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My Online Privacy for Seniors Jason Rich

My Online Privacy for Seniors By Jason Rich

My Online Privacy for Seniors by Jason Rich


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My Online Privacy for Seniors by Jason Rich

My Online Privacy for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete guide to protecting your privacy while you take advantage of the extraordinary resources available to you through the Internet and your mobile devices. It approaches every topic from a senior's point of view, using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading. Full-color, step-by-step tasks-in legible print-walk you through how to keep your personal information and content secure on computers and mobile devices. Learn how to: Strengthen your web browser's privacy in just a few steps Make it harder to track and target you with personalized ads Protect against dangerous fake emails and ransomware Securely bank and shop online Control who sees your Facebook or Instagram posts and photos you share Securely use cloud services for backups or shared projects Protect private data on your mobile device, even if it's stolen Block most unwanted calls on your smartphone Improve your home's Internet security quickly and inexpensively Get straight answers to online privacy questions-in steps that are simple to follow and easy to understand You don't have to avoid today's amazing digital world: you can enrich your life, deepen your connections, and still keep yourself safe.

About Jason Rich

Jason R. Rich is an accomplished author, journalist, and photographer. Some of his recently published books include: My Digital Photography for Seniors, My Digital Entertainment for Seniors, Working in the Cloud: Using Web-Based Applications and Tools to Collaborate Online, and The Ultimate Guide to YouTube for Business. He's also written an unofficial series of strategy guides, targeted to kids, focusing on the popular Fortnite: Battle Royale video game. Through his work as an enrichment lecturer, he often offers workshops and classes about digital photography, the Internet, and consumer technology aboard cruise ships operated by Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Celebrity Cruise Lines, as well as through Adult Education programs in the New England area.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Online Security Basics 3 Protecting Yourself Online 5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Privacy 5 Improving Internet Security in Your Home 6 Set Up a Firewall 7 Password-Protect Your Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet Connection 8 Secure Your Computers 9 Set Up and Manage User Accounts on a Windows 10 PC 10 Set Up and Manage User Accounts on a Mac (Running MacOS) 13 Secure Your Computer's Web Browser 16 Customize the Security Settings When Using the Microsoft Edge Web Browser 17 Customize the Security Settings When Using the Safari Web Browser 19 Take Advantage of Web Browser Plug-Ins (Extensions) 20 Take Advantage of Security Tools Offered by Your Mobile Devices 21 Adjust the Security Settings on Your iPhone or iPad (running iOS 12) 22 Adjust the Security Settings on Your Android Mobile Device 27 Manage Your Account Passwords 30 Use Tools to Manage and Remember Your Passwords 31 Tips for Creating Secure Passwords 32 Apply Multiple Strategies to Protect Yourself Online 33 Chapter 2 Safely Surf the Internet 37 Using Your Favorite Web Browser 38 Choosing a Web Browser for Your Computer or Mobile Device 40 Acquiring a Web Browser42 Consider a Specialty Web Browser Built for Privacy 43 Looking at Cookies 44 Manage Microsoft Edge's Cookie-Related Features 47 Manage Safari's Cookie-Related Feature(s) 50 Manage Chrome's Cookie-Related Feature(s) 51 Turning on Your Web Browser's Privacy or Incognito Mode 55 Turn On Privacy (InPrivate) Mode Using Microsoft Edge 56 Turn On Private Mode Using Safari 57 Go Incognito Mode Using Chrome 58 Turn on Privacy Mode on Your iPhone's Safari Web Browser 59 Turn on Privacy Mode on Your iPad's Safari Web Browser 60 Turn on Privacy Mode on Your Android's Chrome Web Browser 61 Managing Your Web Browser's History Folder 63 Work with Microsoft Edge's History Folder 64 Work with Safari's History Folder 65 Work with Chrome's History Folder 66 Managing Bookmarks and Other Information 70 Create a New Bookmark 71 Bookmark with Google Chrome 71 Bookmark with Microsoft Edge 71 Bookmark with Apple Safari 72 Access Your Bookmarks 73 Expanding Your Web Browser's Functionality Using Optional Plug-Ins 75 How to Find, Download, and Install Plug-Ins 76 Learning the Benefits of Using a Virtual Private Network or Two-Factor Authentication 77 Using Apps on Your Mobile Device to Better Handle Many Online Activities 79 Chapter 3 Protect Your Security When Working with Emails 83 Email Options 83 Determining Where Email Vulnerabilities Can Happen 85 Preventing Unauthorized Physical Access to Your Computer or Mobile Device 85 Protecting Your Computer Against Viruses and Malware 86 Maintaining an Up-to-Date and Reliable Backup 87 Create a Backup Using a Windows 10 PC 88 Create a Backup Using MacOS's Time Machine Feature 92 Choosing Additional Online Backup Solutions 95 Protecting Email Content as It's Moving 96 Avoiding Phishing Schemes and Spam 96 Adjusting the Security and Privacy Features When Using Mail 99 Use the Email Security Features Built in to Mail for Windows 10 PCs 99 Use the Junk Mail Settings in Mail for the Mac 101 Use the Email Security Settings for Gmail 102 Use the Email Security Settings for Yahoo! Mail 109 Identifying and Avoiding Phishing Schemes 112 Dealing with a Phishing Scheme Email 115 Calling a Legitimate Phone Number for a Bank or Credit Card Issuer 116 Identifying Phishing Scheme Email Messages 117 Avoiding Email Security Problems