The Complete Idiot S Guide To The Internet

Yoursquo;re nobodyrsquo;s fool. Youfigure the Internet is more than a place for people who gamble with their credit cards, online chatterers, and celebrity adoration pages, but yoursquo;ve never really explored it. The Complete Idiotrsquo;s Guidetrade; to the Internet, Seventh Edition makes sense of this Web world. From an Internet overview, through email and browsers, and newsgroups and more, this book untangles it all and makes the most of your Internet navigation. Written in a language that speaks to you, makes you laugh, and heck, may even make you money, this best seller has you up and surfing successfully in no time. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; --Simple explanations about how to work on the Internet nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; --Valuable tips about avoiding common pitfalls nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; --Expert advice about the hottest ways to enhance your Internet possibilitiesnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; --Easy-to-follow instructions that let you get up and running quickly nbsp;

With this book, users are shown the basics of the Internet: sending e-mails, searching the Net, ordering online, and so forth. No previous knowledge is assumed, and all computer jargon is explained. The CD-ROM includes free subscription to Virgin-Net.

Discusses how to set up defenses against hackers and online con artists, encryption methods, anonymizer software, spam, viruses, identity theft, firewalls, and ways to safeguard online purchases.

Information in an instant. That is what this book gives. Readers can learn the basics of the internet, and before they know it, they will be sending emails, searching the Net, and ordering online. They will receive a basic introduciton to the features of the Internet, then let loose on the cool stuff. The Internet ' You cannot get away from it, but if you're going to make the most of the revolution then you need to understand it and use it to your advantage. Well, everything you need to know is right here. Written in plain English, The Complete Idiot's guide to the Internet: UK & Ireland 2001 makes sense of the online world, answering all your questions and a whole lot more. From emailing friends to booking a holiday, from downloading music to chatting online, it's all here, and targeted for the UK and Irish user. Simple explanations Invaluable tips and common pitfalls Jargon busters Easy to follow instructions

Get connected The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Creating a Social Network takes reader through the technical aspects of creating a successful site-and addresses the responsibilities involved in running one. • Covers how to build and maintain a website through a white label service such as GroupSite or Ning, and by using customized software for creating one's own network • Addresses such issues as privacy, authenticity, fostering participation, quality versus quantity, moral and ethical guidelines, and much more • Americans now average more than six hours per month on social networks, with an active unique social network audience estimated to be from 149 million—up 29 percent from 2009 • Ad revenue taken in by social networking sites is growing rapidly, and many people and companies are looking for ways to get in on this growth

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