Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

Table of contents

- Using the Internet Safely For Seniors FOR Dummies® (Page 3)
- About the Authors (Page 5)
- Authors’ Acknowledgments (Page 7)
- Dedication (Page 7)
- Table Of Contents (Page 9)
- Introduction (Page 15)
- Part I The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely (Page 19)
- Chapter 1 Understand What’s Going On Out There (Page 21)
- Congratulations: You’re the Most Sought-After Generation Online (Page 22)
- Roads Have Rules, The Internet Doesn’t (Page 24)
- Online Anonymity (Page 26)
- It’s Not Always about Technology; It’s Often about Behavior (Page 28)
- Hit or Myth: Online Information Exposure (Page 30)
- Keep Your Information Private (Page 32)
- How Information Accumulates (Page 32)
- Online Information Is Forever (Page 35)
- Chapter 2 How the Internet Views You (Page 37)
- Understand the Online Financial Model (Page 37)
- What Information Do Others Want, and Why? (Page 39)
- How Posted Information May Be Used against You (Page 40)
- Set Boundaries for Information Exposure (Page 41)
- How Web Sites Use Demographics (Page 43)
- How Search Engines Use Your Information (Page 45)
- Understand Terms and Conditions (Page 46)
- Quizzes and Surveys (Page 48)
- Protect Yourself (Page 50)
- Chapter 3 Raise Your Safety Bar Today (Page 53)
- Avoid Online Chain Letters (Page 53)
- Don’t Play Russian Roulette with Links (Page 55)
- Create Safer E-Mail Aliases (Page 58)
- Use Passwords Wisely (Page 60)
- Recognize Weak Passwords (Page 61)
- Create Strong Passwords (Page 62)
- Beware of Simple Password Hints (Page 64)
- Figure Out Who’s Exposing You (Page 65)
- Be Careful What You Share Online (Page 66)
- Avoid Risky Default Settings (Page 68)
- Spot Bad Sites a Mile Away (Page 70)
- Understand the Risks in Contests and Sweepstakes (Page 72)
- Part II Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk (Page 75)
- Chapter 4 Navigating the Internet Safely (Page 77)
- Choose the Best Browser for You (Page 78)
- Identify Secure and Trusted Web Sites (Page 81)
- Explore Browser Navigation (Page 82)
- Use Tabs in Browsers (Page 85)
- Set Up a Home Page (Page 86)
- Add a Web Site to Favorites (Page 88)
- Organize Favorites (Page 89)
- View Your Browsing History (Page 90)
- Search the Internet (Page 92)
- Search Within a Web Page (Page 94)
- Use Caution with Internet Ads (Page 96)
- Avoid Download Theft and Plagiarism (Page 99)
- Download Safely (Page 100)
- Customize Browser Security Settings (Page 101)
- Chapter 5 Risk-Free E-Mail (Page 103)
- E-Mail Safety Basics (Page 104)
- Create an E-Mail Account (Page 106)
- Create Safe E-Mail Aliases (Page 111)
- Hide Your Name in E-Mails (Page 113)
- Send an E-Mail (Page 115)
- Add an Attachment (Page 117)
- Open an Attachment (Page 119)
- Forward E-Mails (Page 121)
- Reply to E-Mails (Page 123)
- Manage Spam (Page 124)
- Use Spam Filters (Page 125)
- Use Verification Programs (Page 128)
- File a Spam Complaint (Page 129)
- Recognize Fraud and Scams (Page 130)
- Avoid the Latest E-Mail Scam-of-the-Day (Page 132)
- Deal with Phishing E-Mails (Page 133)
- Chapter 6 Posting Photos and Videos Safely (Page 137)
- How a Picture Can Put You at Risk (Page 138)
- Share Photos Safely (Page 142)
- Share Videos Safely (Page 144)
- Avoid Image Copyright Infringement (Page 146)
- Use Web Cams (Page 147)
- Save Photos and Videos in Different Formats (Page 148)
- Chapter 7 Sharing Your Information with Others (Page 151)
- Your Information Is Online, Even If You Aren’t (Page 152)
- Understand How Information Is Spread and Collected (Page 155)
- Consider the Cumulative Effect (Page 157)
- Find Yourself Online (Page 159)
- Respect Other People’s Information (Page 161)
- Spot How People Expose Others (Page 162)
- Use Discussion Boards (Page 163)
- Participate in Chat (Page 165)
- Contribute to Social Journaling Sites (Page 167)
- Send and Receive Instant Messages (IMs) (Page 169)
- Safety Tips for Instant Messaging (Page 172)
- Chapter 8 Getting the Most from Social Networks and Blogging (Page 177)
- Overview of Collaborative and Social Networking Sites (Page 178)
- Tips for Safe Blogging (Page 180)
- Sign Up for a Social Networking Service (Page 184)
