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Index
Symbols
.. (numeric range) operator, 85
@ symbol, 164
- (dash) operator, 85
“ “ (quotation marks) operator, 85
Numbers
3Kingdoms, 103
400 Bad Request error message, 54
401 Unauthorized Access error message, 54
403 Access Forbidden error message, 54
404 File Not Found error message, 55
500 Internal Server Error error message, 55
501 Service Not Implemented error message, 55
503 Service Unavailable error message, 55
A
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding), 116
AardvarkSport, 90
Aardwolf, 103
ABC Web site, 96
Account Settings, Facebook, 135
accounts, e-mail, 15
active content, 62
activities, Internet, 10–11
add-ins, 102
address books, 165
Address List, browser, 38, 40
addresses
e-mail, 164–165
Web, 35, 37, 189
ADSL port, 17
advance fee fraud, 187
Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), 116
Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), 4
advanced searches, 79
aggregator, 97
AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), 198, 201
All Recipes, 91
AllExperts, 99
Amazon, 152, 158
American Museum of Natural History, 98
animal-based sites, 111
anti-spam software, 15, 189
antivirus software, 15, 68, 191
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), 198, 201
Application Gallery, MySpace, 137
aptitude testing, 108
archive, blog, 219
ARPA (Advanced Research Projects Agency), 4
Ask an Expert sites, 99
attachments, e-mail
adding, 168–169
etiquette involving, 183
handling, 172–173
viruses in, 68, 190
auction, 149, 158
audio chat, 210–211
audio streaming, 125
Avast! Antivirus, 68, 191
AVG Internet Security, 191
B
Back button, browser, 38, 40, 42
backbone, Internet, 4
bandwidth, 14, 113
Bank of Internet, 104
banking, 104
BBC in Britain Web site, 96
Bebo, 140–141
bidding sites, 106
bill paying, online, 104
bit rate, 121
blocking IM senders, 199
Blog-City, 237
Blogger, 219–223
bloggers, 218
blogging, 219
BlogHarbor, 237
Bloglines, 243
blogosphere, 219
blogrings, 239
blogroll, 219
blogs
Blog-City, 237
Blogger, 220–223
BlogHarbor, 237
blogrings, 239
comments, 219, 240–241
defined, 97
etiquette guidelines, 241
feeds, 242–243
hosting services, 219
LiveJournal, 236
microblogging, 232–235
names, creating catchy, 238
nonstandard links, 238
overview, 218–219
posts and posting, 218, 238–239
relevance, 239
search engines, 239
Squarespace, 237
terminology, 219
theme, choosing, 238
Thoughts.com, 237
Twitter, 232–235
TypePad, 224–227
Windows Live Spaces, 236
WordPress, 228–231
Xanga, 236
BlogSpot address, 221
Boing Boing, 218
COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
245
clicking links, 36
clubs, 101
CNN, 96, 125
CNN Money, 105
CoffeeCup, 112
combat games, 103
comments, on blogs, 219, 240–241
commercial profiles, Bebo, 141
Communication Tube, 201
company research, 105
comparison page, 14
comparison shopping, 150–151
complexity, password, 74
configuration software, 25
Connect to the Internet wizard, 20–27
connection, Internet
broadband, setting up, 24–25
broadband modems, 17
Connect to Internet Wizard, 20–21
connecting, 28
dialup, setting up, 22–23
dialup modems, 16
disconnecting, 29
Internet Service Provider, 14–15
router configuration, 18–19
security, 30–31
wireless, setting up, 26–27
connections, social network, 132, 138
Consumer Direct, 153
Consumer Product and Safety Commission, 153
Consumer Reports, 153
consumer reviews, 153
Consumer.gov, 153
ConsumerGuide, 153
ConsumerReview, 153
Consumers International, 153
ConsumerSearch, 153
contact list, IM, 199, 206
