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This book is your friendly tour guide and road map to an intriguing corner of the digital world. You can find everything you need to get started with (and get the most from) the friendliest and fastest-growing online service in the United States: America Online. The best part is that you don’t need to be some computer technoid to make sense of it all. America Online 7.0 For Dummies is written in plain language – the way everyone talked back when computers interfaced and people had conversations. This book is designed to give you the information you need quickly so that you can get back to the fun stuff at hand. This book is a handy reference for experienced AOL users upgrading to the new 7.0 version, and a complete digital driver’s education for those less confident. In a nutshell, this book is for anyone who Wonders just what the heck is America Online? Senses that the Web is full of fun and interesting resources, but doesn’t know where to begin Wants to unveil the secret tips and goodies for making your America Online connection truly come alive From signing on to creating your own Web site, America Online 7.0 For Dummies demystifies and simplifies everything you need to know about AOL. This know-it-all guide covers all these topics, and more: Finding your way around with menus and toolbars Dealing with spams, scams, viruses, and hoaxes Setting up your screen name and profile Exploring the World Wide Web Sending and receiving e-mail Chatting and instant messaging Tracking news, weather, markets, and more Organizing your club with Groups@AOL Taking control of your online environment with Parental Controls In addition to its great content areas, strong Internet links, and dandy little triangular logo, America Online harbors secret powers known only to a select few. From customized profiles to using AOL Anywhere, this guide goes beyond the basics to explain stuff that you probably wondered about, but never know how to find. With these powerful techniques in hand, you, too, are ready to join the ranks of the initiated – the ranks of the AOL Gurus.