The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms [Paperback]

Charles Steed (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2000

The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms is really three books in one. First, there is a comprehensive glossary of more than 1,250 contemporary computer and Internet terms explained in easy to understand language. There are more than 60 illustrations so readers can have a better understanding of particular words.

In the second section of the book there are articles on, How to Shop for a Computer, The History of the Internet, The Scoop on investing online, online travel, Cyber shopping, Avoiding Internet Frauds and scams, eCommerce, Search Engine tips, Special key functions and more. There's also a section for fun stuff like finding Easter eggs in programs and Websites (Easter Eggs are little surprises programmed into some software applications and Websites that are fun to track down), a huge list of smiley's and chat acronyms and more.

Finally, there's a huge section with more than 150 computer & Internet tips and tricks covering everything from file management, making emergency boot disks, and protecting your PC, to creating shortcuts, fast booting tricks, dealing with bugs and viruses plus a lot more. As an additional bonus the book includes a list of more than 200 of the absolute coolest Websites on the Net offering everything from entertainment and free stuff, to enormously useful software, utilities, maps, calculators, outrageously funny stuff, and much more. Each site is profiled with a vivid description of the main features of the site. The book is written with the beginning-to-intermediate computer user in mind.

Editorial Reviews

Review

...easy to understand Internet and computer terms, 150 high powered tips and tricks, how to avoid Internet frauds and scams... -- "The Bookworm" Velma S. Daniels Dec 31, 2000

...offers more than 1,250 easy to understand terms. It also offers lots of tips to avoid Internet frauds... -- Vookviews Dec. 2000

The User Friendly Guide To Internet & Computer Terms offers more than 1250 easy to understand Internet and computer terms... -- Midwest Book Review Jan, 2002

From the Publisher

Our intention in publishing The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms was to provide a comprehensive source of readily available information for the computer and Internet user. We believe Charles Steed has done an exemplary job in accomplishing our goals with the book. Mr. Steed has the enviable ability of making complex concepts come alive for even the most non-technical person (I speak for myself here). We found the section entitled "How To Shop for a Computer" particularly enlightening. The author actually explains the workings of the individual components of a computer so virtually anyone could make an intelligent buying decision when shopping for a PC. But with The User Friendly Guide we didn't stop at explaining how a computer works. If you've ever been interested in learning how the Internet was established you'll want to read the book. Additionally, there are more than 150 great tips and tricks for computer users; information on the current scam! s and frauds making the rounds on the Web; sections addressing online travel agencies and e-brokers; a section filled with fun stuff to do with your computer; how to get the most from the top search engines, and much more. I think I was most pleased with the 200+ Cool Websites. We've assembled over 200 of the absolute most amusing, fun, and useful sites on the Web. Users will find out where to get all kinds of free stuff from entertainment and software, to free Internet service and even cash! We are proud to publish this great book. The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms is certain to get lots of use from anyone seeking to explore the wonders of computers and the Web. Oh yes, there are also more than 1250 contemporary computer & Internet terms explained so just about anyone could grasp them.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Gold Standard Pr (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965439623
• ISBN-13: 978-0965439626
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,324,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After my discharge from the Navy as medic in 1982 I continued on in healthcare as a registered nurse since I'd already completed more than half the requirements in the service. I worked as an RN for nearly 15 years.

At that point I made a career change and began to flip residential properties in Washington state. In the course of a little more than three years I'd completed more than 60 transactions. I felt compelled to share some of what I'd learned as a real estate investor so in 1996 I published my first book titled, The Streetsmart Homebuyer - Investor Secrets ANYONE Can Use To Buy A Home.

Three other physical books followed. Toward the end of the 1990s I became an Amazon affiliate so I could make a little extra selling my own books. It was nice selling a book on Amazon because I got paid for the actual book and got a commission as well.

My favorite writing topics are personal development and business. I also have a couple of fiction pieces in the works incorporating both metaphysics and business, a nice blend.

Since writing is in my blood and couldn't imagine not doing it every day, and since people, some people at least, seem to enjoy it, I'm making every effort to continue. Thanks for stopping by...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something For Everyone, December 2, 2000

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Michael Stewart (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms (Paperback)

I've recently been forced into the digital revolution. Although I have some knowledge of PCs, it's sometimes a challenge to get my computer to function to its fullest (my fault not the computer's) This book has been wonderful. There is so much useful information here, I'm not sure where to start. My favorite section is "tips and tricks." Tons of stuff on how to get the most from a PC. The book has articles on Web shopping, investing, travel, avoiding ripoffs, the history of the Internet, how to shop for a computer, and plenty more useful stuff about the Web and computers - and here's the part I really like: If I run into a word I don't understand while reading, I can easily flip to the dictionary and look it up. Even with all that, I think my favorite section is the 200 Cool Websites. I've spent hours exploring the Web using it. This is a great reference book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information!, January 2, 2001

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Ron Donati (Corsicana, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms (Paperback)

Got my first computer (really) two weeks before Christmas. It has Windows 98 as the operating system. With the computer I received two books to help get me started. Win 98 for Dummies and The User Friendly Guide To Internet & Computer Terms. Both are great. Win 98 for Dummies takes you step by step thru the process of getting acquainted with a computer. The User Friendly Guide has a great dictionary along with tons of tips and articles about computers and the Internet. There's so much to know! If you need a great reference book, spend the money and get both of these.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Information!, January 2, 2001

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Ron Donati (Corsicana, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The User Friendly Guide to Internet & Computer Terms (Paperback)

Got my first computer (really) two weeks before Christmas. It has Windows 98 as the operating system. With the computer I received two books to help get me started. Win 98 for Dummies and The User Friendly Guide To Internet & Computer Terms. Both are great. Win 98 for Dummies takes you step by step thru the process of getting acquainted with a computer. The User Friendly Guide has a great dictionary along with tons of tips and articles about computers and the Internet. There's so much to know! If you need a great reference book, spend the money and get both of these.