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Yahoo Toolbar Features and Benefits

Toolbars are rows of helpful icons that are on the top, side or bottom of a Web browser. These icons allow you to perform a wide variety of functions and you can customize them so that only your preferences are visible on the toolbar. Almost every major search engine has a toolbar, including Yahoo. Yahoo’s toolbar can be easily downloaded from their Web site. Downloading the Yahoo Toolbar makes the toolbar appear at the top of your browser every time you open it. Below is a short list of some of the Yahoo Toolbar’s many features:

Yahoo Toolbar - Search the Web from Anywhere Online

As the Yahoo toolbar is entirely Web-based, all users have to do is pull up the Yahoo Web page, sign in and access the toolbar. Toolbar options and customizations are “carried” with you wherever you have access to the Internet.

Yahoo Toolbar – Easy Web Surfing, Pop-up Blocker and Anti-Spy Software

The Yahoo Toolbar provides what’s called a “Pop-Up Blocker” which, when activated, is intended to help prevent annoying pop-ups from showing up on your computer screen when you’re using the Internet. The Toolbar also uses Anti-Spy technology which is meant to prevent others from monitoring your Internet use. The Toolbar can help you remove programs that may be spy-ware, and help tell you which programs you should keep.

Yahoo Toolbar - Customize and Access Your Toolbar from Any PC

The Yahoo Toolbar can be quickly and easily customized so that only your desired options are visible every time you sign in. For example, if you’re a frequent stock checker, you can add the “stock” tab to the toolbar. One click on this tab and you’re instantly connected to Yahoo’s stock and money information area. You can customize the toolbar to reflect your interests in movies, music, food, weather, even shopping!  

Discover and Add Fresh Content to My Yahoo!

Yahoo is constantly adding new content to their toolbars, so check back frequently to see if there is anything you might like to add.

How to Download the Yahoo Toolbar

It’s easy, especially with a broadband Internet connection! Simply go to Yahoo’s Web site and look for the “download Yahoo toolbar” icon. Follow the on-screen instructions, and you’ll be on your way to customizing your toolbar to your interests and needs!