What's the best way to find a Web site?
If you are looking for a site within a certain category, say, a sports site or a business or health site, then the best way is to use the channels on a pre-sorted search engine such as http://www.google.com/ or http://www.allthesites.com/. If you are looking for something very specific (a certain Web site, a very narrow topic, or even a phrase) you should type the word or phrase you are searching for into the search field of a search engine.

How can I make search engines work better and give more accurate results?
Being as specific as possible in your searches is the key to accurate results. If you are looking for new tax breaks for small businesses in California, don't search using only "business" or "taxes." Try using all the keywords instead: "small business new tax breaks California." You're probably better off getting very specific first and then broadening your search if necessary, rather than starting with business and weeding through a list of about a million search returns involving everything from information on China business and commerce to a small store selling stuffed bunnies.

Can I look up people's addresses and phone numbers online?
There are several ways to find addresses and phone numbers online. One of the easiest is with the HotBot search engine. To find individuals' phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses, click the Find People link and enter the person's name on the next page. To find businesses, click Businesses and enter the name of the business on the next page.

I heard that newsgroups were a good way to get information what are they?
Newsgroups are global message boards that cover a wide range of topics. They let people around the world swap information, share tips, and give advice. If you have a recent version of Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, you can read newsgroups without leaving your browser.