The document outlines a beginner's class on using the internet, covering topics such as how to connect, browser basics, searching, email, and online safety. It includes hands-on activities and tips, emphasizing the significance of using bookmarks, evaluating sources, and following safe online practices. Additional classes and tech help sessions are also available for participants seeking further assistance.

1. Internet for Beginners
Cochise County Library District

2. Introductions
 Introductions
 These classes
 Karen
 You
 The lab computers are set to erase when
they restart.

3. Agenda
 How to connect
 Basics of browsers and searching
 Bookmarks, home pages, searching,
downloading, and more
 Email
 Internet safety
 Advanced
 What do you want to learn today?
 ASK QUESTIONS!

4. Ways to Connect
 Through a cable
 Wireless
 “Hot spots”
 WiFi
 Bluetooth (through cell phone)

5. To Connect to a Hot Spot
 Select wireless icon in the lower left corner
of toolbar
 Select the hot spot and click Connect
 Additional steps may be required in the
browser (agree to usage terms)

6. Hands On
 Connect to the wireless hot spot in the
library

7. Basic Terminology
 Browser
 Home page or startup page
 Bookmarks
 URL
 Internet address
 www.cochiselibrary.org

8. Brower Basics
 All do the same thing
 Chrome is recommended
Chrome Firefox Internet
Explorer

9. Hands On
 Open Google Chrome
 Zoom the screen larger and smaller
(ctrl + and ctrl -)

10. Searching
 Search engine
 Google
 Bing
 others
 Address bar can be used to type in a URL
(www) or to type in a search term

11. Hands On
 Type google in search bar
 Type google.com in search bar
Tip: If you know the URL, typing it in will
save you a step.
Tip: Watch auto-fill options as you type.

12. Search Tips
 More specific terms narrow your search
 “ ” for exact term
 Results
 Images, Videos, News, etc.
 People also ask…
 Ads
 Advanced (under Settings)
 Evaluating sources - Which link should I
follow?
 .com, .org, .edu, others

13. Hands On
 Search for something you are interested
in, e.g. electric cars
 Look at the search results
 Which ones might be most useful?
 How might you refine your search to be
more useful?
Tip: Look at the sources for your results.

14. Bookmarks, menus, and
home pages
 Each browser uses the star to set a
bookmark
 Each browser has a menu which lets you
choose a home or startup page and set
other advanced options

15. Hands On
 Go to a site you visit often
 Set a bookmark
 Go to Google
 Access your bookmarked site
Tip: Bookmarks will show up in a toolbar if
you have your bookmarks bar set to show.

16. Tabs
 Windows vs. tabs
 Convenient way to keep multiple sites up
at once.

17. Hands On
 Open multiple tabs and switch between
them.
Advanced tip: You can bookmark a set of
tabs or have a set of bookmarks open as a
home page.

18. The Power of Right Clicking
 To copy
 To open a link in a new tab
 To bookmark a link
 To save an image
 To download a file
…and so much more

19. Hands On
 Do a Google search for something you’re
interested in, e.g. how to crochet.
 Right-click to open a search result in a
new tab.
 Go back to search results and right-click to
open another search result in a new tab.

20. Downloading
 To download an image from the Internet,
right-click and Save image as…
 Remember where you save it (desktop or
a folder).
 Be sensitive to copyright issues.
 Make sure you know what you are saving!
Beware of non-images, exe files, etc.

21. Hands On
 Right-click an image on the Internet.
 Save it to the desktop.
 Go to your desktop and view the image.

22. Mousing over
 Mouse over icons without clicking to get
tips.
 Mouse over a link to see where it goes
without clicking it.

23. Email
 If you don’t have email, Gmail is a good,
free choice.
 All Google accounts include Gmail access
 Reply vs. Reply all
 Bcc
 Spam, “Promotions,” etc.
 Organizing your email
 A word about passwords…

24. Hands On
 Go to your email program and explore
 Set up folders
 Look at your spam folder
 Organize
Tip: You can set up mailing lists for groups
you commonly send to. (In Gmail, use
labels in Contacts.)

25. Online Safety

26. General precautions
 Run anti-virus software.
 Update your software when prompted (or
turn on auto-updates).
 Don’t ever give anyone your passwords,
social security number, or other personal
information.
 Be extra careful on public computers and
networks.
 Sign out from your accounts on public
computers.

27. Email
 Email may not really be from the sender
shown. Be careful!
 Rather than click on links, type them in
yourself.
 Mouse over links to see the real
destination.
 Don’t download (or click on) any
attachment unless you are SURE of who it
came from and that it’s safe.

28. Phishing and Phony URLs

31. Hands On
 Go to https://www.opendns.com/phishing-
quiz/ and test your ability to detect
phishing schemes

32. Questions?
Other topics?

33. Next Classes
 Thurs. Feb. 27 – Smartphone and Tablet
Basics
(bring your device!)
 Also offering classes in Sunsites
 We offer individual tech help after each
class from 1:00-3:00. Bring your questions
and devices!