Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies »

Linda Criddle is an internationally recognized Internet safety and technology expert and President of Lookbothways Inc., which develops online safety curriculum and software. Nancy C. Muir has written more than 40 books on technologyand is the Director of Content Development for Lookbothways. Learn more at www.ilookbothways.com.

Protect your privacy and use the Internet more securely with advice from safety experts

Isn't the Internet amazing? But oh, the risks you've heard about - online identity theft, e-mail scams trying to separate you from your bank accounts, phony medical information, and more. Here's the guide you need to steer through the hazards with confidence, so you can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and do dozens of other things online - more securely.

• Have fun - find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, and participate in online discussions - safely

• Choose passwords with muscle - they don't have to be hard to remember, just hard to guess

• Keep your information to yourself - see how personal info is collected and used by legitimate companies - and crooks

• Safely surfin' - follow these tips to set up a browser, use search engines effectively, and sidestep suspicious ads

• Protect your pocket - with strong passwords and reasonable caution, online banking and bill-paying might be safer than using your neighborhood bank

• Stay healthier with online advice - discover how to spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft and scams

• Learn how to spot online risks - discover how online criminals think, how to recognize risks, and how seniors can become safer online

Open the book and find:

• The tools you need to protect your computer from viruses

• A guide to your rights when using the Internet

• How you can help keep your grandchildren safer online

• A glossary of common computer terms

• Ways to find movies, games, and music to enjoy online

• How to use social networking sites safely

• Surprising ways your personal information can be stolen

Introduction.

Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely.

Chapter 1: Understand What’s Going On Out There.

Chapter 2: How the Internet Views You.

Chapter 3: Raise Your Safety Bar Today.

Part II: Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk.

Chapter 4: Navigating the Internet Safely.

Chapter 5: Risk-Free E-Mail.

Chapter 6: Posting Photos and Videos Safely.

Chapter 7: Sharing Your Information with Others.

Chapter 8: Getting the Most from Social Networks and .Blogging.

Chapter 9: Dating Safely Online.

Chapter 10: Being Entertained Online.

Chapter 11: Grandparents Rule!

Part III: Protecting Your Wealth and Your Health.

Chapter 12: Shop ’Til You Drop . . . But Safely.

Chapter 13: Watching Your Pennies Online.

Chapter 14: Healthcare That Makes You Feel Better.

Part IV: Being Proactive.

Chapter 15: Using Technology to Keep You Safer.

Chapter 16: Knowing Your Rights and Making a Difference.

Glossary.

Index.