Special Edition
Using the Internet and Web

$29.99 US 701 pp. ISBN 0789726130 September 2001 Que Michael Miller, Author

Do what you want to do—online! Special Edition Using the Internet and Web helps you get up and running with the most popular online activities, from surfing and shopping to ripping and coding. The focus is on getting things done, without worrying about the software or technologies involved. You'll learn the basic steps—and receive valuable advice and tips on the best ways to accomplish your tasks. Whether you just want to message a friend or set up your own Web site, you'll find what you need in Special Edition Using the Internet and Web!

Connect!

• Choose the best Internet service provider for your needs
• Get a faster connection with DSL and cable modems
• Tweak your connection for ultimate speed
• Share a single connection with multiple computers
• Connect when you’re on the road – even if you don’t have a PC
• Make a wireless connection with your cell phone or PDA

Communicate!

• Keep in touch with POP or Web-based e-mail
• Send instant messages with AIM, ICQ, MSN Messenger, and more
• Talk in real-time with Internet chat
• Join a community of users with newsgroups, mailing lists, and message boards
• Put your best face forward with a real-time Webcam
• Use the Internet to make personal telephone calls—or host a videoconference

Search!

• Find anything online with Google, Yahoo!, and other search sites
• Learn the difference between search engines and directories
• Determine which search engine delivers the best results
• Fine-tune your queries to find the sites you want
• Look up names, addresses, and phone numbers online
• Kid-proof your searches with family-oriented sites and software

Surf!

• Surf safely and privately—and protect your computer from outside attack
• Find the best sites for kids, students, parents, and seniors
• Buy and sell almost anything at eBay—and guarantee a winning bid by sniping
• Get a great deal from online retailers—without getting ripped off
• Manage your money—and your career—online
• Play the latest online games—with other users

Download!

• Find and play the latest MP3 digital audio files
• Learn how to use Napster, Gnutella, and other file-swapping services
• Listen to Internet radio and TV stations
• Download programs and utilities from the biggest software archives
• Determine the best file formats for sending files to other users
• Use the Web for online backup and storage

Build!

• Use Yahoo! GeoCities to create a simple Web page
• Create a sophisticated Web page with HTML
• Learn the most useful HTML codes
• Find the right Web page hosting service for your needs
• Register for your own personal domain name
• Run a Web server from your own computer

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