Internet for Seniors in easy steps, Windows Vista edition

The 50+ group is the fastest growing segment of Internet users. Internet for Seniors in easy steps will help you take your place in this evolution, so that you can discover the opportunities and the benefits of the Internet. It introduces you to the latest software Internet Explorer 7 as used in Windows Vista. The emphasis is on the tasks that you want to carry out over the Internet, rather than the technology and equipment used.

Activities discussed include searching the Internet, solving puzzles and quizzes, playing games of skill such as chess and bridge, planning vacations, exploring arts and crafts, researching your family tree, publishing web sites and blogs, receiving RSS feeds, and keeping in touch with family and friends. The book helps make sure that all your Internet experiences will be safe, enjoyable and useful.

The Internet is not just for students and business, it is there for everyone. Internet for Seniors in easy steps with its larger type and clear presentation, will help you enjoy it to the full.

Michael Price is an accomplished author, IT journalist and systems consultant with a wide experience of computing systems ranging from mainframes to personal computers.

Sue Price has been teaching adult education classes for the past fifteen years. She has taught a wide variety of computing classes in addition to CLAIT courses, to students of all ages, and fully understands the needs of newcomers to computing and of those who wish to develop their IT skills and experience.

1. Get Started
   • The Internet
   • Internet Services
   • Requirements
   • Internet Enabled Computer
   • Connection Types
   • ISP Account
   • Internet Browser Software
   • Upgrade to IE7
   • Setting Up
   • Starting Internet Explorer
   • Internet Explorer Window
2. Browse the Internet
   • Web Page Address
   • Open a Web Page
   • Links
   • Follow Links
   • Address Help
   • Add to Favorites
   • Searching
   • Add Search Providers
   • Specific Searches
   • Using Tabs
   • Open New Tab
   • Close Tabs
   • Change Home Page
3. Puzzles and Solutions
   • Solve Crosswords
   • Resolve Clues
   • Find Anagrams
   • Look Up Words
   • Crosswords Online
   • Interactive Crosswords
   • Sudoku
   • Solving Puzzles
   • Brain Aerobics
   • Web Encyclopedia
   • Internet Public Library
   • Online Classics
   • Online Reference
4. Chess and Bridge
   • Chess Games
   • View Game
   • Play Computer
   • Chess Server
   • Graphical Interface
   • Visit Server
   • Observe Games
   • Great Bridge Links
   • Online Bridge Clubs
   • Download Software
   • Bridge Movies
   • Log in to BBO
   • Kibitz a Table
5. Internet Entertainment
   • What's on TV?
   • Regular TV
   • What's on Radio?
   • Internet Radio
   • Visit the BBC
   • Hollywood Movies
   • New York Theater
   • London Theater Guide
   • Install Adobe Reader
   • Classical Music Archives
6. Arts and Crafts
   • Web Gallery of Art
   • Visit the Sistine Chapel
   • Water Color Painting
   • Learn to Draw
   • Pen and Ink Drawing
   • Origami
   • Celtic Knots
   • Cross Stitch
   • Knitting
   • Guilds
   • Other Crafts
7. Travel Plans
   • World Wide Travel
   • Online Travel Agents
   • Book Flights
   • Book Your Hotel
   • Book a Rental Car
   • Other Online Travel Agents
   • Loyalty Cards
   • Last-Minute Bookings
   • Name Your Own Price
   • Travel Guide
   • Travel Directions
   • Plan a Road Trip
   • Print Trip Guide
8. Explore Your Family Tree
   • Introduction to Genealogy
   • Researching Your Family Tree
   • Genealogy 101
   • Genealogy Charts
   • Charts in Text Format
   • Vital Records
   • Cyndi's List
   • FamilySearch
   • Ancestry.com
   • US National Archives
   • Other National Archives
   • Immigrant Records
9. Digital Photography
   • Tips on the Internet
   • Tutorials
   • Find Inspiration
   • Share Photos Online
   • Upload Photographs
   • View Albums
   • Share Albums
   • View Friends' Albums
   • Order Prints
   • Storage and Backup
   • Yahoo Photos
   • PBase Galleries
10. Keep in Touch
    • Email Communication
    • Create a Webmail Account
    • The Webmail Window
    • Access Your Mail
    • Create and Send Mail
    • Manage Your Mail
    • Create and Use Folders
    • Webmail Options
    • Attachments
    • Receive Attachments
    • E-Cards
    • Instant Messaging
    • Sign Up to Skype
    • Add Contacts
    • Make a Call
11. Publish to the Internet
    • Build a Web Page
    • Yahoo and GeoCities
    • Verify Registration
    • Create Website
    • PageWizards
    • Build Your Page
    • View the Web Pages
    • Making Changes
    • Using PageBuilder
    • Blogs
    • Create a Blog
    • Post to Your Blog
    • RSS Web Feeds
    • View Feeds
12. Internet Security
    • Browser Security
    • Phishing Filter
    • Pop-up Blocking
    • Delete Browsing History
    • Add-ons
    • Fix My Settings
    • Windows Update
    • Firewall and Malware
13. Website Directory
    • 50 Plus Information
    • Communicating
    • Digital Photography
    • Learning
    • Publishing on the Internet
    • Reference Material
    • Travel