So you've got your computer connected to Columbia's network. So you've installed the famous NCSA Mosaic and is spending your leisure time "Surfing the Net." Why are you still using the archaic text-based combination of Kermit and Pine to "do" your email? Are you really tapping the full potential of your Internet connection? In this insert, we will explore a few readily available network applications that will make it faster and easier to navigate the Internet. These handy programs have a few things in common. First, all are written for the Microsoft Windows Operating Environment. Secondly, they all require a Winsock-compliant TCP/IP manager. Finally, all programs are freeware or shareware and are widely available on FTP sites all over the world.