Please point me to a guide for making/using little personlised icons some sites have in browser address window

Answer 1

If Im not mistaken, thats a javascript

http://www.planetsourcecode.com

and umm, here's a graphics generator for making the image online
http://tools.dynamicdrive.com/favicon/

and ummm #2, here's the directions and script =)
http://www.codelifter.com/main/javascript/favicon1.html

Answer 2

Sorry, you can only do this if you have a domain name (ex: www.namehere.com). you do it when you sign up or when you edit your profile! If you have a domain, most likely you use MS Paint, Use the pixel tool and make Your Icon (most HAVE a size requirement)

Answer 3

http://getfirefox.com/