Research on computer is definitely an associational and tangential activity, and relevant information could be found in a myriad of locations.
Computerized research is only one stage of research.
You simply cannot do all your research from the computer. Use the steps below to examine some of the resources available on the web. While you should allow yourself to range and follow tangents, keep track of where you go through bookmarking or notes, so that you don't lose track of a valuable resource. Remember that you can also copy an address, book information, etc. Remember also that you should keep track of valuable search terms and try your searches in several ways in several engines.