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Google Docs: How to Download Specific (or All) Documents to Your Computer

While Google Docs is an extremely convenient way to store your documents, what happens if you need to view your files when you are offline or when the service is down? You can easily select which files to download (and even download all of them) into a zip file for storing onto your computer.

Steps to Follow


1. Go to Google Docs and login to your account.

2. Locate the desired files that you wish to download.

Install Dial Up Internet on a Laptop

With all the emphasis on wireless connectivity and high speed Internet access, it is easy to forget that laptops are still capable of using dial-up Internet connections. Even if you can't afford broadband access -- or if you live in an area where it's not available -- you can still get the Internet on your laptop. A few simple steps can have you connecting to the Internet the old-fashioned way in no time.

This article will help you to Install Dial Up Internet on a Laptop.

Install Dial Up Internet on a Laptop

With all the emphasis on wireless connectivity and high speed Internet access, it is easy to forget that laptops are still capable of using dial-up Internet connections. Even if you can't afford broadband access -- or if you live in an area where it's not available -- you can still get the Internet on your laptop. A few simple steps can have you connecting to the Internet the old-fashioned way in no time.

This article will help you to Install Dial Up Internet on a Laptop.

Check your Internet Speed

Internet connection speed is determined by a number of factors: the base speed assigned by your Internet service provider, network congestion and bandwidth-consuming programs running on your computer. The base speed, which varies depending on the type of Internet you have, could be relative to how much you pay for the service, though it is never guaranteed to always be at that speed because of the other aforementioned factors. Check your Internet speed by using a variety of Internet speed tests. These tests work with both broadband and dial-up Internet connections.

This article will help you to check your Internet Speed.

Customize a Flock Internet Browser

The Flock web browser is an Internet browser built on Mozilla Firefox technology. Flock integrates popular Web 2.0 social technologies such as Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube. According to Flock.com, you can use the Flock web browser to connect to your favorite social networking sites, read RSS feeds, and add favorites to Flock with a one click process. With so many features, the web browser takes a moment to configure, but can be an enjoyable experience after connecting Flock to all of your favorite services.

This article will help you to Customize a Flock Internet Browser.

Internet Scams

It is an unfortunate fact that there are many people out there who have negative intentions, including a goal to scam you out of money or even your identity. A portion of scammers end up getting their victims straight from the Internet. The Internet offers these people an easy way to get your personal and financial information or even to trick you into sending them money. If you think you've been scammed, there are specific things that you can do to deal with it.

This article will help you to Deal With Internet Scams.

Watch TV on the Internet

If you are like me, you find it easier and more convenient to watch TV on the internet instead of on a television set. Major broadcasting stations, like NBC, ABC, and CBS now stream most of their hit television shows over the internet! Here are easy ways to watch internet TV

This article will help you to watch TV on the internet.

Put an Emoticon in a Messenger Display Name

Your instant messenger display name is the name that your contacts see whenever you are using an instant messenger service, such as Yahoo! Messenger or Google Talk. If you are bored with your current display name you can jazz things up by adding an emoticon, also known as a smiley. Adding emoticons to display name is a fairly simple process that can be done just by following a few basic steps.

This article will help you to  Put an Emoticon in a Messenger Display Name.

Enable Voice Chat in Yahoo! Messenger

Yahoo! Messenger features chat rooms so you can meet and connect with people with similar hobbies and interests. By enabling voice chat, you can even talk to other Yahoo! Messenger users in the chat rooms. First, you must enable Yahoo! Messenger voice chat.

This article will help you to  Enable Voice Chat in Yahoo! Messenger

Get Your Google Voice Account Set Up

Google will email you with the subject line of "You've Been Invited to Google Voice". If you have that email then continue with this article, because you are about to opened up to the world of google voice!

Enable Java in Opera

Being able to use most Web sites and take part in modern day Web browsing usually requires that the Java programming language be enabled. Java was created in the early 1990s by programmers at Sun Microsystems and has become a very popular programming language. The Opera Web browser is a state-of-the-art piece of software that gives you the option to enable Java or not.

This article will help you to Enable Java in Opera.

Enable Java in Firefox 3

Java was created by Sun Microsystems. Many websites use Java for interactive content, such as online games and chat rooms. If you don't have Java enabled in Firefox 3, then some websites will not work. You won't be able to play online games or chat in chat rooms, including the ones that are 3D, such as those in Second Life and Vivacity. If you use Mozilla's Firefox 3 web browser, then you'll need to know how to enable Java so that you can easily access and use these features.

This article will help you to Enable Java in Firefox 3.

Identify Email Spam

Identifying email spam may seem like an easy task. However, spammers are becoming quite good at copying the look and feel of popular Web sites. Spammers are creating emails and Web sites with common and official looking logos, which is enough to fool many who may be new to using the Internet. If you find your box is filling up with emails that are unsolicited, there are various ways to tell if they may be spam. Below are some steps to take when looking at your email to see if it has characteristics of a spam email.

