Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

These e-mails and Web sites may also download mal-

ware and adware to your computer. Be alert and avoid

clicking links in e-mail or using gaming sites unless

you trust the source.

Play Console Games

Not all games are played on a computer. Many are played on other

devices, called game consoles,like Microsoft’s Xbox (see Figure 10-6),

Nintendo’s Wii, and others. These consoles typically plug into a TV to

give you a large screen for interacting.

Figure 10-6

Here are the basics on console games:

➟ Many game consoles can be enabled with Internet

connectivity, but they don’t have to be. Connecting

online allows you to interact with other players out-

side your home, even around the world. This gives

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