Teach Your Computer to Dance: Make Your Computer, Mobile Devices And the Internet Perform for You - Softcover

Life is getting more complex and so is technology. Whether it's your computer, a mobile device or the Internet, you need to know the right steps to control technology.So take the lead and make technology dance to your tune. Loaded with the best tips and the latest advice on products, programs, websites and today's technology (whether it's a computer, the Internet, email, a cellphone or another mobile device)--this book shows how to be more secure and: o Protect yourself, your computer and your mobile devices—on and off the Internet o Control communication overload—email, instant and text messaging as well as cellphone/VoIP calls o Discover better ways to search the Web to get quality, not quantity o Find your digital notes, info and files easily and organize your computer o Make the most of remote and collaborative computing o Choose and use the right computer and mobile devices

Advance Praise for Teach Your Computer to Dance "I learned something new on almost every page." Andrew Blackman, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal "Great book for the computer genius or novice. It's a must-have book for people of all professions." Rochelle Stewart, Reporter and Online Living blogger, The Boston Herald "You can pick any page at random and find yourself saying, 'That's a good idea.'" Andrew Kantor, Technology Columnist, USA TODAY "I like this book a lot. It's written by people who know what they're talking about and who are up on the latest PC and Internet technologies." Jonathan Zittrain, Professor of Internet Governance and Regulation, Oxford University and Co-Founder of Harvard Law School's Berkman Center for Internet & Society "Teach Your Computer to Dance Teach has dozens of expert tips for securing your computing experience. It also contains a ton of great advice for readers of any level." Roger A. Grimes, Security Adviser columnist, InfoWorld and author of four books on Windows computer security "Teach Your Computer to Dance is a great resource for anyone who spends time online. Although there are plenty of manuals around on how to work a computer, this is a terrific resource on how to get the most out of your computer and online experience and at the same time practice 'safe computing.'" Fran Maier, Executive Director and President, TRUSTe "Highly recommended for all computer users, Teach Your Computer to Dance is full of practical tips and sound advice presented in an easy-to-read format." Suzi Turner, Spyware Researcher and Consultant, owner of SpywareWarrior.com and writer of the Spyware Confidential blog for ZDNet.com