The Internet for Dummies

Learn to: - Pick the web browser that works best for you - Set up email and find anything with a web search - Take advantage of Facebook®, Twitter®, and other social media sites - Stream media on your PC or mobile device
Need to stay connected? Here's your fun and easy road map to the Internet!
The Internet is the home for commerce, entertainment, and instant communication. It's also a tool that changes so fast it needs a guidebook. The Internet For Dummies fills that need with advice on connecting with devices of all sorts, establishing email and social accounts, finding and sharing content, and staying safe and private while living online. - What the Internet is - get a handle on this amazing network of networks and see how to stay safe and protect your privacy - Dive in - follow simple steps to load software, choose an Internet provider, get your device configured, and venture onto the web - Browse among the browsers - check out different browser options, including Google Chrome(TM) - Hang out - establish an email account to communicate with friends and take advantage of phone and video conferencing options - Be social - set up Facebook and Twitter accounts and discover the world of social media - Find what you need - explore ways to get the best search results, locate people, discover cool sites, and shop - Be part of it - find out how to put your own writing, photos, and videos online
Open the book and find: - Simple advice for connecting to the Internet - Cool online things for kids - How to avoid computer viruses and email spam - Tips on connecting to a wi-fi network - Steps for joining leading social media sites - All about banking, paying bills, and investing online - How to share your thoughts on a blog - Where to share photos, listen to music, and shop - Tips for troubleshooting problems with your connection

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.