contacts, social networking, 132
Contacts list, Windows Mail, 175
content
Bebo, 141
Facebook, 135
MySpace, 137
restricting, 61
social networking etiquette, 144
Content Advisor, 61
content area, browser, 44
Cookie Pal, 59
cookies, 59
Corporate Information site, 105
craigslist, 109, 149, 158
credit, checking, 64
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), 112
CyberPatrol, 61
CYBERsitter, 61
bookmark, 48–49
bounce message, 165
Britannica, 98
British Museum, 98
broadband Internet connections, 5, 14, 24–25
broadband modem, 16–17, 25
broadcast only mailing lists, 180
brokerages, online, 104–105
browsing
downloading files to computer, 50–51
error messages, 54–55
favorite sites, saving, 48–49
Firefox, 40–41
Internet Explorer, 38–39
overview, 23, 34–37
Safari, 42–43
saving Web data to computer, 52–53
tabs, 44–45
Web forms, 46–47
browsing history, deleting, 70–71
buddies, IM, 206–207
buddy list, instant messaging, 199, 206
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook,
108
C
cable connections, 17
cable port, 17
call waiting, 23
Canadian Consumer Information, 153
cap, bandwidth, 113
capitalization, 178
Career Builder, 109
Career Games, 108
Career Key, 108
Career Planner, 108
Career Zone, 108
CareerJournal, 108
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), 112
CataList, 180
CBC in Canada Web site, 96
CBS Web site, 96
Cc field, e-mail message, 167
charges, connection, 14
Charles Schwab, 105
chat rooms, 60, 101, 214–215
chatiquette, 215
chats, IM, 208–213
check box, Web form, 46
checks, 157
child-related sites, 110–111
children, protection of, 60–61
CinemaNow, 125
CinemaReview, 90
classifieds, 158
Classmates site, 143
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e-commerce
advantages of, 148
comparison shopping, 149–151
online auctions, 149
overview, 11
product reviews, 149
purchases, 154–155
researching purchases, 152–153
security, 148, 156–157
selling, 158–159
shopping carts, 148
virtual stores, 149
EDGAR Database, 105
education of children, 61
e-mail
accounts, 162
addresses, 164–165
advantages of, 162
attaching files to, 168–169
attachments, handling, 172–173
composing, 166–167
etiquette, 178–179
forwarding, 176–177
mailing lists, 181–183
overview, 6, 162–163
phishing filters, 192
privacy, 194–195
program, 163
receiving, 170–171
replying to, 174–175
security, 186–193
sending, 166–167
employer sites, 109
eMusic, 117
Encarta, 98
encryption, e-mail, 195
Epinions, 149, 153
Equifax, 64
error messages, Web, 54–55
ethernet port, 17
etiquette
chat room, 215
e-mail, 178–179
mailing list, 182–183
social networking, 144–145
EVE Online, 103
Everquest, 103
executable files, 68
Expedia, 106
Experian, 64
F
Facebook, 134–135
factualTV, 125
fake Web addresses, 189
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), 152, 182
D
Dark and Shattered Lands, 103
dash (-) operator, 85
Dashboard, Blogger, 222
data, Web
display, 9
downloading, 53
e-commerce, saving, 156
privacy of, 64
requests, 9
saving to computer, 52–53
sharing, 133
shredding sensitive, 64
transmission, 8–9
dating, 100
Delete Browsing History dialog box, 70–71, 75
Deleted Items folder, 163, 190
DHCP (Dynamic Host Control Protocol), 25
dialup connections, 5, 22–23
dialup modems, 5, 16
digest version, 181
Digg, 97
digital IDs, 195
digital license, 117
digital music files, 116
digital music player, 116
digital rights management, 117
digital subscriber line (DSL), 5, 14
dinosaur-based sites, 111
direct broadband connections, 17
directory services, 165
disconnecting from Internet, 29
discussion boards, 101
