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Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies







Publisher: For Dummies;

by Linda Criddle and Nancy Muir

2009

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0470457457

ISBN-13: 978-0470457450

PDF

387 Pages

15.6 MB





The Internet is amazing, but the risks you’ve heard about are real, too. You can avoid being a victim of online crime with the simple steps for staying safe online that you’ll find in Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies.



Here’s the guide you need to steer safely through the hazards so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and do dozens of other things online — more securely. Learn to protect yourself from online predators, create strong passwords, find reliable information, spot e-mail and phishing scams, and much more.

Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, and participate in online discussions—securely

See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, online banking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way

Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engines effectively, and sidestep suspicious ads

Discover how personal information is collected and used by legitimate companies — and by crooks

Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, and know what makes you vulnerable

Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself at risk

Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft and scams



There’s even a glossary of common computer terms and a guide to your rights when using the Internet. Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure by showing you how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.