Millions of people use the Internet to learn, work, shop, and play. Millions more have a computer that can be used for all of these things, but the complexity and scope of the Internet have kept them from getting online. This book takes the intimidation out of using the Internet. New or inexperienced users need a visual step-by-step guide that quickly and easily points them in the right direction: how to choose the best online connection, how to use the built-in Internet tools, and how to expand their knowledge and abilities using the World Wide Web. This book covers such topics as setting up a high-speed Internet connection, communicating with e-mail, protecting the computer from viruses, and listening to audio and viewing video over the Internet.