D-Link router, 19
domain names, 35, 113, 164
downloads
to computer, 50–51
data, 53
pictures, 52
speed of, 14
downstream speed, 14
Drafts folder, 163
drop-down list, Web form, 46
DSL (digital subscriber line), 5, 14
DSL port, 17
dumpster diving, 64
Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP), 25
E
Easy Message, 198
eBank, 104
eBay, 149, 155, 158
eBuddy, 201
247
Friend Finder site, 100
friends
asking for retailer comparisons, 151
Bebo, 140
Facebook, 134–135
meeting, 100
MySpace, 136–137
in social networks, 132, 144–145
Frommer’s, 107
G
game consoles, 102
game sites, 102
games, online, 11, 102–103
gateway, 15, 17
genealogy sites, 99
GeoTrust, 195
gigabyte, 14
girls, sites for, 110
Global Wii Experience Website, 102
Gold Camera account, 123
Google Checkout, 159
Google Finance, 105
Google Groups, 101
Google Maps, 107, 128–129
Google News, 97
Google Product Search, 150–151
Google Reader, 97, 243
Google search engine
characters, 85
configuring, 86–87
refining, 84–85
searching for product reviews, 152
submitting blog to, 239
using, 82–83
Google Talk, 201, 206
government jobs, 109
government resources, 99, 153
GovernmentJobs site, 109
groups, LinkedIn, 139
guest blogger, 218
H
hardware, 15
headset, 211
high-speed connection, 14
HistoryKill, 59
Home button, browser, 38–40
Home page, browser, 39, 41, 43
Hoovers, 105
hosting, Web, 113
Hotwire, 106
FareCompare, 106
favorite sites, 48–49
Favorites Center, Internet Explorer, 49
Federal Citizen Information Center, 149, 153
FeedDemon, 243
feeds, blog, 242–243
fees, purchasing, 157
Fidelity, 105
“File Not Found” error, 9
file type restrictions, 169
files, downloading, 50–51
filters
junk e-mail, 186
phishing, 66–67, 192–193
financial news, 105
Find banner, Safari, 93
Find Bar, Firefox, 93
Find bar, Internet Explorer, 92
Finder dialog box, Windows Mail, 173
Firefox browser
deleting browsing history, 71
downloading files, 51
overview, 40–41
saved passwords, 75
saving bookmarks in, 49
searches using, 81
searching page with, 93
Firewall, Windows, 30
500 Internal Server Error error message, 55
501 Service Not Implemented error message, 55
503 Service Unavailable error message, 55
Flak e-zine, 96
flames, e-mail, 179
Flash, 102
Flash Player, 124
Flash Video, 125
Flickr, 122
FlipDog, 109
Fodors, 107
folders, e-mail, 163
form submission, 47
formats, music, 116
Formatting bar, Windows Mail, 166
forms, Web, 46–47
forum, 101
Forward button, browser, 38, 40, 42
forwards, e-mail, 176–177
Fotolog, 123
400 Bad Request error message, 54
401 Unauthorized Access error message, 54
403 Access Forbidden error message, 54
404 File Not Found error message, 55
Fox News, 96, 125
FreeEdgar, 105
FreeMerchant, 149
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), 152, 182
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feed blogs, subscribing to, 242
feeds, 243
Forward button, 38
Home button, 38
Home page, changing, 39
Recent Pages, 38
Refresh button, 38
saved passwords, 75
searches, 38, 80, 92
Internet Movie Database, 90
Internet Options dialog box, 39, 61
Internet port, 17
Internet Properties dialog box, 62
Internet Public Library, 98
Internet servers, 8
Internet service provider (ISP), 5, 8, 14–15, 162
Internet services, 6–7
invalid addresses, 165
investment, online, 105
InvestorLinks, 105
iPhoto, 122
ISP (Internet service provider), 5, 8, 14–15, 162
iTunes, 117–119, 121, 124
J
Jabber buddies, 206
Jaiku site, 143
Java chat rooms, 215
J.D. Power Consumer Center, 149, 153
JDate, 100
job boards, 109
Job Hunter’s Bible, 108
jobs, 108–109, 139
