This walk through will show you how to enable / disable the built-in pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer 10.

This walk through will show you how to enable / disable the built-in pop-up blocker in Internet Explorer 10.

Some Web pages automatically open new pop-up windows. This is sometimes useful, but often annoying. By default, Internet Explorer 10 will block pages from opening pop-up windows without your approval, and this is usually the preferred setting.

If you have IE10 open from the desktop in Windows 8 or Windows 7, skip to step 2 now.

If you have IE10 open in the Windows 8 Start Menu view, perform the following steps:

• Right click in an open space within IE10
• A slider bar will slide up from the bottom
• Click the wrench icon
• Select View on the desktop

Internet Explorer 10 will open on the desktop

From this point forward the steps are identical to Internet Explorer 9

From the top menu, click the Tools icon that looks like a gear in the top right, then select Internet options

From the top menu, click the Tools icon that looks like a gear in the top right, then select Internet

Click on the Privacy tab.

To enable or disable the Pop-up blocker, place or remove the check in Turn on Pop-up Blocker then select Apply.

You can add and remove specific sites for pop up blocking by clicking on Settings

When the Pop-up Blocker is on, you can also customize the settings for it.

You can add the address of a website to the list of allowed sites. Type the address in the field and click Add to allow pop-ups for that website.

Select the Filter Level from the drop-down list below

To save the new settings, click Close

This walk through will show you how to optimize your browser in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10

This walk through will show you how to optimize your browser in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10

There are three parts for optimizing the browser:

• Clear Private Data
• Reset Security Defaults
• Clear Proxy Settings

If you have IE10 open from the desktop in Windows 8 or Windows 7, skip to step 2 now.

If you have IE10 open in the Windows 8 Start Menu view, perform the following steps:

• Right click in an open space within IE10
• A slider bar will slide up from the bottom
• Click the wrench icon
• Select View on the desktop

Internet Explorer 10 will open on the desktop

From this point forward the steps are identical to Internet Explorer 9

From the top menu, click the Tools icon that looks like a gear in the top right of the screen, then select Internet Options

Click on the General tab

Click the Delete button

The Delete Browsing History window is displayed.Preserve Favorites website data: Keep cookies and temporary Internet files that enable your favorite websites to retain preferences and display faster.Temporary Internet Files: Copies of webpages, images, and media that are saved for faster viewing.Cookies: Files stored on your computer by websites to save preferences such as login information.History: List of websites you have visited.Form Data: Saved information that you have typed into forms.Passwords: Passwords that are automatically filled in when you log on to a website you've previously visited.InPrivate Filtering data: Saved data used by InPrivate Filtering to detect where websites may be automatically sharing details about your visit.

To optimize your browser, select Temporary Internet Files, Cookies, History, Form Data, Passwords, InPrivate Filtering data, and Preserve favorite website data.

Click the Delete button

Click on the Security tab

To reset to defaults, click the Reset all zones to default level button

On the Privacy tab, please select Default if available

Click on the Content tab.

There are no settings to change on this tab

Click on the Connections tab

Click the LAN Settings button

To clear the proxy settings, uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN or delete all the proxies and ports under the manual proxy configuration

Click on the Programs tab.

There are no settings to change on this tab

Click on the Advanced tab

To restore advanced settings, click the Restore Advanced Settings button.Note: Takes effect after you restart Internet Explorer

This concludes the Optimize Browser walk through

This walk through will show you how to clear cache in Internet Explorer 10

This walk through will show you how to clear cache in Internet Explorer 10

If you have IE10 open from the desktop in Windows 8 or Windows 7, skip to step 2 now.

If you have IE10 open in the Windows 8 Start Menu view, perform the following steps:

• Right click in an open space within IE10
• A slider bar will slide up from the bottom
• Click the wrench icon
• Select View on the desktop

Internet Explorer 10 will open on the desktop

From this point forward the steps are identical to Internet Explorer  9

From the top menu, click the Tools icon that looks like a gear in the top right corner, then select Safety and finally Delete Browsing history

The Delete Browsing History popup window opens.

To clear the cache, select Temporary Internet Files, then click Delete

This walk through will show you how to set proxy settings in Internet Explorer 10

This walk through will show you how to set proxy settings in Internet Explorer 10

If you have IE10 open from the desktop in Windows 8 or Windows 7, skip to step 2 now.

If you have IE10 open in the Windows 8 Start Menu view, perform the following steps:

• Right click in an open space within IE10
• A slider bar will slide up from the bottom
• Click the wrench icon
• Select View on the desktop

Internet Explorer 10 will open on the desktop

From this point forward the steps are identical to Internet Explorer 9

From the top menu, click the Tools icon that looks like a gear in the top right, then select Internet Options

The Internet Options popup window opens.

Click the Connections tab

The Connections tab allows you to set up new Internet connections and modify the settings of existing connections.

For regular DSL, the Never dial a connection option should be selected.

