What began as an intrepid U.S. Government initiative in the early 1970's has turned into a global way of life. Indeed, with more than 500 million current users (and counting), the Internet has revolutionized the way societies function the world over. From dating and shopping online, to conducting informational research, to communicating via email, today seemingly everyone uses the Internet for one purpose or another. How, then, can something so vast and powerful be defiled by something as trivial as spam?It's true. The fact remains that despite the leading-edge technological sophistication fueling the Net, there are still many related annoyances that complicate and tarnish the Internet experience. And it doesn't matter if you're a homemaker in search of a fresh chicken recipe, or a civil engineer researching plans for a new skyscraper, the problems are the same.Internet Annoyances understands the universal nature of the Internet and strives to make its use as stress-free as possible. This insightful guide shows you how to overcome the most annoying Internet-related quirks, bugs, and hassles. You'll learn how to make a seamless connection, thwart would-be hackers, ensure greater security while surfing, eliminate pop-up ads, maximize online services, conduct more effective Google searches, better utilize digital media (music and video), and much more.In addition, Internet Annoyances discusses how to design and host a personal web site something once thought of as only possible for the technically gifted. Topics like blogs, domain names, setup, HTML, fonts, and graphics and are all dissected and analyzed for easy consumption.Unlike other books on the subject, Internet Annoyances assumes readers already possess a working knowledge of the Internet. By fully recognizing the experience level of today's Internet culture, author Preston Galla is able to cut immediately to the chase and not waste time on the more obvious points. Internet Annoyances, therefore, is a quick read that presents succinct solutions for the many glitches that still populate the Internet experience.

Internet Annoyances: How to Fix the Most Annoying Things about Going Online

Computers & Technology

Preston Gralla

Web Development & Design

O'Reilly Media

How the Internet Works

Que/Sams

This book focuses on upgrades and add-ons that any consumer level user can make with their PC. It uses the highly visual layout of the the incredibly successful How it Works series to make upgrading a snap. It goes beyond most hardware books by addressing more than just the nuts, bolts, and techie connections of hardware. Each chapter looks at: *Determining the type of upgrade you need *Tools, requirements, and physical installation *Windows and application setup for your new hardware *Using the hardware once you have it installed *Tips and tricks for getting the most from your investment This unique approach brings together all of the pre-purchase, installation, and usage issues a user will face.

How to Expand & Upgrade PCs

How Wireless Works

How Personal & Internet Security Work

Que Publishing

Have you ever wanted to know how data travels from computer to computer, around the world? Have you ever wondered how web sites can track users or how newsgroups work? How the Internet Works not only tells the reader how it works, but show -One of the most popular four-color computer books of all time, How the Internet Works visually shows users how data travels over the Internet -Its full-color, detailed graphics explain to users of all levels first hand terms and technologies -Features the latest in Internet technology such as Instant Messaging, blocking Spam and data tracking

Internet & Social Media

Que Pub

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Shopping

Business & Money

Investing

Alpha

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Protecting Yourself Online

Networking & Cloud Computing

Que Corportation

Book by Gralla, Preston, Glenn, Walter, Bunzel, Tom

Get More Out of Your PC and Add-Ons

How the Internet Works, Bestseller Edition illustrates in a full-color, graphical format, the Internet. This fascinating book is an innovative presentation that takes an inside look at the largest network in the world. it covers a broad range of topics, from how users can access resources around the world to a close look at basic tools of the Internet.

How the Internet Works (How It Works Series (Emeryville, Calif.).)

Joshua How the Internet Works Eddings

Ziff Davis Pr

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