2. Collecting your web history ~ We ask that you collect your web activities over a 2-3 day period. Choosing days when you are most actively working on your research (as opposed to teaching or service) would be ideal. ~ Please use login information provided in e-mail. ~ You may opt out or pause recording at any time.

3. Step #1: Select “Options” from Tools menu

4. Step #2: Select “Connections” tab

5. Step #3: Click on “Settings”

6. Step #4: Define proxy settings 2. Enter proxy address & port number 3. Click OK 1. Check “use a proxy server” box

7. Step #5: Quit Internet Explorer & re-launch

8. Step #7: Use web regularly

9. Pause proxy at any time Uncheck “use a proxy server” box Click OK

10. Data generated Timestamp (unix) Website viewed

11. Frequently asked questions ~ The proxy server should not slow down your access beyond possibly a second or two. If a website fails to load, disable the proxy server. ~ We will not collect keystrokes. None of your personally identifying information will be recorded.

12. Frequently asked questions (continued) ~ If using multiple computers, please feel free to use our proxy server for each of them (even at the same time). ~ If you forget the password, or the password does not work, click “ c ancel ” when prompted for a password, enter the settings menu, and select “ n o proxy ” to disable the proxy server. Please send us an e-mail to receive a new password.

13. Many thanks for your help! Please contact Monica Bulger ( [email_address] ) if you have any questions or encounter any difficulties.