Related to Human Error 119 Chapter 4 Handling Online Banking Tasks Securely 123 Sending or Receiving Money Electronically 126 Addressing Online or Mobile Banking Security Concerns 127 Protecting Your Online Accounts 127 Creating a Secure Password and Keeping It a Secret 127 Changing Your Password Periodically 128 Using a Credit Card, not a Debit Card, to Make Online Purchases 128 Using Electronic Payments at Retail Locations or Online 128 Setting Up and Using Apple Pay 130 Set Up Apple Pay to Work with Your iPhone 131 Make a Purchase Using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay 137 Using a Virtual Private Network for Online Banking via Wi-Fi 139 Download and Install a VPN to Your Computer 141 Download and Install a VPN to Your Mobile Device 147 Being Aware of Banking-Related Phishing Schemes 152 Signing Off from Your Online Banking Service When You're Finished 153 Reporting a Suspected Problem Immediately 153 Turning On Two-Factor Authentication for Your Online Accounts 154 Turn On Two-Factor Authentication for Your Bank's Website 154 Managing Credit Card Accounts Online 157 Chapter 5 Protect Your Privacy and Security When Shopping Online 159 Avoiding Online Shopping Security Risks 161 Being Aware of Fake Websites 162 Paying Attention to Product Descriptions 163 Watching Out for Counterfeit Goods 164 Ignoring Requests for Too Much Personal Information 166 Being Careful What You Sign Up For 166 Understanding Ratings and Reviews 168 Permitting Cookies When Shopping Online 169 Verifying the Return Policy 170 Looking for Free Shipping Offers 170 Ensuring a Secure Internet Connection 172 Comparing Prices on Websites 173 Use a Price Comparison Website from a Computer 174 Use a Price Comparison Website from a Mobile App 177 Taking Advantage of Electronic Payment Options for Added Security 178 Use PayPal to Pay for Online Purchases 180 Chapter 6 Use Social Media Safely 185 Your Information on Social Media Is Typically Public 185 Becoming Active on Social Media 187 Socializing (and More) on Facebook 188 Discerning Fake News from Real News 189 Addressing Privacy Concerns on Facebook 191 Getting Started Using and Staying Secure on Facebook 194 Set Up a Free Facebook Account 195 Create Your Public Facebook Profile 198 Adjust Your Account's Privacy and Security Settings 204 Customize Face Recognition 207 Adjust Facebook's Advertising-Related Settings 209 Adding Friends to Your Facebook Account 213 Manage Your Facebook Friends 214 Delete Your Facebook Account 215 Staying Safe on Twitter and Instagram 217 Adjusting Twitter and Instagram Privacy and Security Settings 218 Customize Twitter's Settings 219 Customize Instagram's Settings 224 Understanding What You're Posting and Who Will See It 227 Using LinkedIn and Other Social Media Services Securely 227 Thinking Before You Post 228 Understanding the Pros and Cons of Geotagging 229 Turn Off Geotagging from Your iPhone/iPad 230 Turn Off Geotagging from Your Android-Based Mobile Device 233 Turn Off Geotagging on a Case-by-Case Basis 236 Weighing the Pros and Cons of Tagging Yourself and Others in Photos 237 Chapter 7 Protect Your Privacy When Publishing and Sharing Photos Online 241 Organizing Your Digital Image Library Can Take Time 244 Storing, Editing, Organizing, and Sharing Your Digital Images via the Cloud 247 Using Platform-Related Cloud Photo Storage and Sharing Options 247 Using Third-Party Cloud Photo Storage and Sharing Options 250 Use Shutterfly's Share Sites Feature 251 Choosing a Cloud-Based Photo Storage and Sharing Service 253 Sharing Photos via Social Media 255 Uploading a Photo to Your Instagram Account 257 Create a Personalized Online Album on Facebook 264 Chapter 8 Safely Store Data, Documents, and Files in the Cloud 277 Benefits of Using Cloud Storage 278 Understanding Important Cloud Computing Concepts 280 Configuring Cloud-Based Services 282 Set Up OneDrive Functionality on Your Windows PCs 283 Set Up iCloud Functionality on Your Macs 286 Sharing Content with Others from iCloud Drive 289 Using iCloud with Other MacOS Apps 289 Using a Cross-Platform Cloud-Based Service 294 Sharing Large Files Using Dropbox 295 Perform a Dropbox Security Checkup 299 Using Cloud-Based File Sharing Services Safely 301 Chapter 9 Customize the Security Settings on Your Smartphone or Tablet 307 Preventing Unauthorized People from Using Your Mobile Device 308 Setting Up the Passcode Feature 310 Set the Passcode (iPhone or iPad) 311 Set the PIN (Android) 313 Turning On the Touch ID (iOS) or Finger Scanner (Android) 316 Activating Touch ID (iPhone or iPad) 316 Activating Fingerprint Scan (Android) 316 Taking Advantage of Face ID (iOS) 317 Restricting Access to Apps and Content 318 Taking Advantage of Parental Controls 318 Adjusting the App-Specific Privacy Settings on Your Mobile Device 319 Keeping Your Mobile Device's Operating System and Apps Up to Date 322 Updating Your iPhone or iPad's Operating System and Apps 322 Updating Your Android Mobile Device Operating System and Apps 324 Managing Your Mobile Device's Wireless Connections 325 Turning On Bluetooth Settings 327 Using AirDrop (iPhone/iPad) 329 Send App-Specific Content Using AirDrop 330 Blocking and Managing Unwanted Calls to Your Smartphone 333 Block Specific Incoming Calls on Your iPhone 335 Block Specific Incoming Calls on an Android Smartphone 337 Glossary 339 Index 345 Bonus Online Chapters Bonus 1 How Web Surfing Affects the Online Ads You See (ONLINE) Bonus 2 Work with Smart Appliances, Smart Speakers, and Home Security Tools (ONLINE) Bonus 3 Protect Your Kids and Grandchildren Online (ONLINE)

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NGR9780135381212
9780135381212
0135381215
My Online Privacy for Seniors by Jason Rich
New
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
2019-03-30
384
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