JobStar, 108
journals, 236
junk e-mail, 186–189, 192
Junk E-mail folder, 163
K
Kayak, 106
key value, 195
keyboard shortcuts, 37
keypals, 100
KeyPals Club International, 100
kid-related sites, 110–111
Kijiji site, 158
L
Labour Market Information site, 108
LAN (local area network), 4
Language Tools page, Google, 87
Lavalife dating site, 100
HTML (Hypertext Markup Language), 112
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), 35
https, in site addresses, 59, 148, 156, 193
Hulu, 125
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), 112
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP), 35
I
iChat, 200, 204, 207
ICQ, 198, 201
identity theft protection, 64–65
iFiction, 103
iFreelance, 109
iHateSpam, 189
IM. See instant messaging
I’m Feeling Lucky button, Google, 83
images, 60, 122–123, 145, 188
imeem site, 143
inappropriate chat, 60
Inbox folder, 163, 170–171
incoming mail server, 162
indexed database, 78
InfoFAQ, 153
information sharing, 11
ING Direct, 104
insecure sites, 59
instant messaging (IM)
AIM, 201
audio chat, 210–211
blocking senders, 199
buddies, adding, 206–207
chat rooms, 214–215
communication with, 198–199
contact lists, 199
iChat, 200
ICQ, 201
with Mac, 204–205
online notification, 199
online status, 199
overview, 7
programs, 198
system compatibility, 198
text chat, 208–209
video chat, 212–213
Web, 201
Windows Live Messenger, 200, 202–203
Windows Messenger, 200
Yahoo! Messenger, 201
Instant Search box, Internet Explorer, 80
interactive fiction games, 103
internal combustion, 8
Internet basics, 4
Internet Explorer
Address List, 38
Back button, 38
favorite sites, 48
249
Meetup site, 143
Merrill Lynch Direct, 105
message boards, 101
message previews, e-mail, 163
microblogging, 232–235
Microsoft Password Checker, 74
Miniclip site, 102
MMOG (massively multiplayer online game), 103
MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game),
103
mobile phone posts, Twitter, 233
mobile updates, 133
MobileMe accounts, iChat, 205
modems, 5, 16–17
moderator, mailing list, 180
Monster job board, 109
Motion Picture Experts Group Audio Level 3 (MP3), 116
The Motley Fool site, 105
movie sites, streaming, 125
MovieFlix site, 125
Movielink site, 125
MP3 (Motion Picture Experts Group Audio Level 3), 116
MSN Bill Pay, 104
MSN Games, 102
MSN Groups, 101
MSN Live Search, 239
MSN Money, 105
MSN Web Messenger, 201
MSNBC, 96, 125
MTV, 125
multiple e-mail addresses, 165
multi-user domain (MUD) games, 103
Museum Stuff site, 98
museums, 98
music, 116–117
MyCheckFree site, 104
MySpace, 136–137
N
names, blog, 238
Napster, 117
nature-related sites, 111
Net Nanny, 61
Netflix, 125
netiquette, 144, 178
network card port, 17
networking. See social networking
New York Public Library, 98
news, 10, 96–97
news feed, 10
news portals, 97
news syndication, 97
Newsgator, 97, 243
newsgroup addresses, 189
length, password, 74
libraries, 98
Library of Congress, 98
Line jack, 16
Lineage II game, 103
LinkedIn, 138–139
links, 6, 34–35, 44, 238
list owner, 180
live media stream, 124
Live Search Farecast, 106
live streaming, 124
LiveJournal, 236
local area network (LAN), 4
lock icon, Web browser, 59, 193
Lonely Planet, 107
Lord of the Rings Online, 103
lurking, 182
M
Mac instant messaging, 204–205
Mac OS X, 29. See also Mac OS X Mail
Mac OS X Firewall, 31
Mac OS X Mail
attachments, 169, 173
Display remote images in HTML messages option, 188
forwarding, 177
receiving mail, 171
replying, 175
sending, 167
Macromedia HomeSite, 112
magazines, 96
mail, 64. See also e-mail
mailing lists, 180–183
