Internet and Emails

Getting an Internet connection is often a very confusing time for new starters. The key to success is to understand the terms and how the system fits together. Its also useful to shop around, read all you can and consult your favourite geek for advice. Click to see how you connect to the internet

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Commoncraft has a lot of animated videos. These are some that explain:

• The World Wide Web
• Web Browsers
• Web Search Strategies
• Evaluating a Website
• Web Based emails versus Local email systems
• What are 'Apps'
• Computer Viruses and threats
• Phishing (for information) Scams
• Creating Secure Passwords

Explania also has animated videos on many subjects. These are two of them:

• Choosing a Safe Password
• Explaining the History of the Internet

Google has some free self paced training courses

• Power Searching with Google
• Advanced Power Searching with Google