Web Browsing
Web Access to University Resources
Resources for accessing restricted University web resources from off campus, using NSIT's web proxy.
- Web Proxy Configuration – configuring your browser to use our web proxy servers with Mozilla, Netscape, and Internet Explorer
- Web Proxies in Plain Speak – an overview of the web proxy process
RSS Documentation
The following articles describe how to "subscribe" to websites using RSS (Really Simple Syndication).
- Configuring RSS in Thunderbird – setting up RSS in the Thunderbird email client
Firefox Documentation (Preferred Client by NSIT)
The following articles describe Firefox, fast and secure web browser with excellent features including pop-up blocking, tabbed browsing, integrated Google searching, as well as advanced bookmark and security features.
- Pop-Up Blocking – automatically block unwanted pop-up windows
- Integrated Web Searching – using Firefox's search bar and keyword searches
- Customizing Bookmarks – customize your bookmarks and even add them to Firefox toolbar
- About Firefox – what Firefox is and where it comes from
Mozilla Documentation
The following articles describe Mozilla web browser features that every user should be able to benefit from:
- Pop-Up Blocking – automatically block unwanted pop-up windows
- Integrated Web Searching – integrate web searching into Mozilla's toolbar
- Customizing Bookmarks – customize your bookmarks and even add them to Mozilla's toolbar
- Security and Privacy – the how's and why's of customizing cookies
- About Mozilla – where Mozilla fits in the pantheon of browsers
Last updated: 10/03/06
