Questions

1) Why isn’t there a flat rate for cell phones? What makes them so expensive? I don’t understand why rates vary so greatly, why texting is an extra fee, or why rates can be upwards of $60 per month.

2) Why don’t all cities and major people hubs provide wi-fi? What does wi-fi actually stand for?

3) What does it actually mean to have a slow or fast connection?

4) How do I know if it is my computer or a poor connection that causes five minute loading times for relatively uncomplicated sites?

5) How do I protect my information and myself when I am online? For example, I’d love to keep all my finances on my computer, but I don’t because I’m not sure that I can protect that information.

6) What IS a server (besides a box) and how does it work?

7) When turning to the Internet for information, getting the RIGHT information is KEY! What are best processes to ensure that searches are accurate and helpful? Is there a group out there that helps people do better research once they have the internet?

8) Fear mongering has taught me to be afraid of identity theft, hackers, online predators, etc. What is the REAL threat and what can I do to protect myself without being limited by these factors?  And really, how important is protection software, anyway?