Your guide to the wonders of the Web
Ten Tips for Happy & Safer Surfing
- Even though the Internet is incredible, maintaining a well-balanced life offl ine is very important.
- Use discretion when giving information online because it can easily be distributed to others.
- Protect your online privacy: Never provide your personal information to strangers.
- If you have children, do not allow them to arrange meetings with someone they've met on the Internet.
- In your home, place the computer in a visible location to monitor your family's Internet activity and appropriate uses. (The same goes for computers in classrooms.)
- Be open for discussions about the Internet and its appropriate uses with family members, classmates and co-workers.
- Understand and respect the different Internet interests of those around you.
- Use common sense. Don't go to sites or do things on the Internet that could create problems.
- If something inappropriate happens online, report the interaction immediately to www.CyberTipline.com. Children should always report anything inappropriate online to an adult immediately.
- For more helpful information, visit www.IncredibleInternet.com
Education The Internet gives you and your family global access to educational resources and information.
With more than 500,000 articles, Wikipedia is the largest encyclopedia in the world.
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- Uncle Sam and Education: ww.students.gov
The U.S. Government has several comprehensive sites for planning your higher education.
Technology & Family The Internet connects people around the world like never before. Technology has the power to improve our lives and help us become more productive.
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Google is an excellent search engine. This site will help you make expert searches.
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Use this site to help eliminate spam.
All your blogging questions are answered here.
Kids The Internet is a world of adventure for kids. From schoolwork to hobbies to sports, the Internet is sure to have whatever your children are looking for.
Do your kids like discovering new things? Now they can explore space, play games, solve puzzles and more.
Who knew homework could be this fun?
Learn everything about weather on this site.
Online Safety Learn how to better protect yourself and your family while online.
Qwest Communications provides a comprehensive identity theft resource guide for consumers. Find information and resources on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.
The NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive resource that teaches kids and teens how to stay safer on the Internet.
Empower kids with the skills they need to be safe on the Internet. This site offers a guided tour teaching kids how to avoid trouble while they explore the Web.
Lifestyle Find the latest on fashion, food, work and play – IncredibleInternet.com helps you fi gure it all out and simplify your life.
Make informed career decisions whether you're a student, a job-seeker or a workplace professional.
Learn household projects that you can complete in a weekend or perhaps something a little more long-term.
