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Index
About This E-Book
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Author
About AARP and AARP TEK
Dedication
Acknowledgments
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
1. Choosing an Internet Service Provider for Your Home
What the Internet Is—And How It Works
Understanding Internet Service Providers
Connecting to Your ISP
Examining Different Types of Internet Connections
DSL
Cable
Fiber Optic
Satellite
Dial-Up
Comparing Different Types of Connections
Installing Internet Service
Install with a Modem and Wireless Router
Install with an Internet Gateway
2. Connecting to the Internet—At Home or Away
Connecting to a Home Network
Connect with a Windows 10 Computer
Connect with a Windows 8/8.1 Computer
Connect with a Windows 7 Computer
Connect with a Mac Computer
Connect with an Apple iPhone or iPad
Connect with an Android Smartphone or Tablet
Connecting to a Public Wi-Fi Hotspot
Connect with a Windows 10 Computer
Connect with a Windows 8/8.1 Computer
Connect with a Windows 7 Computer
Connect with a Mac Computer
Connect with an Apple iPhone or iPad
Connect with an Android Smartphone or Tablet
3. Choosing and Using a Web Browser
Comparing Web Browsers
Using Microsoft Edge for Windows 10
Go to a New Web Page
Work with Tabs
Save Favorite Pages
Return to a Favorite Page
Browse in Private
Browse in Reading View
Configure Browser Settings
Using Internet Explorer
Go to a New Web Page
Work with Tabs
Save Favorite Pages
Return to a Favorite Page
Browse in Private
Configure Browser Settings
Using Google Chrome
Open and Browse Web Pages
Work with Tabs
Bookmark Favorite Pages
Return to a Bookmarked Page
Browse Anonymously in Incognito Mode
Configure Browser Settings
Using Mozilla Firefox
Open and Browse Web Pages
Work with Tabs
Bookmark Favorite Pages
Return to a Bookmarked Page
Browse Anonymously in Private Mode
Configure Browser Settings
Using Apple Safari
Open and Browse Web Pages
Work with Tabs
Bookmark Favorite Pages
Return to a Bookmarked Page
Browse Anonymously in Private Mode
Configure Browser Settings
4. Browsing and Searching the Web
How the Web Works
Browsing the Web
Enter a Web Address
Follow a Link
Searching the Web
How Search Engines Work
How Web Searches Work
Constructing an Effective Query
Searching with Google
Conduct a Basic Search
Fine-Tune Your Search Results
Search for Images
Searching with Bing
Conduct a Basic Search
Fine-Tune Your Search
Search for Images
Researching Online with Wikipedia
Search Wikipedia
Read an Article
5. Shopping Safely Online
Making a Purchase Online
Discover Online Retailers
Search or Browse for Merchandise
Examine the Product
Make a Purchase
Check Out and Pay
How to Shop Safely Online
Shop Safely
Buying and Selling on eBay
Bid in an eBay Auction
Buy a Fixed Price Item
Sell an Item
Buying and Selling on Craigslist
Buy an Item on Craigslist
Sell an Item on Craigslist
6. Using Facebook and Other Social Media
Using Facebook
Discover Friends on Facebook
Post a Status Update
Find Out What Your Friends Are Up To
Explore Your Friends’ Timelines
Using LinkedIn
Edit Your Profile
Find New Connections
Receive and Reply to Private Messages
Compose a New Message
Post a Status Update
Using Pinterest
Create New Pinboards
Find and Repin Interesting Items
Pin an Item from a Web Page
Find People to Follow
Using Twitter
Find Tweeters to Follow
View Tweets
Post a Tweet
7. Finding Old Friends—And Making New Ones
Discovering Old Friends on Social Media
Find Friends on Facebook
Find Colleagues on LinkedIn
Searching for Friends on Google and Bing
Finding Friends on People Finder Sites
AnyWho
PeekYou
Spokeo
That’sThem
White Pages
Zabasearch
Making New Friends on Online Dating Sites
eHarmony Senior Dating
Match.com
OKCupid
OurTime
SeniorPeopleMeet
8. Finding News, Sports, and Weather Online
Reading the News Online
