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Digital Literacy Guide: E-commerce/Shopping

Are you looking to buy a computer? Need to navigate Windows or Mac or get basic tips? Start here!

Shopping

Amazon (TechBoomers)
Craigslist (TechBoomers)
eBay - Shopping (TechBoomers)
Etsy (TechBoomers)
Think of Etsy as an eBay for crafting folk.
PayPal for Beginners (Lifewire)
Basics of setting up and using PayPal. Offers opinions on the safety of using PayPal.

Banking

Some banks and credit unions have institution specific tutorials for their online banking. Consider asking about them at your local branch.

Introduction to Online Banking (Digital Unite, UK)
An overview of online banking including typical ways of creating and using online bank accounts.
How to Use an ATM (WikiHow)
An illustrated tutorial for using an ATM.

Travel

Travel Tips (Get Safe Online)
31 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money (Kiplinger's)
Roundup of sites for air travel, hotels and more.

E-commerce / Shopping