ThirdAge.com Caters to the New Adult Internet User With the Launch of the Web Made Easy Center.SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1999-- Free to Users, the "Web Made Easy" Helps Newbie A first-time user. A newbie may be a novice in anything; using a computer, a video game, a particular operating system, the Internet, etc. Also called a "newb," "noob" or "nub." (jargon) newbie Adults Overcome Their Fears and Maximize Their Web Experience If you have ever found yourself in a chat room wondering what ROTEL ROTEL Reference Telegram from Our Office means or why your accidental slip into ALL CAPS caused an uproar, Third Age Media (www.thirdage.com) now provides solutions for the new adult Internet user Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f . Today, Third Age Media unveiled the Web Made Easy (www.thirdage.com/tech/easy), the authoritative, comprehensive online center specifically designed for the novice adult home PC user. A combination of informative content, interactive tutorials and expert advice, the Web Made Easy combines practical guidance with a dose of humor to help newbie adults navigate the Web. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Forrester Research Forrester Research is an independent technology and market research company that provides its clients with advice about technology's impact on business and consumers. Corporate facts
"We know that this audience is already wired and getting even more wired," said Dr. Mary Furlong furlong: see English units of measurement. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and founder of Third Age Media. "Adult users tend to take a practical approach to using the Internet. They want to know how the Internet can improve their lifestyle. The Web Made Easy helps these newbies see beyond the curve in the Internet's superhighway and maximize their online experience." The Web Made Easy is composed of four primary content areas tailored exclusively to the new adult user: -- New to the Net? -- Web basics to get the new user started -- Explore the Web -- Tools and techniques for successful surfing and searching -- Get More Out of the Net -- Homepage, Downloading, Tutorials -- Meet People and Stay in Touch -- Explores e-mail, chat and forums as means to connect and communicate In addition, the Web Made Easy launched with: -- Nineteen 5-10 minute interactive self-tutorials on topics from downloading software to writing multimedia letters. -- Tech Terms: A Computer & Internet Dictionary -- Outline Lingo: A Guide to Chat & E-Mail Shorthand for everyday people -- Tech Daily Tickler A manual or automatic system for reminding users of scheduled events or tasks. It is used in PIMs, contact management systems and scheduling and calendar systems. -- Tech Must-See Site of the Day -- Weekly Tech Cartoon -- ThirdAge Top 5000: A Selective Web Guide Third Age Tech Expert Molly E. Holzschlag brings years of online experience to the center as a noted author, designer and instructor. As the Tech Expert, Holzschlag will contribute a weekly piece and serve as the forum and chat host. Recently honored as one of the 25 Most Influential People on the Web by Upside magazine, Molly has contributed to over ten books about the Internet and additionally runs her own Web site at http://www.molly.com Third Age Media is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. located in San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden . Third Age was founded in 1996 by Mary Furlong with the vision of empowering individuals moving toward and beyond 50 to use the Web to make informed decisions as they navigate major life transitions. Third Age's state-of-the-art technology personalizes the delivery of timely, high-quality information and offers the most active web-based community for the 45-plus audience online. The flagship Web site of Third Age Media, ThirdAge.com, consists of seven primary channels: Romance; Health; Money; Technology; Family; Work and Living. Each channel artfully integrates expert advice, self-assessment tools and interactive chat and forums to provide the most trusted platform for decision-making in the Third Age. |
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