A method for efficiently saving data to tape, preferably within the ANSI X3. Control devices such as keyboards, mice, and switches, for example, are often accompanied by software which allows users to configure the device response to suit their physical abilities, situation and task. In a second illustrative embodiment, the Internet Scanning system includes optical character reader programmed to read URLs printed on various types of print media which, when read thereby, automatically connect the Internet Client System to the Internet Server supporting the Web-site specified by the read URL.