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Get up and running on the Internet - the fast and easy way If you're an Internet newcomer and want to get up to speed without all the intimidating technical jargon, The Internet For Dummies has you covered. With over 5,000,000 copies sold*, The Internet For Dummies is the #1 choice for Internet newcomers. Inside, you'll discover how to make the most of the Internet, get accustomed to popular sites, find the information and items you need fast, and stay away from the bad stuff floating around online. Catches you up on the latest online trends, from social networking sites to blogs and more Includes the latest on Google Chrome, getting good search results, and sharing files Covers choosing and connecting to an Internet provider, establishing an e-mail account, getting on the web, and finding the sites that matter most Now in its 14th edition, The Internet For Dummies covers the latest social networking tools, browser features, connection options, safety features, and so much more.
About the Author
Margaret Levine Young was in a high school computer club back when high schools didn't have computer clubs, and stayed in the field despite in college despite the presence of her brother John Levine in the computer science department. Margy graduated from Yale and went on to become one of the first PC managers at Columbia Pictures, where she didn't meet anyone famous.
Since then, Margy has written dozens of books about computers for beginners. She lives in Vermont and works as a software engineer for the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA.org) .
