Why is it so difficult when you get a new laptop? I have spent most of the day trying to get to grips with it. Tried to set email up, did all the POP3 and SMtp things but I am getting error messages.
Spent ages trying to sort out google toolbar got it eventually. Then spent ages getting favourites toolbar sorted that but cannot find the icon that say add to toolbar. Also have not got the little box next to google sign that you can click on to open another page. When I want another page it opens over the top of the existing one very frustrating. But at least my back button works beautifully on here.
In Internet Explorer 9 (which you're likely to have on a new laptop) the New Tab Button is immediately to the right of the most recently opened tab. (Alternatively, just press Ctrl+T to open a new tab).
If you want to open a new tab (or window) from a link, RIGHT-click on the link and select the appropriate option.
You could try going back to the shop where you bought your computer and asking for help, (unless you bought it online).
Perhaps you could also phone the help desk of the manufacturer for assistance. I have always found Dell very helpful.