The Internet For Dummies, 14th Edition

Get up and running on the Internet—the fast and easy way

If you’re an Internet newcomer and want to get up to speed without all the intimidating technical jargon, The Internet For Dummies has you covered. With over 5,000,000 copies sold*, The Internet For Dummies is the #1 choice for Internet newcomers.

Inside, 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.

• Catches you up on the latest online trends, from social networking sites to blogs and more
• Includes the latest on Google Chrome, getting good search results, and sharing files
• Covers choosing and connecting to an Internet provider, establishing an e-mail account, getting on the web, and finding the sites that matter most

Now in its 14^th edition, The Internet For Dummies 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.

*Includes all formats and all editions

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting Started with the Internet
Chapter 1: What’s So Great about the Internet?
Chapter 2: Is the Internet Safe? Viruses, Spyware, Spam, and Other Yucky Stuff
Chapter 3: Kids and the Internet

Part II: Internet, Here I Come!
Chapter 4: Assembling Your Gear and Climbing on the Net
Chapter 5: Setting Up Your Own Network or Wi-Fi Hotspot
Chapter 6: Welcome to the Wild, Wonderful, Wacky Web
Chapter 7: Taking Your Browser for a Spin

Part III: Hanging Out with Friends Online
Chapter 8: It’s in the Mail: Sending and Receiving Email
Chapter 9: Putting Your Mail in Its Place
Chapter 10: Getting Social with Facebook and Google+
Chapter 11: Tweeting about Your Life
Chapter 12: Typing and Talking Online

Part IV: The Web Is Full of Cool Stuff
Chapter 13: Needles and Haystacks: Finding Almost Anything Online
Chapter 14: Music and Video on the Web
Chapter 15: More Shopping, Less Dropping
Chapter 16: Banking, Bill Paying, and Investing Online

Part V: Putting Your Own Stuff on the Web
Chapter 17: Making a Splash Online
Chapter 18: Blogging: The World Reads Your Diary

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 19: Ten Fun Things You Can Do Online
Chapter 20: Ten Worthwhile Things to Do Online