Surf the Net the lazy way

Don't steer off the Super Information Highway just yet! Surf the Net The Lazy Way shows you how to make the most of your clicking while time is ticking. Take a look at what's inside:

• Quickly Connecting to the Internet: Easy steps for getting hooked to the Internet, from selecting the right software to finding the best local hookup.
  
• Exploring the Internet with Ease: Tips on how to easily master either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Explorer, the two most popular Internet browsers, without reading a ten-pound computer manual.
  
• Finding Stuff without the Fuss: Shortcuts and special features to finding what you need on the Internet quickly and easily, using a variety of popular Internet search tools.
  
• Instantly Access the Latest News, Sports, and Weather-customize your start page to automatically deliver the latest updates whenever you log onto the Internet.
  
• Find the Job of Your Dreams-first, take the online Keirsey temperament test to see which jobs suit you best; then search for a sure match from the Monsterboard Web site of online job listings.
  
• Shop without Dropping (or Even Working Up a Sweat)-use your mouse to browse at any one of the Internet's thousands of "virtual" stores, where you can buy almost anything: books, CDs, gifts, collectibles, electronics, specialty foods, and even cars and trucks.

Table of contents

Introduction

Part I It's All In The Connection

Chapter 1: Nothing Hard About The Hardware

Chapter 2: Getting Set Up For The Internet

Part 2 Browsing Tips

Chapter 3: Navigating Like A Pro: Netscape Navigator

Chapter 4: Exploring Like A Pro: Internet Explorer

Chapter 5: Searching Like A Pro: Internet Search Tools

Part 3 Doing Mostly Productive Stuff With The Internet

Chapter 6: All The News That'S Fit To Browse

Chapter 7: Getting Out Of That Dead-End Job

Chapter 8: Money! 97

Chapter 9: Hassling The Government

Chapter 10: Fact Finding (People And Places, Too!)

Chapter 11: Shopping: Big-Ticket Items

Chapter 12: Shopping: Books, Cds, Gifts, Catalogs, And More

Chapter 13: Going Places

Chapter 14: Computer Geekdom

Chapter 15: Leisure Time

Chapter 16: Kids And Family Time

Chapter 17: Wasting Time

Part 4 Getting Your Voice Heard

Chapter 18: No More Stamps And Jammed Faxes: Send An Email Message

Chapter 19: Taking Care Of Your Messages

Chapter 20: Your Own Personal Soapbox (Newsgroups)

Chapter 21: Somewhat Live Conversations: Chatting And Internet Phone Calls

Appendix A How To Get Someone Else To Do It

Appendix B If You Really Want More, Read These

Appendix C If You Don'T Know What It Means, Look Here

Appendix D It'S Time For Your Reward