The Internet For Dummies
Welcome aboard! This book is your ticket to the wide, wonderful InternetToday, the Internet is as much a part of everyday life as television — in fact, you can even watch TV on it. This book helps you get connected, shows you how to protect your family from online troublemakers, and introduces you to all the great stuff out there — music and video, online shopping, e-mail, social sites like Facebook and LinkedIn®, games, and much more!Don't get caught — learn what phishing, spyware, spam, viruses, worms, and pop-ups are and how to dodge themMake the connection — hook up DSL or cable Internet, configure a modem, and activate security softwareSeek and find — locate almost anything by using Googleor Bing, browse directories, find people, and get facts from WikipediaJust hangin' out — keep in touch via e-mail, instant messaging, and chat featuresHere I am — share your thoughts on a blog, post a video on YouTube®, or join the Twitter flockNew ways to browse — check out the newest features of Internet Explorer®, Firefox®, and Google ChromeMedia magic — discover iTunes®, Internet radio, online movies, hulu.com, podcasts, and moreEnlarge your horizons — explore virtual worlds and play games against competitors from around the globeOpen the book and find:Steps for choosing the best Internet service providerWhat a router is and when you need oneTips for Web browsing with Internet Explorer and FirefoxAdvice on reducing junk e-mailHelp with banking, shopping and paying bills online safelyPlaces to share your digital photosHow to find old friends on Facebook and other social sitesWhere the cool online music and videos hang outLearn to:Get connected to the Internet and share your connection with your other computersGet social with Facebook® and Twitter®Manage e-mail, connect with friends, and discover new Web sitesDeal with spam, spyware, and other online pitfalls