Intro:
Before you begin
Step 1:
Create a folder for your downloaded files
Step 2:
Download the file
Step 3:
Decompress the file
Step 4:
Install the software (optional)

2torial #0804:
Learn2 Download Files

It's a small web after all

If the best things in life are free, the Internet might be the biggest source of bliss yet. Videos, music, software, the list goes on. The only question is: How do you get these items off that World Wide Web and onto your little computer? The answer: It's all about downloading. How do you download? It's easier than you think.

Downloading is all about taking a file from someone else's computer and putting it on your own. A file can be anything from a pretty picture to the entire text of the Declaration of Independence. Larger files, like video or music clips, can take longer to download than smaller, text-only ones. After a while, you'll recognize which will take two minutes and which will take two hours.

Note: Some types of files can be harmful to your computer. If you mistakenly download something with a hidden virus, it can wreak havoc. Be careful about where you download from, and be especially careful about downloading any file with an ".exe" on the end of its name. These can install themselves onto your hard drive and make changes to your computer (such as deleting or corrupting files) without your consent, and have the most potential for trouble. To stay on the safe side, buy some virus-protection software, update it regularly, and set it to check the files you download. It's a small investment that's well worth the cost.