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internet

There can be so many different problems, that they cannot all be listed here. Some more common ones, though, can be found here. Please note that this section also closely ties in with Networking.

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Normal Wireless Network
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Automatic Connect]
This video will show you how to connect to an unsecured [public] wireless network when Windows prompts you.
0.5M
Normal Wireless Network
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Manual Connect]
This video will show you how to connect to an unsecured [public] wireless network when you know the name of the wireless network, but Windows cannot seem to find it or it is hidden from you [no SSID broadcast].
0.5M
Secure Wireless Network
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Automatic Connect]
This video will show you how to connect to a secure [encrypted] wireless network when Windows prompts you.
0.5M
Secure Wireless Network
[
Manual Connect]
This video will show you how to connect to a secure [encrypted] wireless network when you know the name of the wireless network, but Windows cannot seem to find it or it is hidden from you [no SSID broadcast].
1.1M
Download an MP3 This short video will show you have to download an MP3 audio file from a website to save onto your computer.
0.2M
check the http error code

If you get an error for a website, one of the ways I troubleshoot it is to check the HTTP error code that is given by the server. A list of codes and their meanings can be found here. Don't be intimidated by all the number, look for the three-digit number [e.g. 404] and read its explanation below.