Get connected, get clicking, and get what you need from the
Internet, whether that’s answers from Google, bargains from
E-bay, music from i Tunes, or merchandise from the thousands of
shopping sites. The Internet Gigabook For Dummies has
almost 900 pages jam-packed with information, how-tos, tips,
techniques, advice, and short-cuts to help you use the Internet for
all it’s worth! Whether you’re an experienced Web
surfer or just daring to get your feet wet for the first time,
you’ll discover how to get the most from the Internet
and its most popular sites with information on:
* The basics–everything from installation to browsing,
navigation, and setting up your e-mail account
* Googling–searching for information, photographs,
newsgroups, bargains, and more
* Yahooing– searching, mail, shopping, chatting, playing
games, doing financial research, and more
* Buying and selling on e Bay–finding collectables,
hard-to-find items, and bargains; bidding, buying, and paying
online; and selling your own trash and treasures
* Making beautiful music together with i Tunes–buying and
playing music, burning CDs, organizing your music collection with
playlists, and even editing on your i Pod
* Creating your own Web Pages–building your first site,
including the essentials and working with HTML, Front Page,
Dreamweaver, posting your Web site, and more
Edited by Peter Weverka, author of many For Dummies
books, The Internet Gigabook For Dummies includes
information culled from eight For Dummies books. It’s
like a greatest-hits collection! Even experienced surfers will
discover some new tricks such as how to:
* Use Yahoo! Finance to get stock quotes, do financial research,
and create an online portfolio
* Use Instant Messaging with AOL, MSN Messenger, or Yahoo!
Messenger
* Shop Google Catalogs or use Froogle for online comparison
shopping
* Use advanced techniques and bidding strategies to help you win
in e Bay auctions
* Use Yahoo! People Search to find old friends. search Yahoo!
Personals to find true romance (or someone semi-compatible). place
your own personal ad, and more
* Use Google News to scan the headlines, search for specific
topics, follow related links to go in-depth, or track a story over
time
Whether you’re new to the Internet and want to learn how
to set up your e-mail or have a great e-tail idea and want to set
up an online business, this Gigabook, complete with an in-depth
index, helps you get Giga Value from your online experience.
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The Internet Giga Book For Dummies includes works from some of the best selling authors in the Dummies tech line including Marsha Collier (e Bay For Dummies), John Levine & Margaret Levine Young (Internet For Dummies), Brad Hill (Google For Dummies), and Tony Bove & Cheryl Rhodes (i Pod & i Tunes For Dummies).