Make Friends Online site, 100
mandatory fields, Web form, 47
mapping services, 107
MapQuest, 107
MarketWatch, 105
massively multiplayer online game (MMOG), 103
massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG),
103
McAfee Internet Security Suite, 68, 191
media
Google Maps, 128–129
music, 116–117
overview, 7
photo sharing, 122–123
playing, 11
podcast, subscribing to, 118–119
radio, 120–121
streaming, 124–125
YouTube videos, 126–127
Media Player, 120–121, 124
Medium security level, 63
meebo Web IM, 201
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phone jack, 16
phone lines, 16
phone phishing, 192
photo sharing, 122–123, 145
Photobucket, 123
photos, downloading, 52
Picasa Web Albums, 123
plain text format, 191
plans, connection, 14
PlayStation, 102
podcasts, 118–119
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), 25
pokes, Facebook, 145
POP (Post Office Protocol), 162
pop-up blocker, 58, 72–73
pop-ups, 58, 66
portals, news, 97
Post Office Protocol (POP), 162
postage, checking, 157
posts, blog, 218, 223, 227, 231, 238–239
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), 25
preferences, Google, 86
prescreened offers, 65
PriceGrabber, 91, 149–150
Priceline, 106
privacy, 133, 144, 194–195
Privacy Settings, Facebook, 135
private key, 195
Proceed to Checkout link, shopping sites, 148
product information, 152
product pitch e-mails, 187
product reviews, 149
professional reviews, 153
profiles, personal
Bebo, 140
Facebook, 134
LinkedIn, 138
MySpace, 136
overview, 133
Propeller site, 97
public domain, 52
public-key cryptography, 195
purchases, 152–153. See also e-commerce
Q
QuickTime, 125
quotation marks (“ “) operator, 85
Quote.com, 105
quoting, in e-mail, 178
R
racing games, 103
radio, Internet, 120–121
NewsIsFree, 97
newsletters, 180
NewsNow, 97
newspapers, 96
Newz Crawler, 243
Ning site, 142
Norton Internet Security, 68, 189, 191
numeric range (..) operator, 85
O
occupations, researching, 108
offensive e-mails, 187
Ogg Vorbis, 125
on demand streaming, 124
online auction, 155
online banking, 104
online brokerages, 104–105
online magazines, 96
online notification, 199
online status, 199
OnlineGames.Net, 102
OnlyMyEmail service, 189
operator, 85
Options dialog box, 41
OptOutPrescreen.com service, 65
OR operator, 85
Orbitz, 106
Orkut site, 142
OS X, 29. See also Mac OS X Mail
OS X Firewall, 31
Outbox folder, 163
outgoing mail server, 162
Outlook, 163
Outlook Express, 163, 194
P
packet, 9
Page Bookmarked dialog box, 49
parental supervision, 61
password boxes, Web form, 46
passwords, 59, 74–75, 194
payment processing, 159
PayPal, 149, 155, 157, 159
Paytrust, 104
PBS, 125
PCQuote, 105
pen pals, 100
people, searches for, 99
permalink, 219
permissions for information use, 179
personal profiles, 133
phishing, 65, 104, 187, 192–193
phone connections, 17
251
Save Picture dialog box, 52
saved passwords, 47, 59, 75
saved sites, 48–49
scams, 187
scans, of downloaded files, 68
science-related sites, 111
Scirus, 90
Search, browser, 38, 40, 42, 81
Search Engine Guide Blog’s Search Engines Directory, 91
search engines
AardvarkSport, 90
advanced searches, 79
All Recipes, 91
guide, 91
Internet Movie Database, 90
overview, 78–79
PriceGrabber, 91
Scirus, 90
search types, 79
site searching, 79
subject directory, 79
submitting blogs to, 239
Technorati Search, 90
Web crawlers, 78
Whois.net, 91
searches
for e-mail addresses, 165
Google, 82–87
LinkedIn, 139
for mailing lists, 180
for product reviews, 152
site, 79
from Web browser, 80–81
Web page, 92–93
Wikipedia, 88–89
