| The content boom on the Internet has been explosive in the past few years with more than a billion people surfing worldwide. Internet Simplified shows beginning level computer users how to get comfortable surfing the web and how to navigate the flood of information once they find what they're looking for. Users will find helpful information on the most talked about newcomers to the online world such as social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, blogging, and downloading media content from YouTube and iTunes, as well as an introduction to the old standbys such as email, auction sites, and instruction for safe surfing. Coverage on how to safeguard against viruses and SPAM and keep computers free from unwanted visitors is approached in a gentle, user-friendly manner so anyone can apply the techniques and be free from troublesome intrusions. Full-color screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions guide readers through the intricacies of navigating the web in a friendly, approachable way. The updated design features a more sophisticated look and larger fonts and images to make this a perfect reference for all ages.
Are you new to computers? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax! You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to using the Internet — a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book and discover just how easy it is to use the Web.
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Choose an Internet service provider
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Surf with Internet Explorer®, FireFox®, and Safari®
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Research, read news, view photos, and bank online
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Use e-mail, instant messaging, and chat features
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Protect your children and your privacy
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Read and respond to blogs, or start your own
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Self-contained, two-page lessons
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Full-color screen shots
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Succinct explanations
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"Simplify It" sidebars
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