Getting Started on the Internet

Contents: 

​Understanding what it's all about • Understanding what the internet is • Understanding what the internet is not? Knowing what you need • Accessing the Internet without your own computer • Making what matters work for you • Getting started • Choosing an internet service provider • Understanding your browser • Making what matters work for you • Being in control • Understanding your browser • Making what matters work for you • Being in control • Understanding URLs • Working with favourites • Keeping safe • Evaluating information • Making what matters work for you • Becoming proficient • Using the right button of the mouse • Managing your options • Downloading files and programs • Working offline • Keeping costs down • Making what matters work for you • Effective searching • Knowing where to look • Learning how to look • Making search tools work for you • Effective searching • Knowing where to look • Learning how to look • Making search tools work for you • Making what matters work for you • Email • Email addresses • Using free mail, forwarding accounts and pop gateways • Sending and receiving mail and attachments • Keeping organised • Finding addresses • Making what matters work for you • Mailing lists and newsgroups • Finding and using mailing lists • Finding the right newsgroups • Making what matters work for you

About the Author: 

Irene Krechowiecka has written a number of books on the practical use of the internet. And she runs courses for beginners on using this remarkable resource.