The Internet is amazing, but the risks you’ve heard about arereal, too. You can avoid being a victim of online crime with thesimple 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 thehazards so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and dodozens of other things online — more securely. Learn toprotect yourself from online predators, create strong passwords, find reliable information, spot e-mail and phishing scams, and muchmore.
* Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, andparticipate in online discussions–securely
* See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, onlinebanking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way
* Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engineseffectively, and sidestep suspicious ads
* Discover how personal information is collected and used bylegitimate companies — and by crooks
* Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, andknow what makes you vulnerable
* Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself atrisk
* Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft andscams
There’s even a glossary of common computer terms and aguide to your rights when using the Internet. Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure byshowing you how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.
Here’s the guide you need to steer safely through thehazards so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and dodozens of other things online — more securely. Learn toprotect yourself from online predators, create strong passwords, find reliable information, spot e-mail and phishing scams, and muchmore.
* Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, andparticipate in online discussions–securely
* See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, onlinebanking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way
* Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engineseffectively, and sidestep suspicious ads
* Discover how personal information is collected and used bylegitimate companies — and by crooks
* Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, andknow what makes you vulnerable
* Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself atrisk
* Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft andscams
There’s even a glossary of common computer terms and aguide to your rights when using the Internet. Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure byshowing you how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.
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Innehållsförteckning
Introduction.Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely.
Chapter 1: Understand What’s Going On Out There.
Chapter 2: How the Internet Views You.
Chapter 3: Raise Your Safety Bar Today.
Part II: Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk.
Chapter 4: Navigating the Internet Safely.
Chapter 5: Risk-Free E-Mail.
Chapter 6: Posting Photos and Videos Safely.
Chapter 7: Sharing Your Information with Others.
Chapter 8: Getting the Most from Social Networks and.Blogging.
Chapter 9: Dating Safely Online.
Chapter 10: Being Entertained Online.
Chapter 11: Grandparents Rule!
Part III: Protecting Your Wealth and Your Health.
Chapter 12: Shop ’Til You Drop . . . But Safely.
Chapter 13: Watching Your Pennies Online.
Chapter 14: Healthcare That Makes You Feel Better.
Part IV: Being Proactive.
Chapter 15: Using Technology to Keep You Safer.
Chapter 16: Knowing Your Rights and Making a Difference.
Glossary.
Index.
Om författaren
Linda Criddle is an internationally recognized Internet safety and technology expert and President of Lookbothways Inc., which develops online safety curriculum and software. Nancy C. Muir has written more than 40 books on technologyand is the Director of Content Development for Lookbothways. Learn more at www.ilookbothways.com.
Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 384 ● ISBN 9780470502716 ● Filstorlek 6.7 MB ● Utgivare John Wiley & Sons ● Publicerad 2011 ● Nedladdningsbara 24 månader ● Valuta EUR ● ID 2318679 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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