secure site indicator, 59
secure site warning, 59
Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR Database, 105
security
browsing history, deleting, 70–71
cookies, 59
e-commerce, 148, 156–157
e-mail, 186–193
identity theft protection, 64–65
insecure sites, 59
overview, 58–59
passwords, 59, 74–75
pop-up ads, 58
pop-up windows, 72–73
programs provided by ISP, 15
protecting children, 60–61
social networking, 133
spyware, 58, 66–67
viruses, 58, 68–69
Web form, 47
Web level of, setting, 62–63
radio button, Web forms, 46
read receipt, 178, 194
Really Simple Syndication (RSS), 242
RealPlayer, 117, 124
Recent Pages, browser, 38, 40
Recent Searches, Safari, 42
Reddit site, 97
reference material, 98
Refresh button, Internet Explorer, 38
registration, site, 101
relevance, in blogs, 239
Reload button, browser, 37, 40, 42
replies
e-mail, 174–175, 177, 179, 183
mailing list, 183
research
Ask an Expert sites, 99
finding people, 99
genealogy, 99
government resources, 99
libraries, 98
LinkedIn, 139
museums, 98
occupations, 108
overview, 10
for purchases, 152–153
reference materials, 98
trips, 107
ResellerRatings.com, 151
reservations, 107
respect, 145
restricted content, 61
retailers, 151–152, 158
Review Centre, 153
Reviewboard Magazine, 153
Rhapsody, 117
RingSurf, 239
robot, 78
routers, 15, 17–19
RSS (Really Simple Syndication), 242
S
Safari browser
deleting browsing history, 71
downloading files, 51
feed blogs, subscribing to, 243
overview, 42–43
saved passwords, 75
saving bookmarks, 49
searches, 81, 93
safety, chat room, 215. See also security
sales, online, 158–159. See also e-commerce
Salon e-zine, 96
satellite connections, 14
Save As dialog box, 51, 53
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Index
registering with site, 101
security, 133
sharing data, 133
signing up, 132
Social Security Number (SSN), 64
software, 15
Sooper Friends site, 100
spam, 186, 188
specialty job sites, 109
specialty search engine, 90
speed, connection, 14
Speed column, Media Player, 121
spider, 78
Spiralfrog music store, 117
spyware, 58, 66–67
Squarespace blogs, 237
SSN (Social Security Number), 64
Stanford Research Institute (SRI), 4
status, connection, 19
status bar, browser, 36
stock quotes, 105
strategy games, 103
streaming media, 124–125
strong passwords, 74
subject, e-mail, 178
subject directory, 79
submit button, Web form, 46
supervision, parental, 61
surfing. See browsing
suspicious messages, 192
Suspicious Website, 193
syndication, news, 97
system compatibility, IM, 198
System Preferences window, 21
T
tabs, browser, 44–45
tagline, WordPress, 231
tags, blog post, 218
TD Ameritrade, 105
TechCrunch blog, 97
Technorati, 239
Technorati Search, 90
Telco jack, 16
telephone connections, 16
template page, 222
Temporary Internet Files folder, 70
text area, Web form, 46
text box, Web form, 46
text chat, 208–209
text link, 35
theme, blog, 230, 238
third-party programs, 61
Thoughts.com, 237
security icon, Web browser, 47
security key, 27
selection lists, Web form, 46
Sent Items folder, 163, 166
serial cables, 16
server, 8
server farm, 34
services, Internet, 6–7
ShareBuilder, 105
sharing, 11, 122–123, 145
Shattered Galaxy, 103
Shockwave, 102
shopping. See e-commerce
shopping basket, 148
shopping cart, 148, 154
shopping portal, 150
Shopping.com, 153
ShopZilla, 91, 149–150
shouting, in e-mails, 178
Shutterfly, 123
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP), 162
SIN (Social Insurance Number), 64
site: operator, 85
sites. See Web sites
skins, 236
Slate e-zine, 96
