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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication Page
About the Author
About the Reviewers
Acknowledgements
Preface
Errata
Table of Contents
1. Your Smartphone/Tablet
Structure
Objective
How phones became smart?
Tablets
Device hardware
Android software interface
What is a gesture?
Setting up a new Android smartphone
Personalizing your device
Finding an app
Choosing a background photo
Choosing a ringtone and volume
Choosing a screensaver
Customizing your screen lock
Adjusting your display size
Using phone features
Making a call
Receiving a call
Call controls
Sending and reading SMS
Typical tasks on your device
Adjust screen brightness
Auto rotate
Managing contacts
Adding, modifying, and searching contacts
Contacts storage
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Checking space usage
Toggle flight mode
Capturing a screenshot
Some common apps
Clock
Calendar
Calculator
Installing apps securely
Play Store
Security and permissions
Searching and installing apps
Updating and uninstalling apps
Conclusion
Key terms
2. Your Computer/Laptop
Structure
Objective
Your computer
What is a computer?
Types of personal computers
Computer hardware
Internal hardware
Internal interfaces
External interfaces
Computer peripherals
Your computer's keyboard
Your computer's mouse
Software interface
Starting a computer
Windows 10 interface
Start menu
Window
Taskbar
System tray
Desktop
Files
File explorer
Recycle bin
Action center
Clipboard
Turning off your computer
Personalizing your computer
Setting a desktop background
Setting a lock screen
Common tasks on a computer
Managing your files
Create a Text file
Create a shortcut to a program or a file
Check space usage
Taking a screenshot
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Changing settings
Computer security
Types of malicious programs
Dealing with security
Prevention and cure
Security best practices
Managing programs on your computer
View list of programs installed
Removing a program
Installing a program
Keyboard shortcuts
Conclusion
Key terms
3. The Internet
Structure
Objective
What is the internet?
A real-life analogy
Internet concepts
Anatomy of a URL
How the internet works?
The web browser
Browsing on your PC
Browsing on your smartphone/tablet
Beyond your web browser and PC/smartphone
Programs and apps
Other internet-enabled devices
Internet security
Content on the internet
Creation of content
Free and paid content
Uses of the internet
Conclusion
Key terms
4. Connections
Structure
Objective
Connection mediums and media
Connection directionality
Digital and analog media
Classification of data connections
IP-based connections
LAN connection
Wi-Fi
Mobile data network
Fiber
Your internet connection
Non-IP-based connections
Bluetooth
USB
Consumer infrared
Audio and video connections
Combinations of IP-based and non-IP-based connections
Hotspots and tethering
Viewing data from smart devices online
Understanding connection speed
Usage of different connections
Conclusion
Key terms
5. Email
Structure
Objective
What is Email?
The human network analogy
Email and the internet
Email protocols
Email program/apps
Gmail
Gmail web interface
Gmail mobile app
Email concepts
Signing up for email
Your mailbox
Organizing emails
Folders
Labels
Folders and labels on Gmail
Gmail categories
Gmail inbox type
Parts of an email
Email actions
Composing an email
Replying to an email
Forwarding an email
Printing an email
Other email actions in Gmail
Gmail features
Conversation/threaded view
Search
Filters
Gmail as an email tool
Email etiquette
Other Google web apps
Email and security
Conclusion
Key terms
6. Photos
Structure
Objective
Introduction
Basics of digital photos
Attributes of a digital photo
Picture quality
File formats
Acquiring photos
Clicking a picture
Managing photos
Google Photos
Modifying photos
Basic image modifications
Sharing photos
Sending an image
Sharing an image
Sharing online for a limited time/views
Other photo services
Using photos
Picture privacy
Conclusion
Key terms
7. Music and Videos
Structure
Objective
Introduction
Basics of sound
Attributes of a digital audio
Audio quality
File formats
Basics of videos
Attributes of a digital video
Video quality
File formats
Acquiring audio/videos
Recording an audio
Shooting a video
Managing media
Modifying songs and videos
Sharing audio/videos
Music streaming services
YouTube music
Video streaming services
YouTube
Shooting and using videos
Video privacy
Conclusion
Key terms
8. Productivity Apps
Structure
Objective
Introduction to productivity apps
