I need a new machine, but have been putting it off and off and off because of the hassle of setting up a new one. You know, reinstalling the internet software, resetting passwords because the IP address has changed, all that. I'm using a PC bought seven years ago running WIN 98 (added a big flat panel monitor a couple of years ago) and when I started having problems, I figured it was time. Then I downloaded Firefox as my browser and all my problems went away. This browser is FREE, powerful, and can be set up to do just what you want. No popup-blocking software needed. Among all it's features, it even utilizes the spell and grammar check feature from MS Word. I never had a spell checker work in ANY message board till now. And it will move all your bookmarks from IE into the program automatically. Download and installation is easy. Try it, you'll like it. It may negate the need for you to get a new machine.