Smart Tricks for Using Internet �and �Social Media

By Mrs. Sangeeta Bhandari

PG Department of Computer Science and IT

Content

• What is Internet
• Services of the Internet
• Internet Terms
• Tips and tricks for using Google Chrome
• Social Networking
• Smart and Safe use of Social Networking
• Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web
• Conclusion

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What is Internet ?

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This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC

Internet Terms

Tips and tricks for using Google Chrome

• Incognito Mode -If you don't want Chrome recording your browsing history or storing any cookies, go into Incognito Mode. It's a good option when browsing for things you might not want the world to know about.
• Delete History-If you want to clear out your browsing history, click the three-dot icon on the top-right corner and select More tools > Clear browsing data (or press Control-Shift-Delete on a PC.
• Chrome omnibox functions- just like the Google search bar, it also performs some of the same tricks. The omnibox can solve math problems, answer basic questions, and perform conversions before you're even done typing your search. 

Tips and tricks for using Google Chrome

• Drag and Drop Images and Media-Do you have an image or media file you want to quickly check out? Drag it into Chrome, and the browser will show you the image, play the video, or let you listen to the music.
• Change File Download Destination-Chrome allows you to designate where they are stored. Navigate to Settings > Advanced > Downloads. Under location, click Change. In the pop-up box, you can set your downloads to be saved in a particular folder.
• Task Manager- click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and select More tools > Task manager (or select Shift + Esc).The pop-up window will display all the plugins, extensions, and tabs currently in progress, as well as how much of your browser's resources each process is using (things like memory and image cache). If any appear to be slowing down or stalling your browser, you can close that window directly from the task manager.�

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Tips and tricks for using Google Chrome

• Add a Link to the Desktop- click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and select More tools > Create shortcut. In the pop-up window, type in a name and click Create.
• Save as Pdf - click the three-dot icon in the top-right corner and select Print > Save As Pdf, In the pop-up window, and click save.
• Open Specific Pages at Start- If you always navigate to the same pages on the web, In the Settings menu, click On Startup and pick what you want to open on startup: the New Tab page; where you left off; or a select list of URLs that open up every time. Add or delete pages as you see fit
• Pin Tab- Right click on tab and select Pin
• Clean Up Chrome - Settings > Advanced > Reset and clean up, click Clean up computer to use Chrome's internal antivirus to find and remove any harmful software that could interfere with the browser.

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Tips and tricks for using Google Chrome�Some Fun Tricks

• Go to Google.com
• Search google mirror and explore various options like:

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Social Networking

• It is a service on the internet that enables you to connect with people, who share similar personal or professional interests.
• On most social networking sites, the members are connected with each others as friends, friends of friends and so on.
• The main purpose of using it is to keep track of what is going on in the lives of friends, family or colleagues.
• Eg:- Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.

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Smart and Safe use of Social Networking

• Protect Yourself
•  Use privacy settings to restrict who can see and post on your profile
• Many social networking sites, chat rooms, and blogs have privacy settings. Find out how to turn these settings on, and then do it. Limit your online friends to people you actually know. 
• Learn about social mapping
• Many mobile phones have GPS technology, and there are applications that allow you to find your friends — and allow them to find you. Use GPS and social mapping apps only with people you know personally and trust. Take advantage of privacy features in apps and on your phone.
•  Trust your gut if you feel threatened or uncomfortable because of something online
• Tell whom you trust, and ask for help reporting your concerns to the police and others who can help.

Smart and Safe use of Social Networking

•  Always remember, people may not be who they say there are
• So watch yourself when you’re out in cyberspace. You never know when the fun or interesting "kid" you're talking to is actually an adult with bad intentions.
•  Never plan on meeting someone you ‘met’ online without first talking to a parent/guardian
• It’s important they know who you are meeting, when and where. It’s too risky not to if the person you’re meeting isn’t who they say they are.
• Be smart about what you post
• Never assume that what you post will remain private, and always avoid potentially embarrassing, hurtful or sexually explicit content. The last thing you need when applying to college or for a job is to have controversial or offensive content about you -- or posted by you -- coming up in a search of the web.

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Smart and Safe use of Social Networking

•  Some information should stay private
• Your Social Security number and family financial information — like your parents' bank account or credit card numbers — should stay in the family.
• Keep your passwords private
• The longer your password, the harder it is to crack. Don't share your passwords with anybody, including your best friends, your boyfriend, or your girlfriend.
• Don't reply to text, email, or pop-up messages that ask you to reply with personal information
• Be cautious about those who want to know too much
• There's no rule that says you have to tell them where you live, what your last name is, or anything else personal. Your business is your business. Let them stick to theirs.

Smart and Safe use of Social Networking

• Protect Your Computer
• Be cautious about opening attachments or clicking on links. They may contain viruses or spyware.
• Sometimes free stuff — like games, ring tones or screen savers — can hide viruses or spyware
• Politeness counts
• Texting is just another way for people to have a conversation. Texters are just like people talking face-to-face or on the phone: they appreciate "please" and "thank you" (or pls and ty).
• Tone it down
• In online conversations, using all CAPS, long rows of exclamation points (!!!!) or large bolded fonts is the same as shouting.

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Smart and Safe use of Social Networking

• Don't stand for bullying — online or off
• Treat others the way you want to be treated — whether you're interacting with them online, on your phone, or in person.
• What you post could have a bigger "audience" than you think
• Even if you use privacy settings, it's impossible to completely control who sees your social networking profile, pictures, videos, or texts. Before you click "send," think about how you will feel if your family, teachers, coaches, or neighbors find it.

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Conclusion

• Let's not forget that internet is an excellent tool for EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, and COMMUNICATION.
• We should be aware that the online world is here and the only thing we can do is to prepare to become better digital citizens.

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

• Protecting means understanding and preventing a number of security and privacy problems while using internet.

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

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Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web

Protecting Yourself from Potential Threats on the Web