Simple, clear explanations walk you through every technology Detailed explanations walk you through the technology. The Internet has changed the world...and, with everything from blogs to podcasts, Internet phones to video, it's still changing the world. Now, it's easy to understand how it all works! This book's big, brilliant, full-color ...
A smart collection of insider tips and tricks, Windows XP Hacks, Second Edition covers the XP operating system from start to finish. Among the multitude of topics addressed, this must-have resource includes extensive coverage of hot-button issues such as: * security * web browsing * controlling the control panel * removing uninstallable XP ...
In 2003, fraud and identity theft cost consumers at least $437 million dollars. In 2004, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission received 247,000 consumer complaints in 2004 (up 15% from 2003), from individuals whose identity was stolen, and according to Reuters.com (2/2005), Americans lost $548 million dollars to identity theft and consumer fraud in ...
Each year, Windows XP is pre-installed on 30 million PCs sold in the U.S.--and 90 million worldwide--making it the world's most popular operating system, and proving to frustrated users everywhere that preponderance does not equate to ease of use. There are literally thousands of programs, tools, commands, screens, scripts, buttons, tabs, applets, ...
This unique reference thoroughly documents every important setting and feature in Microsoft's new operating system, with alphabetical listings for hundreds of commands, windows, menus, listboxes, buttons, scrollbars and other elements of Windows Vista. With this book's simple organization, you'll easily find any setting, tool, or feature for the ...
A longtime journalist, Gralla explains why the Internet is insecure and why privacy is easily invaded. He points out the privacy and security dangers of stolen credit card information, shopping online, and computer viruses, and provides tips on creating hacker-proof passwords, removing names from databases, and keeping the PC safe from prying eyes.
With the explosion of PC sales to consumers in the past several years, the market for upgrades and add-on devices is hot. This book focuses on upgrades and add-ons that any consumer level user can make with their PC. It uses the highly visual layout of the How to Use series combined with the look of the incredibly successful How It Works series to ...
Ever since photographs of a rather ordinary looking lamb named Dolly made the front pages of newspapers around the world, people have debated both the viability and appropriateness of cloning. The debates that followed Dolly's birth, and recently her death, continue to rage on, fueled by scientific and genetic engineering progress and by ethicists ...
Tired of shopping at the mall? Now, it's easier than ever--and more secure--to shop online. Learn basics of maneuvering through eBay and other sites that offer everything from books to collectibles, vintage cars to travel deals. Accessible text provides quick reference.
With over 7.5 million users generating $5.6 billion in sales in the second quarter of 2003 alone, eBay has become a fundamental part of contemporary American life.Still, there are many people who, while comfortable with a computer and the Internet, aren't completely sure about how to bid, buy, or sell on eBay. Or, if they are familiar with eBay ...
An insider's view of Internet technology, this work: covers the resources available on the Net; explains the tools used - FTP, Telnet and E-mail - and how they work; covers applications such as the Internet Gopher and the World Wide Web; and provides information on issues facing the Net user.
A resource guide to kid-friendly spots on America OnLine, Compuserve, the Microsoft Network, Prodigy, and the Internet. Illustrated with photographs and drawings.
What began as an intrepid U.S. Government initiative in the early 1970's has turned into a global way of life. Indeed, with more than 500 million current users (and counting), the Internet has revolutionized the way societies function the world over. From dating and shopping online, to conducting informational research, to communicating via email, ...
It's not the same as making sure they don't run with scissors. Don't expect it to feel like their hand is holding yours when you're out in public. And, just because it is nightime, you can't tell them to put on reflective clothing to avoid being hurt by oncoming traffic. No, protecting your child online has a new set of rules and a new set of ...
Written in speak-easy language, this guide helps readers save time and money before making a computer purchase. Includes inside facts and tips about how to select the right machine.
These days, nobody really wants to learn everything there is about a product like Google Tools. And even if you did, who has the time to endlessly tinker and play with it until you figure everything out? You just want a book that will quickly show you how to do things with Google Tools, like perform power searches, find pictures with Google Images ...
Windows XP can be a great tool, but it is all too easy to trip over Windows XP's annoying traits more often than you leverage its productivity. Windows XP power-users troll online resources, documentation, and the expertise (or lucky finds) of friends for valuable tips and tricks--a keyboard shortcut here, an undocumented double-click there--to ...
How Wireless Works, Second Edition continues in the How It Works series tradition by explaining every aspect of wireless communications, from the remote control on your coffee table to the most sophisticated wireless Internet networks. This book will provide you with a basic technical background on wireless technologies, including infrared, radio ...
How Wireless Works continues in the How It Works series tradition by explaining every aspect of wireless communications, from the remote control to the most sophisticated wireless Internet networks. As wireless technology proliferates, readers will need to understand how wireless technologies work in order to make educated buying and business ...
Filled with sound, savvy advice and tips for keeping one's personal data private and protected, The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Internet Privacy and Security stands as an indispensable handbook to surviving in the online digital jungle. -- Highlights the latest and greatest in techniques and tools to insure online privacy like spyware ...
Did you know that all the tools you need to create great web pages are free, and they are built right into Windows XP or are available online? Sams Teach Yourself to Create Web Pages All in One will show you how to use these different tools to create a variety of web pages. Preston Gralla, best-selling author of more than two dozen books about ...
"Windows Vista Pocket Reference" is the ideal guide to setting up and navigating the basics of this new operating system, from the new user interface to networking, multimedia, security, and mobility. This pocket reference offers four sections that will familiarize readers with Vista quickly: Getting Started gives a crash course in using Windows ...
Sams Teach Yourself e-Auctions Today is a convenient guide to the fast-growing world of online auctions. This book teaches you the ins and outs of online auctions, including how to be a winning bidder (without paying too much), how to sell your stuff, and how to get the best price. The book also teaches you how to be an informed participant, ...
Get More Out of Your PC and Add-Ons is a visual, step-by-step solution to PCs and peripherals in one value-priced volume! It covers every topic from installation and upgrading to maintenance and security in a series of well-organized, visual, and quickly accomplishable tasks. The extensive index and visual reference points make it easy for you to ...
Windows XP is the latest, most reliable, and best-looking version of the Windows operating system to emerge yet. As the result of the unification of Microsoft's corporate series (Windows NT and 200) with the home series (Windows 95, 98, and Me), Windows XP offers much that is pleasing to its users: rock-solid stability and a fresh new look. But ...
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