Click the LAN Settings button

Ensure all blocks are unchecked as no proxy should be used for normal Verizon Broadband.
Click OK to save your settings

  

This walk through will show you how to clear the History in Internet Explorer 10

This walk through will show you how to clear the History in Internet Explorer 10

If you have IE10 open from the desktop in Windows 8 or Windows 7, skip to step 2 now.

If you have IE10 open in the Windows 8 Start Menu view, perform the following steps:

• Right click in an open space within IE10
• A slider bar will slide up from the bottom
• Click the wrench icon
• Select View on the desktop

Internet Explorer 10 will open on the desktop

From this point forward the steps are identical to Internet Explorer  9

From the top menu, click the Tools icon that looks like a gear in the top right corner, then select Safety and finally Delete Browsing history

The Delete Browsing History popup window opens.

To clear the history, select History, then click Delete to finish

  

Nintendo Wii to your wireless home network

Nintendo Wii to your wireless home network 

1. From the Wii console's Main Menu, click on the Wii button in the lower left corner.
2. On the Settings screen, click Wii Settings.
3. In the Wii System Settings, click the blue arrow on the right to reach the second screen of options,and then click the Internet button.
4. Select Connection Settings.
5. Select any connection labeled as None, and then select Wireless Connection.
6. Select Search for an Access Point. The Wii console will search for nearby wireless connection points.
7. Select OK to display a list of available access points and then select the access point that matches your router's SSID.
8. If the connection appears locked, use the right arrow to go to Security Settings. Select WEP or WPA. Enter the encryption key from your wireless router. Click Confirm and then Save.
9. Click Save then click OK to save your connection settings.
10. Click OK again to start an automatic connection test. If the connection fails, refer to the manufacturer's support website or console documentation for further assistance.

Nintendo DSI to your wireless network

Nintendo DSI to your wireless network 

1. Turn on your Nintendo DSi and click the wrench icon to display your system settings.
2. Scroll to page 3 and select Internet.
3. Click Connection Settings.
4. The remaining steps vary depending on whether your wireless network is running WEP, WPA2, or WPA network encryption.
1. Note: Your router must be set to WEP encryption to play Nintendo DSi games online.

Nintendo DS to your wireless network

Nintendo DS to your wireless network 

1. Insert a wireless compatible game into your Nintendo DS and turn the unit on.
2. Navigate to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings screen. You may need to review your game's user manual to find how to access this screen because it varies between games.
3. Select Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings.
4. Select an available connection. "None" will display under the name of the connection if it is available.
5. Select Search for an Access Point.
6. The name of your wireless access point will display. If no access point is displayed, you are out-of-range of your router and will need to move closer to the router.
7. If there is a blue lock that is unlocked, tap the name of your access point and then tap OK.
8. If there is a red lock that is locked, tap the name of the access point and enter the WEP encryption key for your network. Tap OK to save your settings.
9. If there is a gray lock that is locked, your router's network security settings are not supported by the Nintendo DS. You will need to switch to WEP or WPA encryption or remove the security setting when connecting with the Nintendo DS.

SONY PlayStation3 to your wireless network

 SONY PlayStation3 to your wireless network  

1. Verify that there is an access point connected to a network with Internet service near the system.

Note: Settings for the access point are typically set using a computer. For details, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point.

2. Confirm that an Ethernet cable is not connected to the PlayStation 3 system.
3. From the Home menu, select Settings, and then select Network Settings.
4. Select Internet Connection Settings. A confirmation screen will display stating that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
5. Select Yes when the confirmation screen displays saying that you will be disconnected from the Internet.
6. Select Easy.
7. Select Wireless.
8. Select Scan. A list of access points within the range of your PlayStation 3 will display.

Note: Some PlayStation 3 models have an "Automatic" option which lets you select Automatic when using an access point that supports automatic setup. Follow the on-screen instructions and the necessary settings will be completed automatically.

9. Select the Access Point that you want to use.
10. Check the SSID for the access point.
11. Select the Security Settings that you want to use.

Note: The types of security settings vary depending on the access point. Contact the person who set up or maintains the access point to get information on which setting to select.

12. Enter the Encryption Key.

Note: The encryption key is displayed as a series of asterisks. If you do not know the encryption key, contact the person who set up or maintains the access point for assistance. When you have finished entering the encryption key and have confirmed the network configuration, a list of settings appears.

Depending on your network environment, additional settings for PPPoE, proxy server or IP address may be required. For details on these settings, refer to the information that was provided when yourInternet service was installed or theinstructions that came with yournetwork device.

13. Select Save to save your settings.
14. Select Test Connection. The system will attempt to connect to the Internet.
15. Confirm the connection test results. If a successful connection has been made, information on the network is displayed.

Note: If you test the connection immediately after selecting Automatic, then selecting AOSS™ in step 12, the router settings may not be completed and the connection may fail. Wait approximately 1 or 2 minutes before testing the connection.