Internet - ukratko plus
This small information library is part of the popular "briefly plus" series – a concise, illustrated guide for beginners who want to quickly master the basics of the Internet in the era of broadband and Web 2.0 (2008).
The book begins with an introduction to the Internet: what it is, history (from ARPANET to WWW), types of connections (dial-up, ADSL, cable, fiber, Wi-Fi), and how to connect (modem, router, settings in Windows XP/Vista). Main parts: Browser – Internet Explorer 7/8: navigation, favorites, history, tabs, pop-up blocking, security (phishing, zones).
Search – Google, Yahoo, MSN, tips for better results (quotes, minus, site:, filetype:). Email – Outlook Express/Windows Mail: account setup (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail), sending/receiving, attachments, spam filters.
Communication – MSN Messenger (later Windows Live), Skype (calls, chat), forums, blogs.
Security – antivirus (recommendations), firewall, updates, passwords, avoiding viruses, spyware.
Additional - download (Torrent, RapidShare), YouTube, online shopping, banking, social networks (beginning of Facebook/MySpace), HTML basics for personal pages.
Richly illustrated with step-by-step screenshots, tips and warnings - ideal for those who entered the Internet for the first time in 2008 or switched from dial-up to faster. Practical, without redundant theory, focus on everyday use. The series is known for its accessibility for hobbyists and older users.
One copy is available
