If you have a slow Net connection and do not like to waiting for graphics to download, you can turn off images to get a text-only version and the the images in pages are replaced by small icons.

In Microsoft Internet Explorer:
1. Go to the "View" menu at the top of the window, and choose "Internet Options."
2. In the dialogue box, choose the "Advanced" tab, then scroll down the list until you see "Multimedia."
3. Look for the "Show Pictures" check box, and un-check it.
4. Click OK.

In Netscape:
1. From the "Edit" menu, choose "Preferences."
2. Select the "Advanced" category.
3. Deselect the "Automatically load images" item.