- Spam and Other Malware on Blogs and Social Networks (Page 188)
- Understand Site Privacy Settings (Page 188)
- Meet Someone Safely Offline (Page 190)
- Online Quizzes and Surveys (Page 190)
- Report Abuse (Page 192)
- Chapter 9 Dating Safely Online (Page 195)
- How Online Dating Works (Page 195)
- Guidelines for Safer Online Dating (Page 197)
- Select a Dating Service (Page 200)
- Avoid Emotional Exposure (Page 201)
- Understand How Criminals Groom Victims (Page 203)
- Chapter 10 Being Entertained Online (Page 207)
- Play a World of Games Online (Page 207)
- Safely Gaming Online (Page 210)
- Select a Gaming Site (Page 212)
- Play Console Games (Page 214)
- Play Games on Handheld Devices (Page 216)
- Play Games on Your Mobile Phone (Page 216)
- Participate in Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) (Page 217)
- Gamble Online (Page 219)
- Access Videos and Music Online (Page 221)
- Chapter 11 Grandparents Rule! (Page 225)
- Understand How Kids Use the Internet (Page 226)
- Checklist for Online Family Safety (Page 227)
- Help Protect Grandchildren Using E-Mail (Page 230)
- Help Create Safe Instant Messaging Experiences (Page 231)
- Stay Safer on Social Networking Sites (Page 233)
- Blog Safely (Page 236)
- Understand Exposure in Quizzes and Surveys (Page 239)
- Understand Mobile Phones and Texting (Page 241)
- Choose Between a Pre-Paid and Monthly Phone Account (Page 243)
- Protect Students at School (Page 245)
- Play Games Safely (Page 246)
- Understand the Act of Cyberbullying (Page 248)
- Six Steps to Avoid and Prevent Cyberbullying (Page 249)
- What to Do If Your Grandchild Is Cyberbullied (Page 251)
- Talk to Kids about Sexual Predators (Page 253)
- If You Think Your Grandchild Is Being Groomed (Page 255)
- Report Sexual Abuse (Page 256)
- Use Software to Keep Grandkids Safer (Page 257)
- Protect Yourself As Well (Page 258)
- Part III Protecting Your Wealth and Your Health (Page 259)
- Chapter 12 Shop ’Til You Drop . . . But Safely (Page 261)
- Overview of Online Shopping Safety (Page 262)
- Choose Safe Sites (Page 264)
- Make Online Purchases (Page 267)
- Sell on Classified Sites (Page 269)
- Buy on Classified Sites (Page 271)
- Payment Services (Page 273)
- Online Auctions (Page 274)
- Chapter 13 Watching Your Pennies Online (Page 277)
- Invest Online (Page 277)
- Bank Online (Page 279)
- Protect Your Identity Online (Page 281)
- Understand Medical ID Theft (Page 283)
- Online Personal Health Records (Page 284)
- Understand the Risk of Identity Theft by Age (Page 285)
- Get Your Free Credit Reports (Page 286)
- Freeze Your Credit (Page 288)
- Continue Protecting Your Identity Online (Page 289)
- Chapter 14 Healthcare That Makes You Feel Better (Page 293)
- Connect with Others with Similar Concerns (Page 294)
- Be Wise about Using Online Medical Advice (Page 296)
- Discount Drugs and Online Prescriptions (Page 298)
- Medical Identity Theft (Page 300)
- Warning Signs of Health Fraud (Page 302)
- Surveys on Health Can Make You Sick (Page 304)
- Miracle Medicine For Sale (Page 306)
- Part IV Being Proactive (Page 313)
- Chapter 15 Using Technology to Keep You Safer (Page 315)
- Understand Computer Security (Page 316)
- Understand Windows Update Options (Page 319)
- Run Windows Update (Page 321)
- Enable the Windows Firewall (Page 323)
- Turn On a Firewall On a Mac (Page 326)
- Run a Windows Defender Scan (Page 327)
- Set Up Windows Defender to Run Automatically (Page 330)
- Set Up Trusted and Restricted Web Sites (Page 332)
- Change Privacy Settings in Internet Explorer (Page 334)
- Change Privacy Settings in Firefox (Page 336)
- Enable Content Advisor (Page 337)
- Protect Your Wireless Network (Page 340)
- Protect Yourself on the Go: Cell Phone Safety (Page 342)
- Chapter 16 Knowing Your Rights and Making a Difference (Page 345)
- It’s Never the Victim’s Fault (Page 346)
- ID Theft Victims’ Rights (Page 347)
- Your Rights Regarding Spam (Page 349)
- Your Internet Safety Bill of Rights (Page 350)
- Demand More from Online Companies (Page 354)
- Hold the Government Accountable for Your Privacy (Page 356)
- What Law Enforcement and Government Agencies Must Do (Page 358)
- Glossary (Page 361)
- Index (Page 371)