Overview

My Online Privacy for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete guide to protecting your privacy while you take advantage of the extraordinary resources available to you through the Internet and your mobile devices. It approaches every topic from a senior’s point of view, using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading. Top beginning technology author Jason R. Rich covers all you need to know to: Safely surf the Internet (and gain some control over the ads you’re shown) Protect yourself when working with emails Securely handle online banking and shopping Stay safe on social media, and when sharing photos online Safely store data, documents, and files in the cloud Secure your entertainment options Customise security on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac Work with smart appliances and home security tools Protect your children and grandchildren online Take the right steps immediately if you’re victimised by cybercrime, identity theft, or an online scam

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Author:   Jason Rich
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Addison Wesley
Dimensions:   Width: 18.00cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.720kg
ISBN:  

9780135381212

ISBN 10:   0135381215
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   11 January 2019
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Online Security Basics 2. Safely Surfing the Internet 3. How Web Surfing Impacts the Online Ads You See 4. Protect Your Security When Working with Emails 5. Securely Handle Online Banking Tasks 6. Protecting Your Privacy When Shopping Online 7. Social Media Safety 8. Protect Your Privacy When Publishing and Sharing Photos Online 9. Safely Storing Data, Documents, and Files in the Cloud 10. Securing Your Entertainment Options 11. Customizing the Security Settings on Your Smartphone or Tablet 12. Customizing the Security Settings on Your PC or Mac 13. Working with Smart Appliances and Home Security Tools 14. Tips for Protecting Your Kids and Grandchildren Online 15. What to Do (and Not Do) If You Become a Victim of a Cybercrime, Online Scam or Identity Theft

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Jason R. Rich is an accomplished author, journalist, and photographer. Some of his recently published books include: My Digital Photography for Seniors, My Digital Entertainment for Seniors, Working in the Cloud: Using Web-Based Applications and Tools to Collaborate Online, and The Ultimate Guide to YouTube for Business. He’s also written an unofficial series of strategy guides, targeted to kids, focusing on the popular Fortnite: Battle Royale video game. Through his work as an enrichment lecturer, he often offers workshops and classes about digital photography, the Internet, and consumer technology aboard cruise ships operated by Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Celebrity Cruise Lines, as well as through Adult Education programs in the New England area.

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