Teach Your Computer to Dance

Table of Contents

Introduction

Part 1—Don’t Let Strangers Cut In:

Protecting Yourself and Your Information On and Off the Internet

1 — The Dangers Out There

2 — Lowering Your Profile and Risks

3 — Arming Your Computer



Part 2—Making Small Talk and Big Talk:

Controlling Communication Overload

4 — Controlling Email and Spam

5 — Email Writing Tips

6 — Instant Messaging

7 — Text Messaging

8 — VoIP, Phone Calls and Voice Mail



Part 3—Mix and Mingle:

Searching the World Wide Web

9 — Searching the Web: Search Tools and Safety

10 — Searching the Web 2.0: Software, Sites and Tips



Part 4— Dancing Cheek-to-Cheek:

Managing Your Computer and Your Info

11 — Organizing and Finding Your Files, Notes and Other Digital Info

12 — Organizing Your Computer

13 — Backing Up Your Computer



Part 5—When You Can’t Dance Cheek-to-Cheek:

Long Distance Computing

14 — Remote Computing: Working with Yourself

15 — Collaborative Computing: Working with Others



Part 6—The Box Step:

Finding and Using the Right Equipment

16 — Ergonomics

17 — Computers

18 — Mobile Devices



Index