The computer boots up, the desktop appears, and just by clicking on your web browser icon you are suddenly connected to the wide world of the Internet and all the enjoyment you can derive from it ...

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How to Share Programs Between Computers. Unlike the computer hardware you bought to run your business, you don't really own many of the software packages you paid hundreds or thousands of dollars for.

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How to Monitor Programs Accessing the Internet. The Windows Task Manager shows you the total network usage for your entire computer, but it doesn't allow you to monitor specific programs.

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By contrast, Utah (93 percent) has the highest percentage of households with home computer access, and New Hampshire and Washington (85 percent) the highest percentage with home internet access.