Types of productivity apps
Editor vs. viewer apps
Offline vs. online apps
Native vs. web apps
Free vs. licensed apps
Significance of the categorization
Some common apps
Documents
Creating/opening/exporting a document
Text formatting
Additional content
Page layout features
Other useful features
Presentations
Creating/opening a slideshow
Presentation features
Slide content
Slide animations and transitions
Spreadsheets
Creating/opening a spreadsheet
Worksheet layout and cell operations
Formulas and functions
Portable Document Format (PDF)
Converting to PDF
Sharing documents
File privacy and security
Conclusion
Key terms
9. Maps
Structure
Objective
Introduction to Maps
Paper maps
Digital maps
Place
Source, destination, and distance
Route, time, and mode
Google Maps
Planning a trip
Navigation
Sharing
Conclusion
Key terms
10. Social Media
Structure
Objective
Introduction to social networking
Types of social networks
Social media terminology
Facebook
People profiles
Businesses on social media
Network connections
Indirect networks
Anatomy of a post
Feed
Content interactions
Private messaging
Instagram
Twitter
Privacy on social media
Who
You and your information
Your content
Apps
Privacy from specific people
Social media etiquette
Conclusion
Key terms
11. Online Communication
Structure
Objective
Introduction to online communication
Communicating online versus online communication
Features and interface elements
Common interface elements
Google Hangouts
Privacy in online communication
Conclusion
Key terms
12. WhatsApp
Structure
Objective
Introduction to WhatsApp
People
Your profile
Communication
Types of communication
Chat
Audio and video call
File attachments
Group communication
Message actions
Common actions
Actions on Sent Messages
Actions on received messages
Managing data
Download preferences
Managing space on your phone
Notifications
Status updates
Utility features
Managing your privacy
Profile info privacy
Message privacy
Group privacy
Status update privacy
Etiquette and responsibility
WhatsApp etiquette
Responsibility
Conclusion
Key terms
13. Money and Payments
Structure
Objective
Introduction to money and payments
Introduction to money sources
Introduction to payment methods
Money transactions on the Internet
Payment methods in India
NEFT, IMPS, and RTGS
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
Credit card
Digital wallets
Inter-source transactions
Cash
Transacting securely
Conclusion
Key terms
14. Managing your Privacy
Structure
Objective
Introduction to information privacy
Classification of information
Privacy versus security
Social engineering
Conclusion
Key terms
15. Reviews
Structure
Objectives
Introduction to reviews
Anatomy of a review
Navigating reviews
Popular review websites
Deriving insights from reviews
Conclusion
Key terms
16. E-commerce
Structure
Objectives
Introduction to e-commerce
E-commerce terminology
Key pages on an e-commerce website
Ordering workflow
Product research and selection
Product discovery
Add to your cart
Cart checkout
Order confirmation
Online and offline commerce models
Post-ordering actions
Tracking
How tracking works?
Tracking alerts
Examples of tracking
E-commerce
Couriers
India Post
Movie/event booking
Conclusion
Key terms
17. Booking Travel Online
Structure
Objective
Introduction to online travel booking
Advantages of online travel booking
Online travel booking process
Booking workflow
Post-booking actions
Product discovery
Hotel booking
Search criteria
Sort and filter
Search results
Hotel details
Booking information
Checkout
Booking confirmation
Post booking actions for hotels
Flight booking
Search criteria
Sort and filter
Search results
Booking information
Checkout
Booking confirmation
Post booking actions for flights
Train booking
Search criteria
Sort and filter
Search results
Booking information
Checkout
Booking confirmation
Post booking actions for trains
Bus booking
Search criteria
Sort and filter
Search results
Booking information
Booking confirmation
Post booking actions for buses
Packages
The downsides of travel research
Conclusion
Key terms
18. Beyond Your PC and Smartphone
Structure
Objective
Cloud computing
A recap of cloud computing applications
Pros and cons of cloud computing
Your TV and the Internet
Connecting your TV to the Internet
Categories of online TV content
Digital voice assistants
Types of voice assistants
Google Assistant
Customizing your Voice assistant
Voice assistants and home automation
Conclusion
Key terms
Summing it up
Staying tech-savvy
Technology and communication
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