Cover image for Using the Internet safely for seniors for dummies / by Linda Criddle and Nancy Muir.
TITLE:
Using the Internet safely for seniors for dummies / by Linda Criddle and Nancy Muir.
Publication Date:
2009
Publication Information:
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley Pub.,
Physical Description:
xii, 371 p. : ill.
Additional Contributors:
Summary:
Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, andparticipate in online discussions--securely See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, onlinebanking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engineseffectively, and sidestep suspicious ads Discover how personal information is collected and used bylegitimate companies -- and by crooks Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, andknow what makes you vulnerable Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself atrisk Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft andscams. There's even a glossary of common computer terms and aguide to your rights when using the Internet. Using the InternetSafely For Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure byshowing you how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780470457450
General Note:
Includes index.