Internet Tutorial: The Basics

Internet Tutorial is a clear guide to internet basics for beginners: how the internet works, how to get online at home and on the move, how to set up good Wi-Fi and how to stay safe online. 47 short topics in plain language, with original drawings, numbered steps and quick checks. Everything works offline. Each topic explains one thing simply, then shows you what to do: where to tap, which setting to change and what to watch out for. It is an easy way to learn the internet step by step, at your own pace. What you will learn • How the Internet Works: what the internet is, the web, websites and apps, IP addresses, domain names and DNS, and how a web page reaches you • Getting Connected: ways to connect, fibre, cable and DSL, mobile, fixed wireless and satellite internet, speed, latency and data limits, running a fair speed test and choosing an internet plan • Wi-Fi and Home Networks: your home network (modem and router), Wi-Fi 6, 6E and 7, where to put your router, mesh Wi-Fi and extenders, changing the Wi-Fi name and password, guest networks and securing your router • Connecting Devices: connect a phone or tablet, a computer, a TV or streaming device and a printer; mobile data, roaming and eSIM; phone hotspot and tethering • Using the Internet: using a browser, searching well, judging sources and AI answers, email basics, video calls, cloud storage and backup, shopping online safely and online banking safely • Staying Safe Online: strong passwords and password managers, passkeys, two-step verification, phishing (fake emails and messages), common online scams including AI voice cloning, public Wi-Fi, VPNs explained, software updates, privacy basics and children online • Wellbeing and Accessibility: digital wellbeing, screen time and notifications, and built-in accessibility tools such as larger text, screen readers, live captions and voice control • Troubleshooting and Reference: step-by-step fixes for no internet, slow internet or weak Wi-Fi, and a device that cannot connect; a glossary and frequently asked questions Features • 47 topics in 8 sections, from internet basics to online safety • 12 original drawings: how a web request travels, a home network, router placement, Wi-Fi signal and walls, Wi-Fi bands, satellite orbits, mesh Wi-Fi, VPNs, how phishing works and more • Numbered steps and menu paths for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac • 38 quick-check questions with tap-to-reveal answers • A glossary of 62 internet terms with a filter box, and 15 frequently asked questions • Search all topics from the home screen • Dark mode • Works offline, no account needed • Available in 8 languages: English, Español, Português, Français, Deutsch, العربية, हिन्दी and Bahasa Indonesia Who it is for • Beginners of any age who want to learn the internet from the start • Older adults and anyone getting online for the first time • People setting up home internet, a router or Wi-Fi • Students who want internet basics explained clearly • Family members and volunteers who help others get online and stay safe online Device menus differ between makers and versions, so the names on your screen may be slightly different. Content has been checked against guidance from national cyber-security and consumer agencies and official technical sources. Internet Tutorial is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with any internet provider, device maker or technology company; product names are used only to describe where settings are found.