The Internet For Dummies - John R. Levine, Margaret Levine Young

The Internet For Dummies

Buch | Softcover
384 Seiten
2015 | 14th edition
For Dummies (Verlag)
978-1-118-96769-0 (ISBN)
27,81 inkl. MwSt
Get up and running on the Internet the fast and easy way If you're an Internet newcomer and want to get up to speed without all the intimidating technical jargon, The Internet For Dummies has you covered. With over 5,000,000 copies sold*, The Internet For Dummies is the #1 choice for Internet newcomers.
Get up and running on the Internet—the fast and easy way If you're an Internet newcomer and want to get up to speed without all the intimidating technical jargon, The Internet For Dummies has you covered. With over 5,000,000 copies sold*, The Internet For Dummies is the #1 choice for Internet newcomers.

Inside, you'll discover how to make the most of the Internet, get accustomed to popular sites, find the information and items you need fast, and stay away from the bad stuff floating around online.



Catches you up on the latest online trends, from social networking sites to blogs and more
Includes the latest on Google Chrome, getting good search results, and sharing files
Covers choosing and connecting to an Internet provider, establishing an e-mail account, getting on the web, and finding the sites that matter most

Now in its 14th edition, The Internet For Dummies covers the latest social networking tools, browser features, connection options, safety features, and so much more. Starting out with the basics, it walks you through getting online, picking an Internet provider, getting to know the different web browsers, dealing with e-mail and connecting with friends, finding the hottest sites to share photos and videos—and everything in between.

*Includes all formats and all editions

John R. Levine is a recognized technology expert and consumer advocate who works against online fraud and email spam. Margaret Levine Young is a technology author who has written on topics ranging from the Internet to Windows to Access.

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with the Internet 5

Chapter 1: What’s So Great about the Internet? 7

Chapter 2: Is the Internet Safe? Viruses, Spyware, Spam, and Other Yucky Stuff 15

Chapter 3: Kids and the Internet 35

Part II: Internet, Here I Come! 47

Chapter 4: Assembling Your Gear and Climbing on the Net 49

Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Own Network or Wi-Fi Hotspot 75

Chapter 6: Welcome to the Wild, Wonderful, Wacky Web 89

Chapter 7: Taking Your Browser for a Spin 109

Part III: Hanging Out with Friends Online 137

Chapter 8: It’s in the Mail: Sending and Receiving Email 139

Chapter 9: Putting Your Mail in Its Place 161

Chapter 10: Getting Social with Facebook and Google+ 177

Chapter 11: Tweeting about Your Life 191

Chapter 12: Typing and Talking Online 203

Part IV: The Web Is Full of Cool Stuff 229

Chapter 13: Needles and Haystacks: Finding Almost Anything Online 231

Chapter 14: Music and Video on the Web 251

Chapter 15: More Shopping, Less Dropping 269

Chapter 16: Banking, Bill Paying, and Investing Online 289

Part V: Putting Your Own Stuff on the Web 305

Chapter 17: Making a Splash Online 307

Chapter 18: Blogging: The World Reads Your Diary 321

Part VI: The Part of Tens 331

Chapter 19: Ten Fun Things You Can Do Online 333

Chapter 20: Ten Worthwhile Things to Do Online 341

Index 347

Erscheint lt. Verlag 17.3.2015
Sprache englisch
Maße 188 x 234 mm
Gewicht 499 g
Themenwelt Mathematik / Informatik Informatik Web / Internet
ISBN-10 1-118-96769-0 / 1118967690
ISBN-13 978-1-118-96769-0 / 9781118967690
Zustand Neuware
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