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Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

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  • Introduction.

    • About This Book.........................................................................................

    • Foolish Assumptions ..................................................................................

    • Why You Need This Book ..........................................................................

    • How This Book Is Organized.....................................................................

    • Get Going! ..................................................................................................



  • Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely ....................

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

      • Congratulations: You’re the Most Sought-After Generation Online.......

      • Roads Have Rules, The Internet Doesn’t .................................................

      • Online Anonymity ...................................................................................

      • It’s Not Always about Technology; It’s Often about Behavior...............

      • Hit or Myth: Online Information Exposure ...........................................

      • Keep Your Information Private................................................................

      • How Information Accumulates ...............................................................

      • Online Information Is Forever.................................................................



    • Chapter 2: How the Internet Views You ..............................................

      • Understand the Online Financial Model................................................

      • What Information Do Others Want, and Why? .....................................

      • How Posted Information May Be Used against You..............................

      • Set Boundaries for Information Exposure ..............................................

      • How Web Sites Use Demographics .........................................................

      • How Search Engines Use Your Information ...........................................

      • Understand Terms and Conditions.........................................................

      • Quizzes and Surveys.................................................................................

      • Protect Yourself.........................................................................................



    • Chapter 3: Raise Your Safety Bar Today..............................................

      • Avoid Online Chain Letters .....................................................................

      • Don’t Play Russian Roulette with Links ..................................................

      • Create Safer E-Mail Aliases ...................................................................... Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies

      • Use Passwords Wisely ..............................................................................

      • Recognize Weak Passwords......................................................................

      • Create Strong Passwords ..........................................................................

      • Beware of Simple Password Hints...........................................................

      • Figure Out Who’s Exposing You ..............................................................

      • Be Careful What You Share Online.........................................................

      • Avoid Risky Default Settings....................................................................

      • Spot Bad Sites a Mile Away......................................................................

      • Understand the Risks in Contests and Sweepstakes ..............................





  • Part II: Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk ...................

    • Chapter 4: Navigating the Internet Safely ...........................................

      • Choose the Best Browser for You ............................................................

      • Identify Secure and Trusted Web Sites ....................................................

      • Explore Browser Navigation ....................................................................

      • Use Tabs in Browsers ................................................................................

      • Set Up a Home Page ................................................................................

      • Add a Web Site to Favorites .....................................................................

      • Organize Favorites ....................................................................................

      • View Your Browsing History ....................................................................

      • Search the Internet ...................................................................................

      • Search Within a Web Page .......................................................................

      • Use Caution with Internet Ads................................................................

      • Avoid Download Theft and Plagiarism...................................................

      • Download Safely ......................................................................................

      • Customize Browser Security Settings ......................................................



    • Chapter 5: Risk-Free E-Mail ................................................................

      • E-Mail Safety Basics ..................................................................................

      • Create an E-Mail Account ........................................................................

      • Create Safe E-Mail Aliases........................................................................

      • Hide Your Name in E-Mails.....................................................................

      • Send an E-Mail ........................................................................................

      • Add an Attachment.................................................................................



    • Open an Attachment .............................................................................. Table of Contents

    • Forward E-Mails ......................................................................................

    • Reply to E-Mails ......................................................................................

    • Manage Spam ..........................................................................................

    • Use Spam Filters ......................................................................................

    • Use Verification Programs ......................................................................

    • File a Spam Complaint ..........................................................................

    • Recognize Fraud and Scams ...................................................................

    • Avoid the Latest E-Mail Scam-of-the-Day .............................................

    • Deal with Phishing E-Mails ...................................................................



  • Chapter 6: Posting Photos and Videos Safely ....................................

    • How a Picture Can Put You at Risk.......................................................

    • Share Photos Safely................................................................................

    • Share Videos Safely ................................................................................

    • Avoid Image Copyright Infringement...................................................

    • Use Web Cams .......................................................................................

    • Save Photos and Videos in Different Formats......................................



  • Chapter 7: Sharing Your Information with Others..............................

    • Your Information Is Online, Even If You Aren’t ..................................

    • Understand How Information Is Spread and Collected ......................

    • Consider the Cumulative Effect ............................................................

    • Find Yourself Online..............................................................................

    • Respect Other People’s Information .....................................................

    • Spot How People Expose Others ..........................................................

    • Use Discussion Boards...........................................................................

    • Participate in Chat ..................................................................................

    • Contribute to Social Journaling Sites ...................................................

    • Send and Receive Instant Messages (IMs) ............................................

    • Safety Tips for Instant Messaging..........................................................



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

    • Overview of Collaborative and Social Networking Sites.....................

    • Tips for Safe Blogging ............................................................................

    • Sign Up for a Social Networking Service .............................................. Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies

    • Spam and Other Malware on Blogs and Social Networks ..................

