PCs All-in-One For Dummies®, 5th Edition

Part III. The Internet

Contents at a Glance

Chapter 1: Making Sense of the Internet 155

• Exactly What Is the Internet, Anyway? 156

• Exploring the Potential of the Web 158

• Understanding Internet Connections 164

• "What Exactly Do I Need?" 167

Chapter 2: Adding an Internet Connection to Windows 7 169

• Gathering the Account Incantations 169

• Making the Physical Connection 171

• Creating a New Dialup Connection in Windows 7 171

• Creating a New DSL, Satellite, or Cable Connection in Windows 7 173

• "Is My Connection Alive?" 175

• "My Connection Appears to Be Dead" 175

Chapter 3: Protecting Your Internet Privacy 177

• What Can Really Happen? 177

• Common Sense Goes a Long Way 179

• Using the Built-in Windows 7 Firewall 183

• Using Antivirus Software 186

Chapter 4: Cruising the Web with Internet Explorer 187

• Running Internet Explorer 187

• The Explorer Window and Basic Controls 188

• Navigating the Web 193

• Downloading Files 199

• Keeping Track of Where You've Been 201

• Printing and Saving Web Pages 202

Chapter 5: Harnessing Your E-Mail 205

• Introducing the Mail Window 206

• Setting Up Your Mailbox 208

• The Three R's: Receiving, Reading, and Replying 211

• Creating and Sending E-Mail 216

• Sending and Receiving File Attachments 220

• Spam: I Hate It — Truly I Do! 222

• Working with Your Contacts 223

Chapter 6: Instant Messaging Done Right 227

• Selecting a Chat Client 227

• Running Windows Live Messenger 229

• Configuring Windows Live Messenger 230

• Keeping Track of Friends ...