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The Internet: The Missing Manual
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.
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