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Fully updated and expanded! Added steps for Windows 10 and Mac OS X El Capitan Over 30% more material Expanded coverage on mobile device safety Expanded coverage on safety for kids online Contains  well over 100 tips  with complete step-by-step instructions and pictures! Topics include: Choosing and managing passwords Securely browsing the web and communicating with others Securely setting up home networking Shopping and banking online Locking down social media accounts Creating automated backups Managing your home computers Using your smart phone and tablet safely Safeguarding your kids online Don't Get Caught With Your Drawbridge Down! Just how secure is your computer right now? My guess is that you probably don't really know. Computers and the Internet have revolutionized the modern world, but if you're like most people, you have no clue how these things work or what the real threats are. Protecting your computer is like defending a medieval castle. W...

Specifically for home users and small business owners, cybersecurity expert Terry Sadler lays out the easy-to-learn methods and tips that will make using the Internet more safe and secure and protect the family as well as the business. -Identity Theft. According to the Symantec Internet Security Report (2014), mega breaches are data breaches that result in at least 10 million identities exposed in an individual incident. There were eight mega breaches in 2013, compared with only one in 2012. - Viruses and Malware. Some security experts estimate there are more than 250,000 new malware variants detected daily and more than 30,000 websites exploited daily. These numbers are staggering. - Email Security. Learn how to reduce the amount of SPAM that makes it to your inbox. Improve your email security habits and discover better ways to communicate safely and with privacy. - Internet and Browsing Security. You cannot afford to leave the security of your sensitive information up to your ISP....

Step by step guide to connecting all your electronic devices into one network A home network allows you to share Internet connections, photos, video, music, game consoles, printers, and other electronic gadgets. This do-it-yourself guide shows you step by step how to create a wired or wireless network in your home. In the  For Dummies  tradition of making technology less intimidating,  Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies breaks down the process into easy steps with clear instructions. Increasing broadband speeds, cellular technology, the explosive growth of iPhone sales, and the new Home Group feature in Windows 7 all contribute to a booming interest in home networking This step-by-step guide walks do-it-yourselfers through the process of setting up a wired or wireless network with Windows 7 and Windows Vista Demonstrates how to connect desktops or laptops, printers, a home server, a router, high-speed Internet access, a video game system, a telephone lin...