Windows 10 update:There's a new playlist: "How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10", and the new name for the Windows 7 version is "How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 7". Also, there's a new playlist "How To Use The Edge Browser". The Apple Safari Browser has been discontinued for Windows 10.

How to use this page:  There are MANY tutorials about browsers. Here are some viewing suggestions.

If you're familiar with at least one browser, and want to try other browsers, read paragraph "How to install a browser" first, then install the browsers you want.

If you're just starting with computers or a new browser, you should watch the first 5 videos in "Getting To Know Your Browser" tutorials (maybe hold the last 2 until later), then, if you are starting to use Chrome, IE, Edge, or Firefox browsers, watch the playlist for that browser.

If you've been using the Chrome, I.E, Edge, or Firefox browser for awhile and are fairly familiar with it, you might just want to view the tutorials for that browser to make sure you haven't overlooked any useful features.

How To Install A Browser.I recommend you install the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers. Open the browser's website, then navigate to the browser download page.  Be sure you download the version for your operating system (Windows 7, 8, or 10). When downloading, be sure to answer correctly all questions about the software you are running. Ask to "save" the download. The load file is saved in your "downloads" folder. With some browsers, you must then open the downloaded exe installation file. With others, they'll load automatically. I suggest you answer "yes" to "is it ok for program xxx to make changes to your computer?", "yes" to "Create a desktop shortcut?","no" to "Make me your default browser?", and then install it to the default location.

WARNING: 
You should decline ALL of those extra "goodies", toolbars, search engines, etc that will be offered to you during installation, unless you know EXACTLY what it is, and KNOW you REALLY NEED IT!!  Some of the extras react very badly with other software on your computer, most of them do more harm than good.  Some browsers set their "pet" home pages.  You should set your own home page after you install each browser.

The I.E. and Edge browsers are included with Windows 10, but you'll need to create a shortcut for the I.E. browser, as described in video "Upgrading Windows 7 To Windows 10 Part 1a Browsers For Windows 10", in playlist ""Upgrading From Windows 7 To Windows 10". Safari is a good browser for Windows 7, but Apple has discontinued support for new Windows versions. Try each browser for awhile. When you decide which you like best, make that your default browser.

Opening your browser.

You can open a browser by clicking "Start" (or the Windows Logo), then
either click its name in the start list, or type its name in the search box, and press "enter"  (if the browser is hilited), or click its name in the searchbox list. 

The BEST way (by far) is to pin the browser to the taskbar and open it there.  (Described below in "Create Browser Shortcuts". ) 

Opening a browser shortcut will open the browser showing its "home page".  Opening a webpage shortcut will open that page using the default browser.  Exception:  shortcuts created from the IE browser always open that page with the IE browser, regardless of the default browser setting.

WARNING:  You can open many programs by dragging file icons onto the program icon, but be warned:   Dragging a shortcut will NOT open a page in the Safari browser, and will sometimes hang up Firefox, forcing you to turn off your computer.

Section "Browsers"-- all browser-related playlists are in this section of my YouTube channel.

Playlist:  Getting To Know Your Browser.   There are 9 videos in this playlist. These videos describes functions for the I.E., Firefox, Safari, and Chrome browsers.

"Browser Overview".
"Choosing A Browser."
"How To Create Webpage Shortcuts Windows 7."
"How To Create Webpage Shortcuts Windows 10."
"How To Set A Browser Home Page."
"How To Create A Browser Shortcuts For Windows 10".
"How To Set The Default Browser Windows 10".
"How To Use The Full-Screen And Kiosk Browser Views" Shows how to use Full-Screen mode to display complex webpages, and how to use the Kiosk Mode to provide computer presentations to the public.
"How To Create A Browser-Specific Webpage Shortcut Windows 10"   Opens a webpage in a designated browser, ignoring the Windows default browser setting.  (Some webpages work better with certain browsers.)

Build A Browser Home Page.   This page on the website has tutorials and articles describing how you can build your own home page, containing the links you frequently visit.  The 4 videos are in playlist:  How To Create A Browser Home Page .  You only need the IE browser and the notepad editor (both are included with Windows).  The home page can then be used with any browser.  The page also describes how you can put the home page on your ISP's website, so you can use it from all your computers or portable devices.

Playlist:  How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 7. For Windows 10, use the playlist below!

"How To Use The Firefox Browser Part 1" - Introduction. Introduces the series, describes lines at top of browser page.
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Part 2" - How To Use The File, Edit & View Menus:  Describes half of Firefox commands, from left to right on the menu toolbar.
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Part 3" - How To Use The History, Bookmarks , Tools, & help menus. 

Playlist:  How To Use The I.E. Browser.

"How To Create An IE Shortcut In Windows 10": Windows 10 includes both the Edge and I.E. Browsers. This video shows how to create a desktop or taskbar shortcut for the I.E. browser.
"How To Use The Internet Explorer Browser Part 1 - Intro": Describes features whose icons appear above the menu toolbar.
"How To Use The Internet Explorer Browser Part 2"  - How To Use The File & Edit Menus:   Describes commands on File and Edit menus.
"How To Use The Internet Explorer Browser Part 3" - How To Use The View & Favorites Menus:   Describes commands on View and Favorites menus.
"How To Use The Internet Explorer Browser Part 4" - How To Use The Tools & Help Menus:   Describes commands on Tools and Help menus.

Playlist:  How To Use The Chrome Browser Windows 10.

This tutorial series shows the most-used commands for the Google Chrome Browser.
How To Use The Chrome Browser Part 1 - Intro & How To Open A Webpage.
How To Use The Chrome Browser Part 2 - How To Set Startup & Home Pages, How To Save Bookmarks.
How To Use The Chrome Browser Part 3 - How To Use Additional Features.

Playlist:  How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10. For Windows 7, use PREVIOUS playlist!

"How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10 Intro" - Introduces the series.
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10 Setting Up Firefox" - Initial settings, and describes features on Firefox window.
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10 Search For And Open Websites"
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10 Manage And Open Website Shortcuts"
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10 File And Edit Menus"
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10 View, History, And Bookmarks Menus"
"How To Use The Firefox Browser Windows 10 Tools And Help Menus"

Playlist:  How To Use The Edge Browser.

"How To Use The Edge Browser Part 1 Tweak The Browser"
"How To Use The Edge Browser Part 2 Edge Browser Functions"
"How To Use The Edge Browser Part 3 Additional Edge Browser Functons And Settings"