Synopsis
The latest update to a perennial bestseller gets you up andrunning on the Internet!
Now in its lucky thirteenth edition, this peerless book hasoutsold and outlasted all the competition. Veteran authors JohnLevine and Margaret Young return with an updated road map to boththe online tools and resources that have defined the Internet foryears, as well as all the new things that keep Internet usersinterested. You′ll not only find a lot of the basics presented in astraightforward and friendly style, you′ll also get the latest onsocial networking, security, and much more.
The authors begin with an overview of all thingsInternet–related and branch into vital topics such as keepingpersonal information secure and protecting your kids online. You′llgain valuable insight to web browsers, search options, onlineshopping, and personal finance tools. Before you know it, you′llknow how to use Internet tools to find, stream, download, or sharemusic, video, and photos. Helpful advice on staying in touch walksyou through setting up and using online e–mail, chat, and socialnetworking sites.
- Introduces you to what′s online, how to deal with annoyanceslike spam and spyware, and how to control what your kids see and doonline
- Walks you through picking a provider, getting hooked up to theInternet, and sharing a connection in your home or with otherdevices
- Gives you a guided a tour through popular web browsers, gettinggood search results; finding music and video; shopping; banking;and sharing files
- Also covers e–mail, connecting with friends, online chats, andmore
- Helps you find the hot social networking sites and see how tohandle photo and video sharing
Get going and get online with this easy–to–understand, helpfulguide!
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About the Author
John R. Levine is a recognized technology expert. He isemployed as a consumer advocate battling online fraud and e–mailspam.
Margaret Levine Young is a software engineer and alongtime tech author. She has tackled topics ranging from Accessand the Internet to Windows and beyond.
From the Back Cover
Stop missing out! It′s time to discover all the Internet has tooffer let′s get started!
The Internet is an essential part of life for millions. Are youready to join them? Let this book be your guide it′s beengiving new Internet users confidence for 18 years! You′ll learn howto get online and find things on the web, download music andmovies, shop, exchange e–mail, bank and pay bills, join Facebookand Twitter, and much more.
Meet the Internet see what it is, interpret the lingo,and learn all about security and privacy issues
Climb aboard move step by step through picking anInternet provider and getting your computer online
Ready, set, browse use your browser to find your wayaround the web
Communicate exchange e–mail and instant messages, useInternet–based video conferencing, and chat
Make friends get started with Facebook and Twitter andknow how to safeguard your information
Entertain yourself enjoy videos and music, shop foranything you want, pay your bills, and manage your investments all online
Watch out sidestep online hazards such as spam, spyware,and viruses
Publish start a blog to share your views, or post photosand videos online
Open the book and find:
What parents should know to keep kids safe
Where to find online games
Why you should consider using Firefox or Chrome
How to set up a home network
Cool things you can find and do online
Secrets for filtering spam outof your e–mail
Twitter tips
Advice on using Facebook privacy options
Learn to:
Pick the web browser that works best for you
Set up e–mail and find anything with a web search
Take advantage of Facebook, Twitter, and other social mediasites
Stream media on your PC or mobile device
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