Smithsonian Institution, 98
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol), 162
SnapBack, Safari browser, 42
Social Insurance Number (SIN), 64
social media service, 143
social networking
Bebo, 140–141
chat rooms, 101
Classmates, 143
discussion boards, 101
etiquette, 144–145
Facebook, 134–135
finding dates, 100
friends, 132
imeem, 143
Jaiku, 143
joining clubs, 101
LinkedIn, 138–139
meeting friends, 100
Meetup, 143
mobile updates, 133
MySpace, 136–137
Ning, 142
Orkut, 142
overview, 10
pen pal, locating, 100
personal profiles, 133
privacy, 133
purpose of, 132
253
W
Wall Street Journal’s CareerJournal, 108
WAN port, 17
Warcraft, 103
warnings, secure site, 59
Web addresses, 35, 37, 189
Web browser, 34–35, 80–81, 102, 193. See also browsing;
Firefox browser; Internet Explorer; Safari browser
Web bug, 188
Web camera, 213
Web crawler, 78
Web data. See data, Web
Web error messages, 54–55
Web forms, 46–47
Web hosting provider, 112
Web instant messaging, 201
Web logs. See blogs
Web page editor, 112
Web pages, 6, 34–35, 45, 92–93
Web security levels, 62–63
Web servers, 34
Web sites. See also specific Web sites by name
creating, 112–113
overview, 34–35
phishing, 193
pop-up windows, 72–73
searches, 79
Web-hosting providers, 113
Weblogs. See blogs
webring, 239
Whois.net, 91
Wikipedia, 88–89, 98
Winamp, 117, 124
Windows Defender, 67
Windows Firewall, 30
Windows Live Messenger, 198, 200, 202–203, 206, 210
Windows Live Spaces, 236
Windows Live Today window, 203
Windows Mail
attachments, 168, 172
blocking content, 188
forwarding e-mails, 176
overview, 163
read receipts, 194
receiving e-mails, 170
replying to e-mails with, 174
sending e-mails, 166
Windows Media, 125
Windows Media Audio (WMA), 116
Windows Media Player, 124
Windows Messenger, 200
Windows Security Center window, 30–31
Windows Vista, 29
wireless access point, 19, 26
3Kingdoms, 103
Tile.Net, 180
Tools menu, 39
topic blogring, 239
trackback, 219
Traffic button, Google Maps, 129
transfer method, in URL, 35
travel information, 106–107
travel search engines, 106
travel sites, 106
Travelocity, 106
Trillian, 198
TV network news, 96
TV sites, streaming, 125
tweets, Twitter, 232–235
Twitter, 232–235
TypePad blog, 219, 224–227
U
uclick Games, 102
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), 35
unsuitable images, 60
uploads
speed of, 14
YouTube video, 126–127
upstream speed, 14
uptime value, 113
URLs (Uniform Resource Locators), 35
USAJOBS, 109
USB cables, 16
USB port, 17
User Account Control dialog box, 31, 67
user name, e-mail, 164
user-driven news, 97
V
vacation stops, mailing list, 181
VeriSign, 195
VeriSign Secured icon, 156
video chat, 212–213
video feed, 213
video sharing, 145
video streaming, 125
View Cart link, shopping sites, 148, 154
virtual bank, 104
virtual storefront, 158
virtual stores, 149, 159
virtual world, 103
viruses, 58, 68–69, 187, 190–191
254
Index
Y
Yahoo! Answers, 99
Yahoo! Auctions, 155
Yahoo! FareChase, 106
Yahoo! Finance, 105
Yahoo! Games, 102
Yahoo! Groups, 101
Yahoo! HotJobs, 109
Yahoo! Maps, 107
Yahoo! Messenger, 198, 201
Yahoo! News, 97
Yahoo! search engine, 239
Yahoo! shopping, 151
Yahoo! Small Business, 149
Yahoo! Travel, 106
YouTube videos, 126–127
Z
Zune Marketplace, 117
wireless Internet connections, 26–27
Wize site, 153
WMA (Windows Media Audio), 116
Woman’s Work site, 109
WordPress blog, 219, 228–231
Work Options site, 109
Workopolis site, 109
World Wide Web (WWW), 6–7, 34–35
X
Xanga, 236
Xbox gaming console, 102
Xbox Live site, 102
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