National and International News
Local News
Keeping Up with Your Favorite Sports Online
Sports Portals
Major League Sports Sites
Getting Weather Forecasts Online
Weather Portals
9. Watching Movies, TV Shows, and Videos Online
Watching Movies and TV on Netflix
Watch a Program on Netflix
Watching TV Shows on Hulu
Watch TV Programs on Hulu
Viewing and Sharing Videos on YouTube
View a Video
Upload Your Own Video
10. Listening to Music Online
Listening to Streaming Music Services
Listen to Pandora
Listen to Spotify
Listening to Local Radio Stations Online
Listen to iHeartRadio
Listen to TuneIn
11. Getting Productive Online
Using Microsoft Office Online
Create or Open a File
Use Word Online for Word Processing
Use Excel Online for Spreadsheets
Use PowerPoint Online for Presentations
Using Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Create or Open a File
Use Google Docs for Word Processing
Use Google Sheets for Spreadsheets
Use Google Slides for Presentations
Storing Your Files Online
Use Google Drive
Use Microsoft OneDrive
12. Sharing Your Photos Online
Sharing Photos with Google Photos
Upload Photos from Your PC
View Photos
Share Photos with Others
Download Photos to Your PC
Use the Google Photos Mobile App
Sharing Photos on Flickr
Upload Photos from Your PC
View Photos
Download Photos to Your PC
Share Photos with Others
Sharing Photos on Shutterfly
Upload Photos from Your PC
View Your Photos
Share Photos with Others
Print Photos
13. Exploring Your Genealogy Online
Using Ancestry.com
Start Your Family Tree
View Your Family Tree
Using FamilySearch
Create a Family Tree
Search for Additional Information
14. Managing Your Finances Online
Banking Online
Do Online Banking
Pay Your Bills Online
Tracking Your Investments
View Financial Information Online
15. Tracking Your Health Online
Finding Medical Information Online
Search Online Health Sites
Searching for Physicians Online
Find a Doctor
Ordering Prescription Drugs Online
Shop Online Pharmacies
16. Playing Games Online
Exploring Different Types of Games
Arcade Games
Board Games
Brain Training Games
Card Games
Casino Games
Puzzle and Matching Games
Simulation Games
Sports Games
Trivia Games
Word Games
Finding Online Games
Discover Multigame Websites
Find Other Games Online
17. Emailing Friends and Family
Understanding How Email Works
Email Addresses
POP/IMAP Email
Web-Based Email
Emailing with Gmail
Receive and Reply to Messages
Send a New Message
Send a File as an Attachment
Emailing with Yahoo! Mail
Receive and Reply to Messages
Send a New Message
Send a File as an Attachment
18. Video Chatting with Friends and Family
Video Calling with Skype
Add a Contact
Make a Video Call
Make a Voice Call
Video Calling with Google Hangouts
Start a Video Hangout
Make a Voice Call
19. Exploring the Mobile Internet with Your Smartphone or Tablet
Connecting and Browsing on an iPhone or iPad
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Browse the Web with Safari
Connecting and Browsing on an Android Phone or Tablet
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Browse the Web with Chrome
Discovering Essential Mobile Apps
Email Apps
Social Media Apps
Video Chat Apps
Streaming Video Apps
Streaming Music Apps
Shopping Apps
Other Useful Apps
20. Staying Safe Online
Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Scams
Avoid Phishing Scams
Keep Your Private Information Private
Hide Personal Information on Facebook
Make Your Facebook Posts Private
Protecting Against Online Fraud
Identify Online Scams
Avoid Online Fraud
Avoid Offline Fraud
Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Other Malware
Identify a Malware Infection
Protect Against Malware Infection
Use Anti-Malware Software
Protecting Against Online Attacks and Intrusions
Employ a Firewall
Glossary
Index
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