Over the past fifteen years, the Internet has had an enormousimpact on communication and commerce all over the world. With agrowing and diverse population of internet users out there, theworld has definitely become a smaller place. Over 450 millionpeople use the Internet for email correspondence, ecommerce, socialnetworking, research, local and worldwide news reports, and muchmore.
Whether you are just starting out in your online travels or evenif you have been online for awhile, The Internet ForDummies, shows you how to do everything better and faster.You'll surf the Web, do research, conduct businesstransactions, and much more--like a seasoned pro!
The Internet For Dummies will walk you through thefundamentals of the Internet, as well as provide more advancedtechniques and features to explore once you get your feet on theground. This resourceful guide will help you:
* Connect to the Internet and understand the different ways toconnect, including wireless, DSL, and cable
* Set up an e-mail account and communicate through e-mail
* Explore other communication tools such as Instant Messaging andmessage boards
* Use search engines like Yahoo! and Google to browse andresearch
* Shop and sell online
* Investigate online Web communities like blogs and socialsites
* Create your own Web page and handle general Internethousekeeping
In this fully updated edition, The Internet for Dummieswill help you get the most out of your Internet experience. Writtenby renowned authors, this book is sure to be valuable to both newusers and experienced ones alike.
John R. Levine
Allg. Internet Computer-Ratgeber End-User Computing Internet Internet General