About the book
 
The Internet For Dummies walks readers through getting online, getting a feel for the tools that connect you to the Internet, and getting to and around the sites everyone is talking about. The book includes Parts on: Welcome to the Internet - a guide to what's online, how to deal with annoyances like spam and spyware, and how to control what kids see and do online. Internet, Here I Come! - a step-by-step walk through picking a provider, getting hooked up, and sharing a connection in your home or with other devices. Web Mania - provides a tour through popular Web browsers, including the new Google Chrome, getting good search results, finding music and video, shoppibn, banking, and sharing files. E-Mail, Chat, and Other Ways to Hang Out Online - covers what the title says: dealing with e-mail and connecting with friends. Also includes info on voice chat online. Putting Your Own Stuff on the Net - helps readers find the sites where sharing info and content works best, from hot social networking sites to photo and video sharing The Part of Tens - the traditional closer in For Dummies books examines troubleshooting tips and fun places to visit online.