Chapter 1: Choosing an Internet Service Provider for Your Home     3 What the Internet Is--And How It Works     4 Understanding Internet Service Providers     4 Connecting to Your ISP     5 Examining Different Types of Internet Connections     6 DSL     7 Cable     7 Fiber Optic     8 Satellite     8 Dial-Up     9 Comparing Different Types of Connections     9 Installing Internet Service     11 Install with a Modem and Wireless Router     12 Install with an Internet Gateway     13 Chapter 2: Connecting to the Internet--At Home or Away     17 Connecting to a Home Network     17 Connect with a Windows 10 Computer     18 Connect with a Windows 8/8.1 Computer     20 Connect with a Windows 7 Computer     22 Connect with a Mac Computer     23 Connect with an Apple iPhone or iPad     24 Connect with an Android Smartphone or Tablet     25 Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot     26 Connect with a Windows 10 Computer     26 Connect with a Windows 8/8.1 Computer     28 Connect with a Windows 7 Computer     30 Connect with a Mac Computer     31 Connect with an Apple iPhone or iPad     31 Connect with an Android Smartphone or Tablet     33 Chapter 3: Choosing and Using a Web Browser     37 Comparing Web Browsers     38 Using Microsoft Edge for Windows 10     39 Go to a New Web Page     39 Work with Tabs     40 Save Favorite Pages     41 Return to a Favorite Page     41 Browse in Private     42 Browse in Reading View     43 Configure Browser Settings     44 Using Internet Explorer     45 Go to a New Web Page     45 Work with Tabs     46 Save Favorite Pages     46 Return to a Favorite Page     47 Browse in Private     48 Configure Browser Settings     48 Using Google Chrome     49 Open and Browse Web Pages     50 Work with Tabs     51 Bookmark Favorite Pages     52 Return to a Bookmarked Page     53 Browse Anonymously in Incognito Mode     54 Configure Browser Settings     54 Using Mozilla Firefox     55 Open and Browse Web Pages     55 Work with Tabs     56 Bookmark Favorite Pages     57 Return to a Bookmarked Page     57 Browse Anonymously in Private Mode     58 Configure Browser Settings     59 Using Apple Safari     59 Open and Browse Web Pages     60 Work with Tabs     61 Bookmark Favorite Pages     61 Return to a Bookmarked Page     62 Browse Anonymously in Private Mode     62 Configure Browser Settings     63 Chapter 4: Browsing and Searching the Web     65 How the Web Works     65 Browsing the Web     68 Enter a Web Address     69 Follow a Link     70 Searching the Web     70 How Search Engines Work     71 How Web Searches Work     71 Constructing an Effective Query     72 Searching with Google     73 Conduct a Basic Search     74 Fine-Tune Your Search Results     75 Search for Images     76 Searching with Bing     77 Conduct a Basic Search     78 Fine-Tune Your Search     78 Search for Images     79 Researching Online with Wikipedia     80 Search Wikipedia     80 Read an Article     81 Chapter 5: Shopping Safely Online     85 Making a Purchase Online     85 Discover Online Retailers     86 Search or Browse for Merchandise     87 Examine the Product     88 Make a Purchase     89 Check Out and Pay     90 How to Shop Safely Online     92 Shop Safely     92 Buying and Selling on eBay     94 Bid in an eBay Auction     95 Buy a Fixed Price Item     97 Sell an Item     99 Buying and Selling on Craigslist     102 Buy an Item on Craigslist     102 Sell an Item on Craigslist     104 Chapter 6: Using Facebook and Other Social Media     109 Using Facebook     109 Discover Friends on Facebook     110 Post a Status Update     112 Find Out What Your Friends Are Up To     115 Explore Your Friends’ Timelines     117 Using LinkedIn     118 Edit Your Profile     119 Find New Connections     120 Receive and Reply to Private Messages     122 Compose a New Message     123 Post a Status Update     124 Using Pinterest     125 Create New Pinboards     125 Find and Repin Interesting Items     126 Pin an Item from a Web Page     127 Find People to Follow     129 Using Twitter     130 Find Tweeters to Follow     131 View Tweets     132 Post a Tweet     134 Chapter 7: Finding Old Friends--And Making New Ones     137 Discovering Old Friends on Social Media     138 Find Friends on Facebook     138 Find Colleagues on LinkedIn     141 Searching for Friends on Google and Bing     143 Finding Friends on People Finder Sites     145 AnyWho     145 PeekYou     145 Spokeo     146 That’sThem     146 White Pages     147 Zabasearch     147 Making New Friends on Online Dating Sites     149 eHarmony Senior Dating     150 Match.com     150 OKCupid     151 OurTime     152 SeniorPeopleMeet     153 Chapter 8: Finding News, Sports, and Weather Online     157 Reading the News Online     157 National and International News     158 Local News     160 Keeping Up with Your Favorite Sports Online     161 Sports Portals     162 Major League Sports