Book description
The Internet is almost synonymous with change--that's one of its charms, and one of its headaches. You may think you know the Internet, but are you really up to speed on internet telephones, movie and TV downloading, blogging, gaming, online banking, dating, and photosharing?
This utterly current book covers:
- Getting Online. Readers will have all the information they need to decide what kind of broadband connection works best for them, which browser they should use, and what kind of spyware-fighting and virus-and spam-protection measures they need to protect themselves.
- Finding Information. Google may be the leading search site, but it's certainly not the only game in town. This book introduces a diverse and useful collection of sites that help uncover everything from health care information, to shopping, travel and finance, to dependable reviews and ratings.
- Movies, music, and photos. The Web's teeming with entertainment--and not just the sort of postage-stamp sized videos that only a geek could love. Learn where to download movies, watch TV online, listen to music, play games, and post and share photos with friends.
- Keeping in touch. Email's only the beginning. This book introduces readers to the many tools that make the modern Internet such a great way to stay connected. From Web-based discussion groups to instant messaging programs, and from blogs and podcasts to Internet-based phone calls, this book will help you join the conversation.
Ideal for anyone just venturing into cyberspace, this book is also perfect for more experienced users who could use an update to today's most exciting internet applications.
Publisher resources
Table of contents
- The Missing Credits
- Introduction
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I. Getting Online
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1. Getting Online
- 1.1. Broadband Connections (Fast)
- 1.2. Dial-Up Connections (Slow)
- 1.3. Wireless Connections (Awesome)
- 1.4. Software
- 1.5. Advanced Connection Tricks (Windows)
- 1.6. Advanced Connection Tricks (Mac OS X)
- 2. Surfing the Web
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1. Getting Online
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II. Finding Information
- 3. How to Search the Web
- 4. Searching by Information Type
- 5. News and Blogs
- 6. Reviews and Ratings
- III. Shopping, Travel, and Finance
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IV. Entertainment and Media
- 10. Games and Gambling
- 11. Music and Audio
- 12. Videos, Movies, and TV
- 13. Photos
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V. Communicating with Others
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14. Email
- 14.1. Email Program vs. Web-Based Email
- 14.2. Setting Up Your Email Program
- 14.3. Writing and Sending Messages
- 14.4. Reading and Organizing Email
- 14.5. Fighting Email Pests
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15. Instant Messages and Chat
- 15.1. Instant Messaging: An Introduction
- 15.2. IM Services: The Catalog
- 16. Discussion Groups
- 17. Social Networking
- 18. Skype & VoIP: Internet Phones
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14. Email
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VI. Internet Power and Protection
- 19. Your Own Blogs, Web Sites, and Podcasts
- 20. Living on the Web
- 21. Staying Safe
- Index
- About the Authors
- Colophon
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: The Internet: The Missing Manual
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2006
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9780596527426
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