This article will help you to Identify Email Spam.

Reinstall the Google Toolbar in Firefox

The Google Toolbar for Firefox adds some Google features to your browser. If you have it installed, you can use it to access your Google bookmarks, use Sidewiki, check your spelling, translate Web pages, search with Google and more. You can uninstall the Google Toolbar whenever you want. If you have previously uninstalled it, you can re install it at any time.

This article will help you to Reinstall the Google Toolbar in Firefox.

Stop Firefox From Redirection

Firefox is a Web browser that allows you to search for content using search engines like Google, Yahoo! and Bing. If your searches are getting redirected to other sites, your computer might have gotten infected with the TDSS rootkit. This rootkit redirects your searches to websites that feature advertisements and other types of malware. You can remove this rootkit using the TDSSKiller application from Kaspersky.

This article will help you to Stop Firefox From Redirecting My Searches.

Repair Firefox Hangs

Occasionally the Firefox Web browser can experience an error and hang. You notice a page is stuck in loading, the browser stops responding to your input and basically the whole program just freezes up. Though it's an irritation, fixing the problem is rather simple. Like many other computer issues, you can resolve it by restarting the application. "What a simple fix," you may think as you click the "Firefox" menu, expecting to click "Exit." That won't work; the program is frozen. You have to kill the process through the Task Manager and then restart Firefox.

This article will help you to Repair Firefox Hangs.

Add More Panels to Opera 9.6 Speed Dial

Opera users no longer have to place all their favorite websites on the browser's tool bar. The Opera 9.6 Speed Dial allows Internet surfers to display multiple website thumbnails on a page that appears whenever they open a new tab. Opera 10.0 users can add additional Speed Dial panels via a customization menu. Opera 9.6 does not have this functionality. To add more Speed Dial panels to Opera 9.6, update its Speed Dial configuration file.

This article will help you to add more panels to Opera 9.6 speed dial.

Fix an Internet Explorer Freeze

Internet Explorer is a web browser made by Microsoft. It allows users to visit websites when connected to the Internet. From time to time, like all software programs, Internet Explorer may crash or freeze up. This can be caused by a number of issues ranging from conflicts with add-ons to caches filled with void or malicious websites. There are ways to minimize the risk of a freeze-up.


This article will help you to Fix an Internet Explorer Freeze.

Pocket PC Into a Wireless Modem

As technology continues to advance at a staggering rate, mobile devices also continue to improve with ever increasing functionality. While the Internet has long been a powerful resource for information and communication, the number of websites designed specifically for Pocket PC's remains small. For mobile professionals, accessing essential websites from Pocket PC devices while outside the office has presented a challenge and severely negative impact on efficiency due to a lack of user-friendly mobile interfaces. Pocket PC's and other Windows Mobile devices contain the ability to act as wireless modems and facilitate Internet connections where wi-fi signals do not exist.

This article will help you to turn Your Pocket PC Into a Wireless Modem

Internet Speed on a Pocket PC

Pocket PCs come equipped with multiple ways to access the Internet, such as Wi-Fi and cellular, giving you the luxury of choosing the fastest available connection. But sometimes none of your PDA's (Personal Digital Assistant) available connections are acceptable--they all may be running slow. However, with a little optimization, you can give your Pocket PC's Internet connection a boost and surf the web faster.

This article will help you to Increase the Internet Speed on a Pocket PC

Activate GPRS for the Nokia E51

The Nokia E51 is a robust cell phone that is able to send and receive email and browse the Web through the cellular network, but it needs the correct GPRS settings in order to access the Internet. You also need a data feature on your account, so contact your carrier to verify you have the correct data features before changing the data settings in the phone. Once you know you have the right features, you are ready to set the GPRS settings.

This article will help you to Activate GPRS for the Nokia E51.

Find your Subnet Mask Address

In networking, a sub-net mask is an individually defined portion of a network. In your home, all of the computers on your network must have the same sub-net mask to communicate with one another. If two computers have different sub-net masks, they will be unable to share files, a printer or any other network services. Check the sub-net masks on your computers as a troubleshooting step if your home network fails to function

This article will help you to Find your Subnet Mask Address Instructions

Set Up DHCP on a Local Area Network

Local area networks are the backbone of a company's communications infrastructure. These networks must run smoothly for the organization to operate at peak efficiency. Setting up DHCP on a local area network is an integral part of this process. While it does take some technical knowledge, setting up the DHCP is relatively painless.
This article will help you to Set Up DHCP on a Local Area Network.

Virtual Internet Protocol

The virtual Internet protocol was developed by IBM. It is a method of substituting a different Internet protocol (IP) address on traffic leaving a private local area network. This is a method for rerouting traffic from one device to another.

This article will help you to understand about Virtual Internet Protocol.

Make Your Own Browser Toolbars

A browser toolbar is located at the top of your Internet browser. Its function is to make surfing the Internet easier. Most toolbars will come with a search function so that you can locate Web pages that you'd like to visit, back and forward buttons, and an address field for you type the URL of a website. If you'd like to make your own toolbar, visit a website, such as Conduit, that allows you to create a free one after you start an account.

