Another problem may be that accessing web pages with large graphics or video files may take several minutes. If your computer freezes up completely and it does not respond at all, the only thing you can do at the library is reset your computer and start over. Ask at a Reference Desk to find out how to do this. E-mail stands for electronic mail. Most of them provide e-mail for free because they are supported by advertisers.
Advertisements are usually a bar of flashing text or images at the top or bottom of a page.
Clicking on them will lead to a Web page about that advertiser. You can sign up for e-mail on your own. Be sure to record your user name and password and carefully read the user agreements. Also, be aware that e-mail addresses are different from web page addresses. It also has articles on topics such as beating spam, e-mail etiquette, and how to choose the best service for your particular needs.