A reference to browsing the Web, sending email, and enjoying the benefits of electronic communication. It includes coverage of the Internet buzzwords - including the so-called "Smart Browsing" which allows users to visit Web sites by simply typing plain English words into the address field, and Web access via portals, such as Netscape Netcentre and Yahoo! It covers connecting to the Internet, finding and installing the software required, sending and receiving email, searching for information on the Web, creating a Web site, and trading files via FTP. It also addresses special topics such as Internet privacy, making secure purchases online, connecting to the Internet via different access methods, and sources for helpful tools.