Documentation - 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
Last updated: 9/20/08