Sites     163 Getting Weather Forecasts Online     165 Weather Portals     165 Chapter 9: Watching Movies, TV Shows, and Videos Online     169 Watching Movies and TV on Netflix     170 Watch a Program on Netflix     170 Watching TV Shows on Hulu     173 Watch TV Programs on Hulu     173 Viewing and Sharing Videos on YouTube     175 View a Video     175 Upload Your Own Video     177 Chapter 10: Listening to Music Online     181 Listening to Streaming Music Services     182 Listen to Pandora     182 Listen to Spotify     184 Listening to Local Radio Stations Online     186 Listen to iHeartRadio     186 Listen to TuneIn     188 Chapter 11: Getting Productive Online     193 Using Microsoft Office Online     194 Create or Open a File     195 Use Word Online for Word Processing     196 Use Excel Online for Spreadsheets     198 Use PowerPoint Online for Presentations     200 Using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides     202 Create or Open a File     202 Use Google Docs for Word Processing     204 Use Google Sheets for Spreadsheets     205 Use Google Slides for Presentations     207 Storing Your Files Online     209 Use Google Drive     210 Use Microsoft OneDrive     211 Chapter 12: Sharing Your Photos Online     215 Sharing Photos with Google Photos     216 Upload Photos from Your PC     217 View Photos     218 Share Photos with Others     219 Download Photos to Your PC     221 Use the Google Photos Mobile App     222 Sharing Photos on Flickr     225 Upload Photos from Your PC     225 View Photos     227 Download Photos to Your PC     228 Share Photos with Others     229 Sharing Photos on Shutterfly     231 Upload Photos from Your PC     232 View Your Photos     233 Share Photos with Others     234 Print Photos     235 Chapter 13: Exploring Your Genealogy Online     239 Using Ancestry.com     239 Start Your Family Tree     240 View Your Family Tree     242 Using FamilySearch     244 Create a Family Tree     244 Search for Additional Information     246 Chapter 14: Managing Your Finances Online     249 Banking Online     249 Do Online Banking     250 Pay Your Bills Online     251 Tracking Your Investments     252 View Financial Information Online     252 Chapter 15: Tracking Your Health Online     255 Finding Medical Information Online     255 Search Online Health Sites     256 Searching for Physicians Online     258 Find a Doctor     258 Ordering Prescription Drugs Online     259 Shop Online Pharmacies     260 Chapter 16: Playing Games Online     263 Exploring Different Types of Games     263 Arcade Games     264 Board Games     264 Brain Training Games     265 Card Games     266 Casino Games     266 Puzzle and Matching Games     267 Simulation Games     268 Sports Games     268 Trivia Games     269 Word Games     270 Finding Online Games     271 Discover Multigame Websites     272 Find Other Games Online     273 Chapter 17: Emailing Friends and Family     277 Understanding How Email Works     277 Email Addresses     278 POP/IMAP Email     278 Web-Based Email     279 Emailing with Gmail     280 Receive and Reply to Messages     280 Send a New Message     282 Send a File as an Attachment     283 Emailing with Yahoo! Mail     284 Receive and Reply to Messages     284 Send a New Message     285 Send a File as an Attachment     286 Chapter 18: Video Chatting with Friends and Family     289 Video Calling with Skype     290 Add a Contact     290 Make a Video Call     292 Make a Voice Call     293 Video Calling with Google Hangouts     294 Start a Video Hangout     294 Make a Voice Call     296 Chapter 19: Exploring the Mobile Internet with Your Smartphone or Tablet     299 Connecting and Browsing on an iPhone or iPad     299 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network     300 Browse the Web with Safari     303 Connecting and Browsing on an Android Phone or Tablet     305 Connect to a Wi-Fi Network     305 Browse the Web with Chrome     308 Discovering Essential Mobile Apps     310 Email Apps     311 Social Media Apps     312 Video Chat Apps     313 Streaming Video Apps     315 Streaming Music Apps     316 Shopping Apps     317 Other Useful Apps     319 Chapter 20: Staying Safe Online     323 Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Scams     324 Avoid Phishing Scams     325 Keep Your Private Information Private     327 Hide Personal Information on Facebook     329 Make Your Facebook Posts Private     330 Protecting Against Online Fraud     331 Identify Online Scams     331 Avoid Online Fraud     333 Avoid Offline Fraud     333 Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware     336 Identify a Malware Infection     336 Protect Against Malware Infection     338 Use Anti-Malware Software     339 Protecting Against Online Attacks and Intrusions     340 Employ a Firewall     340 Glossary     343Index     351

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