Author : John R. Levine
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 48,60 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781568846200
Get in and get right out with just the information you need -- without reading tons of extra material! Book jacket.
Author : John R. Levine
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 21,40 MB
Release : 2000-02-14
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780764506758
The Internet is an active medium. You can’t just sit and watch it like television; you have to try things, poke around, and find the sites, information, and people that you need and enjoy. The Internet For Dummies Quick Reference, 8th Edition, puts you on the road to online discovery and keeps you on track by showing you how to Buy the right computer hardware for Internet access Select an Internet Service Provider to make the connection Use popular e-mail programs Get the real deal on privacy, security, and cookies Buy and sell on the Internet Speak the online language with glossary guidance This down-to-earth reference includes all the tasks and resources you really need, lies flat on your desk so that you can type with both hands, and weighs less than a laptop computer. The latest edition in a regularly updated series covers the newest versions of Internet Explorer and Netscape Web browsers, e-mail client software, and other basic Internet tools. You can expect to get the nitty-gritty on Getting into the swim with Web surfing Finding the best online resources for research and support Sending voice and pictures over the Internet Choosing between Windows and Macintosh systems Reading newsgroups and browsing with America Online Tapping shareware and freeware software Uploading and downloading files with ease The Internet For Dummies Quick Reference, 8th Edition, also introduces you to the whys and wherefores of building and posting a Web page, a document that has its own URL and that can express anything you want to a big, wide world of visitors. Whether the Internet's new territory to you or you've been Web-wise for quite a while, this up-to-date, fast, and fun resource will have you cyber-traveling in style in no time!
Author : Nancy C. Muir
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,51 MB
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0470502711
The Internet is amazing, but the risks you’ve heard about are real, too. You can avoid being a victim of online crime with the simple steps for staying safe online that you’ll find in Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies. Here’s the guide you need to steer safely through the hazards so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and do dozens of other things online — more securely. Learn to protect yourself from online predators, create strong passwords, find reliable information, spot e-mail and phishing scams, and much more. Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, and participate in online discussions—securely See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, online banking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engines effectively, and sidestep suspicious ads Discover how personal information is collected and used by legitimate companies — and by crooks Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, and know what makes you vulnerable Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself at risk Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft and scams There’s even a glossary of common computer terms and a guide to your rights when using the Internet. Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure by showing you how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.
Author : David N. Greenfield
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 47,33 MB
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1119711878
A guidebook to beating internet addiction and screen overuse and for living a fuller life There’s no escaping it―we live in a digital world. We work, play, socialize, and learn online, and the Internet provides many amazing opportunities. Unfortunately, because of our basic biology, we’re all susceptible to overuse and addiction to screens. Video games, social media, porn, and even scrolling online, taps into that pleasurable dopamine reward system. So, when is it time to log off or put the phone down and get help? Overcoming Internet Addiction For Dummies gives you the information, resources, and the self-assessment tools you need to discover how much is too much, along with practical suggestions on what to do about it. Learn how to take back control of your time and attention—or help your kids or loved ones get control of theirs. This comprehensive, user-friendly overview of Internet addiction is full of helpful and proven methods to help foster a healthy, balanced, and sustainable life with screens. Discover the basic biology of addiction, including why children and teens are especially susceptible. Become aware of the cognitive, psychological, and physical effects excess Internet and screen use. Learn how social media, video gaming, and Internet pornography could be getting in the way of real-time living. Find out why smartphones are not smart for you to use all the time. Understand the science of how and why you can become addicted to your screens so you can unplug more easily and use your time for what matters most. Empower yourself and your children to build a positive relationship with the Internet and digital technology. This book can help you and your loved ones plug back into life and show you where you can find information, resources, support, and treatment. Overcoming Internet Addiction is about taking back control of your time and attention and learning to manage your screen use, so it doesn’t manage you.
Author : Joseph Steinberg
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,66 MB
Release : 2019-10-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1119560322
Protect your business and family against cyber attacks Cybersecurity is the protection against the unauthorized or criminal use of electronic data and the practice of ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information. Being "cyber-secure" means that a person or organization has both protected itself against attacks by cyber criminals and other online scoundrels, and ensured that it has the ability to recover if it is attacked. If keeping your business or your family safe from cybersecurity threats is on your to-do list, Cybersecurity For Dummies will introduce you to the basics of becoming cyber-secure! You’ll learn what threats exist, and how to identify, protect against, detect, and respond to these threats, as well as how to recover if you have been breached! The who and why of cybersecurity threats Basic cybersecurity concepts What to do to be cyber-secure Cybersecurity careers What to think about to stay cybersecure in the future Now is the time to identify vulnerabilities that may make you a victim of cyber-crime — and to defend yourself before it is too late.
Author : John R. Levine
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,60 MB
Release : 2006-05-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781740311601
Created especially for the Australian customer! Get things done, find the stuff you want online If you've been feeling left behind while the world went online, wait no longer! With this friendly guide to translate Internet jargon, you'll find joining the online revolution is easy and a whole lot of fun. Fully updated, The Internet For Dummies, 3rd Australian Edition, gets you up to speed on broadband, wireless connections, email, blogging, Google and staying safe on the Internet. Discover how to: Install and operate a Web browser Establish and use an email account Keep yourself and your kids safe online Shop, bank and pay bills with your PC Download and play music and videos
Author : Jason Coombs
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 35,90 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781568843353
In the comical Dummies fashion, Jason and Ted Coombs take Net users and turn them into Net programming wizards in no time at all. This book clarifies all the abstract aspects of Internet programming, lists resources available to create fascinating and useful Net programs, and contains valuable coupons to CTS, an Internet service provider.
Author : John R. Levine
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 37,22 MB
Release : 2011-02-08
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1118051394
Now updated to cover the latest browsers, including Internet Explorer 7 and the newest version of Firefox Packed with new information on the latest Internet trends, including talking over the Internet using Skype, having fun on MySpace, building a simple Web page, sharing photos on Flickr, and posting and viewing videos on YouTube Includes coverage of browsers, search engines, music and video sites, shopping, financial services, file downloads, e-mail, instant messaging, viruses, spam, and creating a personal Web site or blog
Author : John R. Levine
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,66 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780764505089
Covers everything beginning Internet users need to go online and start using e-mail, the World Wide Web, and other communications tools.
Author : Andrew Dagys
Publisher : CDG Books Canada
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781894413022
Whether you′re logging on to the Web for the first time or conducting an advanced search, the sheer amount of information available online can make your experience a frustrating one. Fortunately, The Internet For Canadians For Dummies provides a handy reference guide to help you figure out what′s available, how to use it, and what′s unique for Canadian Web surfers. The first part of this book introduces you to some important tips and terminology for getting started; it also explains basic trends in the online world. Later chapters explore the many uses of the Internet –– from shopping and investing to building your own Web page, it′s all here in easy–to–understand English. The Internet For Canadians For Dummies also helps you stay connected with folks down the hall or across the world via e–mail, instant messages, chatting, and newsgroups. Use the enclosed CD–ROM to access a wide range of programs that enable you to send and receive mail, access cool graphics, download information from the Internet, and build personal Web pages.