    • Understand Site Privacy Settings ...........................................................

    • Meet Someone Safely Offline................................................................

    • Online Quizzes and Surveys .................................................................

    • Report Abuse ..........................................................................................



  • Chapter 9: Dating Safely Online .......................................................

    • How Online Dating Works ....................................................................

    • Guidelines for Safer Online Dating ......................................................

    • Select a Dating Service ...........................................................................

    • Avoid Emotional Exposure ....................................................................

    • Understand How Criminals Groom Victims .......................................



  • Chapter 10: Being Entertained Online...............................................

    • Play a World of Games Online ............................................................

    • Safely Gaming Online ...........................................................................

    • Select a Gaming Site ..............................................................................

    • Play Console Games ..............................................................................

    • Play Games on Handheld Devices ........................................................

    • Play Games on Your Mobile Phone ......................................................

    • Participate in Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) .........

    • Gamble Online.......................................................................................

    • Access Videos and Music Online...........................................................



  • Chapter 11: Grandparents Rule!.......................................................

    • Understand How Kids Use the Internet................................................

    • Checklist for Online Family Safety........................................................

    • Help Protect Grandchildren Using E-Mail............................................

    • Help Create Safe Instant Messaging Experiences..................................

    • Stay Safer on Social Networking Sites ...................................................

    • Blog Safely ..............................................................................................

    • Understand Exposure in Quizzes and Surveys.....................................

    • Understand Mobile Phones and Texting ..............................................

    • Choose Between a Pre-Paid and Monthly Phone Account .................

      • Protect Students at School ..................................................................... Table of Contents

      • Play Games Safely ..................................................................................

      • Understand the Act of Cyberbullying ...................................................

      • Six Steps to Avoid and Prevent Cyberbullying .....................................

      • What to Do If Your Grandchild Is Cyberbullied..................................

      • Talk to Kids about Sexual Predators .....................................................

      • If You Think Your Grandchild Is Being Groomed................................

      • Report Sexual Abuse...............................................................................

      • Use Software to Keep Grandkids Safer .................................................

      • Protect Yourself As Well .........................................................................





  • Part III: Protecting Your Wealth and Your Health ...................

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

      • Overview of Online Shopping Safety ...................................................

      • Choose Safe Sites....................................................................................

      • Make Online Purchases .........................................................................

      • Sell on Classified Sites ...........................................................................

      • Buy on Classified Sites...........................................................................

      • Payment Services ....................................................................................

      • Online Auctions .....................................................................................



    • Chapter 13: Watching Your Pennies Online.......................................

      • Invest Online ..........................................................................................

      • Bank Online ...........................................................................................

      • Protect Your Identity Online .................................................................

      • Understand Medical ID Theft................................................................

      • Online Personal Health Records ...........................................................

      • Understand the Risk of Identity Theft by Age ......................................

      • Get Your Free Credit Reports .................................................................

      • Freeze Your Credit ..................................................................................

      • Continue Protecting Your Identity Online ...........................................



    • Chapter 14: Healthcare That Makes You Feel Better ..........................

      • Connect with Others with Similar Concerns .......................................

      • Be Wise about Using Online Medical Advice ......................................

      • Discount Drugs and Online Prescriptions ........................................... Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies

      • Medical Identity Theft............................................................................

      • Warning Signs of Health Fraud .............................................................

      • Surveys on Health Can Make You Sick .................................................

      • Miracle Medicine For Sale .....................................................................





  • Part IV: Being Proactive........................................................

    • Chapter 15: Using Technology to Keep You Safer ..............................

      • Understand Computer Security.............................................................

      • Understand Windows Update Options ................................................

      • Run Windows Update ............................................................................

      • Enable the Windows Firewall ................................................................

      • Turn On a Firewall On a Mac ................................................................

      • Run a Windows Defender Scan .............................................................

      • Set Up Windows Defender to Run Automatically................................

      • Set Up Trusted and Restricted Web Sites...............................................

      • Change Privacy Settings in Internet Explorer .......................................

      • Change Privacy Settings in Firefox ........................................................

      • Enable Content Advisor.........................................................................

      • Protect Your Wireless Network ..............................................................

      • Protect Yourself on the Go: Cell Phone Safety.....................................



    • Chapter 16: Knowing Your Rights and Making a Difference ..............

      • It’s Never the Victim’s Fault ...................................................................

      • ID Theft Victims’ Rights .........................................................................

      • Your Rights Regarding Spam .................................................................

      • Your Internet Safety Bill of Rights .........................................................

      • Demand More from Online Companies..............................................

      • Hold the Government Accountable for Your Privacy ..........................

      • What Law Enforcement and Government Agencies Must Do.............





  • Glossary ...............................................................................

  • Index....................................................................................

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