The first time you connect to the internet, you’ll be carefully guided through a series of steps that will set up your computer for future sessions on the internet. Since the different Internet Service Providers have different setup routines, I won’t be guiding you through those. Just be sure to follow each step carefully and read all the instructions. At some point during the setup process, you will have the opportunity to tell the computer to connect automatically. Unless you have a good reason not to, let the computer connect automatically when you start your browser. You can always change your mind later. Above all, be sure to keep track of your username and password you used when requested.