| Description |
206 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Internet introduction -- Getting connected -- Using the World Wide Web -- Multimedia web content -- Online shopping and auctions -- Travel and finance -- E-mail -- IM, newsgroups, and chat rooms -- Internet security basics -- Identity theft, phishing, viruses, and spyware. |
| Summary |
Provides the answers to many questions, including, "Is the Internet safe? What is a browser plug-in? Where can I get a firewall? What is phishing? How does my computer get a virus? What is secure shopping? Can I buy airline tickets online? How do I check for stock quotes? What's in an e-mail address? What can I do about spam? What is an IM? What are chat rooms? Are wireless networks safe? Can I listen to music on the Internet? What is a search engine?" |
| Subject |
Internet and older people.
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Computers and older people.
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World Wide Web.
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Electronic mail systems.
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Teleshopping.
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Computer security.
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| Added Author |
Thomas, Todd M.
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| ISBN |
0976546507 |
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