{"product_id":"the-internet-for-dummies-isbn-9781118967690","title":"The Internet For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet up and running on the Internet—the fast and easy way\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you're an Internet newcomer and want to get up to speed without all the intimidating technical jargon, \u003ci\u003eThe Internet For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e has you covered. With over 5,000,000 copies sold*, \u003ci\u003eThe Internet For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the #1 choice for Internet newcomers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCatches you up on the latest online trends, from social networking sites to blogs and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes the latest on Google Chrome, getting good search results, and sharing files\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers choosing and connecting to an Internet provider, establishing an e-mail account, getting on the web, and finding the sites that matter most\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition, \u003ci\u003eThe Internet For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Includes all formats and all editions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Getting Started with the Internet 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What’s So Great about the Internet? 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Is the Internet Safe? Viruses, Spyware, Spam, and Other Yucky Stuff 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Kids and the Internet 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Internet, Here I Come! 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Assembling Your Gear and Climbing on the Net 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Setting Up Your Own Network or Wi-Fi Hotspot 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Welcome to the Wild, Wonderful, Wacky Web 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Taking Your Browser for a Spin 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Hanging Out with Friends Online 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: It’s in the Mail: Sending and Receiving Email 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Putting Your Mail in Its Place 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Getting Social with Facebook and Google+ 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Tweeting about Your Life 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Typing and Talking Online 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: The Web Is Full of Cool Stuff 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Needles and Haystacks: Finding Almost Anything Online 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Music and Video on the Web 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: More Shopping, Less Dropping 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Banking, Bill Paying, and Investing Online 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Putting Your Own Stuff on the Web 305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Making a Splash Online 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Blogging: The World Reads Your Diary 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Fun Things You Can Do Online 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Worthwhile Things to Do Online 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 347\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn R. Levine\u003c\/b\u003e is a recognized technology expert and consumer advocate who works against online fraud and email spam. \u003cb\u003eMargaret Levine Young\u003c\/b\u003e is a technology author who has written on topics ranging from the Internet to Windows to Access.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePick the web browser that works best for you\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet up email and find anything with a web search\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake advantage of Facebook\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e, Twitter\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e, and other social media sites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStream media on your PC or mobile device\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeed to stay connected? 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