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Internet 101: Beginner's Handbook
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By Paul Gil, About.com

October, 2009

Welcome to the vast and exciting world of the Internet and the World Wide Web! To a beginner, the Net and the Web are overwhelming: billions of pages and images, in a seemingly-chaotic and mishmashed format. To make things even more stressful: there is no actual Internet "Owner's Manual". But as you wrestle with the confusion of being a new Internet user, there is good news: About.com is in the business of helping people understand and navigate the world. In this case: we are here to help you understand and navigate the online universe of the 21st Century.

What follows is a collection of Internet explanations and tutorials designed for both the Internet beginner and the self-taught intermediate. Although best read from front to back, our articles lend themselves to being browsed by specific topics below.

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Remember to check back often for updates! This page changes regularly to reflect the dynamic internet and world wide web.

Again, welcome to the Internet, and we hope you enjoy the free tutorials that follow!

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