How This Book Is Organized
This book is conveniently divided into several handy parts to help you
find what you need.➟ Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely:
This part helps you understand what’s going on out
there that puts Internet users at risk, including the
predators’ activities, e-mail scams, ID theft, and more.
You find out how the financial model online makes
information about you — your interests, location,
shopping habits, and more — into a very valuable
commodity. Chapter 3 helps you get much safer right
away by modifying some typical risky behavior
quickly and easily.➟ Part II: Use the Internet While Dodging the Risk: In
these chapters, you begin to explore the Internet,
starting with the basics of navigating with an Internet
browser, such as Internet Explorer. You discover the
ins and outs of safe e-mailing, how to post photos
and videos safely, and how to protect your personal
information online.After you have the basics about getting around and
posting safely, you get to explore the fun side of the
Internet, safely. These chapters cover the world of
social networking and blogging, online games, virtual
worlds, and entertainment, and how you and your
grandkids can have fun online together.➟ Part III: Your Wealth and Your Health:The Internet
isn’t all games and videos. You can use your computer
to shop, manage your money, and get advice about
your health. Of course, the trick is to do all these
things without putting yourself at risk, and that’s
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