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.

The perfect book to help anyone 50+ get the most out of the Internet--safely and securely! My Internet for Seniors helps you quickly and easily get online and start using everything the Internet has to offer. With step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading, you’ll quickly be getting the most out of your online experience. Top-selling author Michael Miller wrote this book from his 50+ perspective, and it covers everything you need to connect your computer, tablet, or smartphone to the Internet and start accessing websites, email, social networks, and more. Choose the right type of Internet service for your home Connect to the Internet--at home or away Choose and use the right web browser for your needs Browse and search the Web Shop safely online Use Facebook and other social media Find old friends and make new ones online Find news, sports, and weather online Enjoy TV shows, movies, and music online Get productive with online office apps Share your photos online Research your family tree online Manage your finances and track your health Play online games Email friends and family Video chat in real time Explore the mobile Internet with your tablet or smartphone Stay safe and secure while online

This newest edition of the best-selling Internet guide for seniors offers even more valuable information specifically geared toward the fastest growing segment of PC users today. The book's author, Richard "Mr. Modem" Sherman, is widely recognized in the senior community as a knowledgeable computing expert and syndicated columnist. Although there are many titles that lead readers through the Internet maze, this book is the only one targeting mature adults with a non-threatening tone and easy, step-by-step examples that make getting around on the Internet easy and fun.

A friendly, no-nonsense guide intended specifically for the over-55 market, which brings a lively approach to getting seniors up and running on the Internet. Sidebars and interviews with seniors now using the Internet for a variety of purposes, help to bring the text to life. An extensive review of appropriate sites and resources provides a user-friendly look at where to go and what to do online. Hints and tips simplify computer selection and set up; e-mail use; web navigation and use of the Internet for a variety of needs.