Startup GoInstant is a service for people to jointly browse a website remotely without any downloads or plug-ins.

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This is abundantly clear when taking a browse through deceasedaccount.com, a website which describes the policies (or lack thereof) for dealing with media and social media accounts of close friends or relatives who have passed away.

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Almost every time you visit a website to browse or even buy something, some details about your visit are stored.

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These days if you can browse the web, you can build a website.

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In addition, consumers can browse any website from their mobile device and, with a single tap on their mobile screen, redirect and launch that site on their Samsung Smart TV.

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That said, the big ideas on Motif are free to browse, so even if you never become a client, mine the website for stock picks.

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On the website you have more time to browse, so you might want a wider set of information.

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The first to do so in Japan is Fuji Xerox, which in May started a publishing-on-demand venture that lets customers browse through publications on its website and pick the material they want.

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