Using the Internet Safely for Seniors for Dummies - Hardcover

Criddle, Linda; Muir, Nancy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410418839 ISBN 13: 9781410418838

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2009

Synopsis

Isn't the internet amazing? But, oh, the risks you've heard about - identity theft, e-mail scams, phony medical information, and more. Here's the guide you need to avoid the hazards with confidence, so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, anddo dozens of other things online more securely. Experts show you how to keep your computer virus-free, use social networking sites safely, protect your personal information, and keep your grandchildren safe online.

About this title

About the Author

Linda Criddle is an internationally recognized Internet safety and technology expert and President of Lookbothways Inc., which develops online safety curriculum and software. Nancy C. Muir has written more than 40 books on technologyand is the Director of Content Development for Lookbothways. Learn more at www.ilookbothways.com.

From the Inside Flap

Protect your privacy and use the Internet more securely with advice from safety experts

Isn′t the Internet amazing? But oh, the risks you′ve heard about – online identity theft, e–mail scams trying to separate you from your bank accounts, phony medical information, and more. Here′s the guide you need to steer through the hazards with confidence, so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and do dozens of other things online – more securely.

• Have fun – find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, and participate in online discussions – safely
• Choose passwords with muscle – they don′t have to be hard to remember, just hard to guess
• Keep your information to yourself – see how personal info is collected and used by legitimate companies – and crooks
• Safely surfin′ – follow these tips to set up a browser, use search engines effectively, and sidestep suspicious ads
• Protect your pocket – with strong passwords and reasonable caution, online banking and bill–paying might be safer than using your neighborhood bank
• Stay healthier with online advice – discover how to spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft and scams
• Learn how to spot online risks – discover how online criminals think, how to recognize risks, and how seniors can become safer online

Open the book and find:

• The tools you need to protect your computer from viruses
• A guide to your rights when using the Internet
• How you can help keep your grandchildren safer online
• A glossary of common computer terms
• Ways to find movies, games, and music to enjoy online
• How to use social networking sites safely
• Surprising ways your personal information can be stolen

Edition details

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1410418839
• ISBN 13: 9781410418838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 471