox and Thunderbird make use of the central warehouse for RSS- and Atom-feeds in the new Windows-version, and an integration of Thunderbird with the calendar and the address book in Windows Vista. These are some of the ideas that Firefox has and with the assistance of Microsoft are hoping to accomplish. If all these ideas will worked out is yet unknown, but there is still a lot to do for the Mozilla- and Microsoft-developers.