Best advice: For whatever browser you're using, click on Tool> Options (or the equivalent> Select each tab one at a time and see what setting options you have, customize the setting as you want> Close the browser> reopen.
Firefox> Tools> Options> Tabs> Check "Open new Windows in a new tab instead"
This 'habit' should have started when you got your first computer with your first operating system. Choosing File, Edit, View, Tools, etc. will open a whole new world for you.
The other part of today's learning lesson is:
Open Windows Explorer- either right click on Start> Explore or press Windows key + E. Acquaint yourself with your files and folders. Click on each + sign and expand the folder. You will be amazed at all you find these.
Doing a right click> Properties will give you information without opening the file or program. The right click-and the Context menu is one of the most powerful parts of the OS.
You will be using a browser and the operating system most of the time you spend on the computer. Learn what they have to offer and they will serve you well.