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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.
List of contents
From the contents:
The Missing Credits
Introduction
Part One: Getting Online
Chapter 1. Getting Online
Broadband Connections (Fast)
The Broadband Setup
Sharing a Broadband Connection
Dial-Up Connections (Slow)
Meet the Modem
Finding an ISP
Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection (Windows)Setting Up a Dial-Up Connection (Macintosh)
Wireless Connections (Awesome)
WiFi at Home
How to Join a Hot Spot
Software
Web Browsers
Email Programs
Instant Messaging Programs
Security Software
Advanced Connection Tricks (Windows)
Dialing Rules Tab
Modems Tab
Advanced Tab
Advanced Connection Tricks (Mac OS X)
Switching Locations
About the author
David Pogue schreibt eine wöchentliche Technikkolumne in der New York Times, hat als Korrespondent für CBS News Sunday Morning einen Emmy gewonnen, wurde 2006 von der Online News Association für seine Online-Beiträge ausgezeichnet und hat die Buchreihe 'The Missing Manual' ins Leben gerufen. Er ist Autor oder Co-Autor zahlreicher Bücher in dieser Reihe und weitere unter dem Label 'Für Dummies'. In seinem zweiten Leben war David früher am Broadway tätig und ist Zauberer und Pianist.
Jude D. Biersdorfer ist Autorin und hat von 1998 an die wöchentlichen Leserfragen zum Thema Computer bei der New York Times benatwortet. Ihr Themenspektrum reicht von indianischer Kunst aus dem 17. Jahrhundert bis zur Welt der weiblichen Hacker, unter anderem hat sie für den Rolling Stone, den New York Times Book Review und das AIGA Journal of Graphic Design geschrieben. Biersdorfer lebt in New York und ist bekannt für ihre Begeisterung für die BBC wie auch für Banjos.
Summary
The Internet is synonymous with change - that's one of its charms, and one of its headaches. This book introduces readers to the many tools that make the modern Internet such a great way to stay connected. It is useful for anyone just venturing into cyberspace, as well as the experienced users who could use an update to the internet applications.
