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How to Use a PS3 as an Internet Browser

The PlayStation 3 has a built-in Ethernet port and Wi-Fi adapter. It utilizes the Internet for features such as the PlayStation Network and Netflix. However, it is also used as an Internet browser with the built-in browser application. Since the PS3 has a USB hub, you can connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the device for convenient navigation. Additionally, you can install plug-ins such as Flash on-the-fly to view sites, such as YouTube, which require the Adobe Flash plugin.

Instructions

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  Turn on the PS3.
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  Navigate to the "Network" tab in the main menu.
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  Scroll down to "www" which is the PS3 Internet browser.
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  Press "X" on the controller to open the browser.
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  Press the "Start" button to bring up an address bar which allows you to enter URLs.
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  Enter the URL with the on-screen keyboard. Or, connect a USB keyboard to enter the URL through the keyboard.
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  Press "Start" again to navigate to the web page.
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  Press the triangle button to pull up the menu. The options are "Search," "File," "Back," "Forward," "Refresh," "Home," "Bookmarks," "History" and "Exit."

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