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1. Boost Your Internet Connection Speed. Task 1: Test Your Internet Connection Speed. Task 2: Maximize the Power of Your Browser Cache. Task 3: Optimize Your Dial-Up Modem Speed. Task 4: Optimize Your Broadband Connection Speed. Task 5: Improve Connection Speed with a Web Accelerator. Task 6: Rid Your Computer of Spyware and Adware. Task 7: Block Annoying Pop-Up Ads with 12Ghosts. Task 8: Optimize Hard Drive Storage. Task 9: Optimize Hard Drive Performance. Task 10: Give Your Memory a Speed Boost. 2. Customize Your Web Browser. Task 11: Start Faster with a Basic Home Page. Task 12: Surf the Web Faster Graphics Free. Task 13: Customize Your Browser Toolbar. Task 14: Add Links to Toolbar. Task 15: Add an Address Bar to Your Taskba. Task 16: Mark Your Favorite Sites for Quick Return Visits. Task 17: Display Your Favorites as a Home Page. Task 18: Browse in Full Screen Mode. Task 19: Increase or Decrease Text Size. Task 20: Control Fonts. 3. Accessorizing Your Web Browser. Task 21: Find Browser Plug-Ins at Download.com. Task 22: Extract Compressed Files with WinZip. Task 23: Display PDF Files with Adobe Reader. Task 24: Play Audio and Video Clips with RealPlayer. Task 25: Play Audio Clips with Musicmatch Jukebo. Task 26: Play Video Clips with QuickTime Player. Task 27: Play Video Clips with Windows Media Player. Task 28: Play Multimedia Shockwave Animations. Task 29: Play Multimedia Flash Animations. Task 30: Associate File Types with the Desired Player. 4. Power Browse in Private. Task 31: Browse in Multiple Windows. Task 32: Browse in Kiosk Mode. Task 33: Make the Most of Mouse and Keyboard Shortcuts. Task 34: Enable AutoComplete for Web Page Addresses. Task 35: Get a Daily Tip. Task 36: Save Time with Site Subscription. Task 37: Find Out What Cookies Are Tracking. Task 38: Delete Cookies. Task 39: Block Cookies. Task 40: Browse Incognito. 5. Tap the Full Power of Google Searches. Task 41: Refine Your Google Search. Task 42: Select Your Google Search Preferences. Task 43: Zero In with Google's Advanced Search. Task 44: Browse the Google Directory. Task 45: Add Google Buttons to Your Browser. Task 46: Install and Use the Google Toolbar. Task 47: Find Addresses and Maps. Task 48: Translate Foreign Language Web Sites. Task 49: Search Google News. Task 50: Save Money Shopping with Froogle. 6. Maximize Your Success on eBay. Task 51: Research the Market Value of Your Item. Task 52: Add Key Terms to Attract More Bidders. Task 53: Maximize Fonts and Formatting in Descriptions. Task 54: Enhance Photos for Best Results. Task 55: Set a Buy It Now Price. Task 56: Search and Research Before You Bid. Task 57: Check the Seller's Feedback. Task 58: Enter Your Maximum Bid. Task 59: Snipe to Win an Auction Near Its Close. Task 60: Automate Your Bidding. 7. Master Your E-mail. Task 61: Get a Free Hotmail Account. Task 62: Access Hotmail from Outlook Express. Task 63: Send Plain Text Messages. Task 64: Receive Plain Text Messages. Task 65: Hide the Preview Pane for In