The Internet GigaBook For Dummies

Get connected, get clicking, and get what you need from theInternet, whether that's answers from Google, bargains fromE-bay, music from iTunes, or merchandise from the thousands ofshopping sites. The Internet Gigabook For Dummies hasalmost 900 pages jam-packed with information, how-tos, tips,techniques, advice, and short-cuts to help you use the Internet forall it's worth! Whether you're an experienced Websurfer or just daring to get your feet wet for the first time,you'll discover how to get the most from the Internetand 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, playinggames, doing financial research, and more * Buying and selling on eBay--finding collectables,hard-to-find items, and bargains; bidding, buying, and payingonline; and selling your own trash and treasures * Making beautiful music together with iTunes--buying andplaying music, burning CDs, organizing your music collection withplaylists, and even editing on your iPod * Creating your own Web Pages--building your first site,including the essentials and working with HTML, FrontPage,Dreamweaver, posting your Web site, and more Edited by Peter Weverka, author of many For Dummiesbooks, The Internet Gigabook For Dummies includesinformation culled from eight For Dummies books. It'slike a greatest-hits collection! Even experienced surfers willdiscover 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 comparisonshopping * Use advanced techniques and bidding strategies to help you winin eBay auctions * Use Yahoo! People Search to find old friends. search Yahoo!Personals to find true romance (or someone semi-compatible). placeyour own personal ad, and more * Use Google News to scan the headlines, search for specifictopics, follow related links to go in-depth, or track a story overtime Whether you're new to the Internet and want to learn howto set up your e-mail or have a great e-tail idea and want to setup an online business, this Gigabook, complete with an in-depthindex, helps you get GigaValue from your online experience.