This article will help you to Make Your Own Browser Toolbars.

Disable Browser Toolbars in IE

Many of today's Web browsers have toolbars, components that allow browsers to perform several functions. Toolbars may display everything from bookmarks, links, and menus. While they vary with different Web browsers, you can disable the ones you are currently not using. Disabling or hiding toolbars maximizes browsing space and does not affect your browser in any way. Once disabled, you can re-enable the toolbars again when you want to use them.

This article will help you to Disable Browser Toolbars.

Your Domain Name Server

The Domain Name System, or DNS, is a system that is used to identify a computer network. The DNS is used to allow a person to determine the location and address of computer networks, no matter where in the world they may be present. DNS was developed to associate a domain name with an IP. If you are looking for the DNS of a Windows or Linux system, it can be found by using the computer's command prompt tool. There is also an alternate method for systems running Windows.

This article will help you to find Your Domain Name Server.

Manage Virtual Servers

A virtual server is a server that has a unique combination of IP address and host name. By deploying virtual servers, you can save memory and hardware utilization. Virtual servers can also provide specific services to different users. Managing virtual servers differ from managing physical servers, and you need to have a comprehensive plan in place. The following scenario is based on the Windows server 2008 virtualization.

This article will help you to Manage Virtual Servers.

Network With a Virtual PC

When a new virtual PC is created in VMWare, it is automatically configured to share the host computer's network connection. This allows you to use the Internet on the virtual machine as if it were connected directly to the Internet. However, if you download a pre-configured virtual machine image online, it may not be set up for networking. Configure networking on a VMWare virtual PC to allow it to get online using the host computer's network connection.

This article will help you to Network With a Virtual PC.

Configure a Virtual PC Network

Virtual PCs can simulate network environments in a business. Testing a setup before implementing changes in a network saves a business money by avoiding possible problems. Networking your virtual PCs allows you to use a networked printer, servers and other network resources. Sharing files between a host operating system or other virtual PCs is possible using networking. Networking is configured in mostly the same way as on physical computers, but virtual PCs utilize the host computer's network adapter or a virtual network.

This article will help you to Configure a Virtual PC Network.

Install shockwave in Internet Explorer

The Adobe Shockwave Player is a free application developed by Adobe. You can install it on your Web browser to view certain effects and videos on websites properly. You can integrate your Internet Explorer Web browser with the Adobe Shockwave Player by following an automated process after visiting the Adobe Shockwave Player webpage.

This article will help you to Install shockwave in Internet Explorer.

Fix the Logitech Marble Mouse in Firefox

The Logitech Marble Mouse features a large red tracking ball, so the mouse does not need a lot of space to move around. It also has been ergonomically designed, with both forward and backward buttons. However, sometimes the Logitech Marble Mouse has difficulty functioning in the Mozilla Firefox browser. The correct drivers may be needed, since this mouse is supported by SetPoint, a particular driver. You can either download the correct driver, or change the settings within the computer.

This article will help you to Fix the Logitech Marble Mouse in Firefox.

Enable Java in Internet Explorer 6

You may experience difficulties viewing certain websites while using Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) if you have not specifically enabled JavaScript. This is because the majority of websites use some form of Java implementation, due to the many benefits associated with using JavaScript in IE6. Enabling JavaScript in IE6 can "increase user interaction, animate objects, create drop down navigation and grab data from databases"

This article will help you to Enable Java in Internet Explorer 6.

Synchronize Bookmarks in IE

Many computer users find themselves on multiple computers throughout the course of the day, from the home-based PC to a work desktop to a laptop. The constant computer switching makes it difficult to keep your bookmarks up to date and in sync. Fortunately, most modern Web browsers include built-in bookmark sync tools that can ensure you always have access to your bookmarks, no matter what computer you are using. If you use multiple different Web browsers, there are tools that offer cross-browser support.

This article will help you to Synchronize Bookmarks in IE.

Change the Background in Speed Dial

Organize your favorite websites and jump to them quickly using Speed Dial. Opera, makers of the Opera browser, introduced the Speed Dial interface in 2007 with the beta release of Opera 9.2. Opera users simply open a new tab to their Speed Dial sites. If you are an Opera user and enjoy surfing, you can add your favorite image to Speed Dial and use it as its background.

This article will help you to Change the Background in Speed Dial.

Synchronize Bookmarks in Firefox

Many computer users find themselves on multiple computers throughout the course of the day, from the home-based PC to a work desktop to a laptop. The constant computer switching makes it difficult to keep your bookmarks up to date and in sync. Fortunately, most modern Web browsers include built-in bookmark sync tools that can ensure you always have access to your bookmarks, no matter what computer you are using. If you use multiple different Web browsers, there are tools that offer cross-browser support.

This article will help you to Synchronize Bookmarks in IE.