"The best computer class I have ever taken!" and "I never knew that computers could be explained so well!" are comments heard frequently from Web Wise Seniors" students. Since 2000, Web Wise Seniors has successfully taught thousands of beginning computer users. Now, for the first time, the same teaching methods successful in Web Wise Seniors" courses are found in this easy to understand book. This book is not a reference for the Internet. It is a learning guide for people of any age who are unfamiliar with the Internet, but is especially designed for seniors who want to be skilled Internet users. It is like having a private instructor at your side as you walk through the basics of surfing the web. It is full of questions commonly asked by beginners in actual classes, followed by easily understandable answers which have already helped thousands. You only get so far by reading explanations and definitions. You need to actually use the Internet to learn to use it well. This book will help you get started using the Internet by walking you through the basic skills Step by Step while answering your "whys" and "whats" along the way. Web Wise Seniors teaches basic computer classes every day. WWS instructors have seen first hand what works, what does not work, and what beginners want to know. We have drawn on our teachers" knowledge, skills and experiences to write this book.