Catch Me If You Know How - Internet Edition

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Catch Me If You Know How - Internet Edition

by Travis Morgan (Goodreads Author), Ramy A.M. Fares (Illustrator), Dragos Balasoiu (Design)

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This book teaches basic computer forensics to any level computer user. You do not need to be an intermediate or advanced computer user to understand this book or to know how to implement any of the procedures. It's very easy to navigate, with clear screenshots as examples. Stop Cyberbullying Catch Your Spouse Cheating Stop Pornography Addiction Save Your Teen from Suicide...more This book teaches basic computer forensics to any level computer user. You do not need to be an intermediate or advanced computer user to understand this book or to know how to implement any of the procedures. It's very easy to navigate, with clear screenshots as examples. Stop Cyberbullying Catch Your Spouse Cheating Stop Pornography Addiction Save Your Teen from Suicide Save Your Child from a Pedophile Stop a Compulsive Online Gambler Prevent Mass Murders or Terrorism Discover Who 's Wasting Company Time ANYONE CAN UNDERSTAND IT ANYONE CAN DO IT Wow This is a must read for everyone. Education, Education, Education. I can t stress it enough. There is information in this book I would never even think of, that is happening all over the world. Help your children, friends and loved ones by becoming knowledgeable about the World Wide Web. Denise Brown Victim Advocate denisebrown.com In clear, concise and easy-to-understand language, Travis Morgan provides guidance about the use and misuse of computers and helps us all protect kids (and the rest of us ) from being exposed to often harmful materials on-line. Let him walk you through these basics -- we ll all be better off for it. Pamela Pine, PhD, MPH Stop the Silence: Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc. stopcsa.org This book is an exceptionally clear and helpful computer forensics tool for the common layperson. As a pathologist in law enforcement, an educator, and a computer hobbyist, I cannot overstate the value of what this author is offering you. Edward R. Friedlander M.D. I would recommend this book for anyone who owns a computer. This is an easy-to-read and helpful resource to help keep our families safe online. Jo Marsden predators.tv I feel that Travis Morgan has created a book that is simple to read with a purpose and focus that is beneficial to all. I feel this book is an excellent resource for parents of any aged children. It shows how to actively monitor computer usage as well as tips for discussing certain issues/behaviors with a child. Additionally, the book encourages an open communication between spouses regarding on-line behaviors. It is a particularly good read for anybody who is not computer savvy. As an educator and a parent, I would recommend this book as a great resource for anybody wanting to learn how to monitor internet and on-line activity of your child. Kevin E. Smisek High School Administrator & Former Head Coach A must read for all parents on how to keep your children safe on the internet. The How-to 's will give you the knowledge to investigate activity and websites that have been viewed on any computer and teach you how to block inappropriate sites. By doing a little research and monitoring your computer, you will ultimately keep your children and family safe on the internet. Darlene Tarnoski Women Against Child Trafficking womenagainstchildtrafficking.org(less)

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Published September 18th 2011 by Ominous Light Publishing (first published September 11th 2011)

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Sep 25, 2012 Alain Burrese rated it 4 of 5 stars

Wondering what your kids are looking at on the Internet, or who they might be corresponding with on-line? Worried about a spouse or someone else and their Internet habits? Worried that someone might have an addiction to something on-line or need help? If these thoughts are keeping you awake, but you don't have a clue how to check or find out, computer professional Travis Morgan can help. His book "Catch Me If You Know How: Internet Edition" is a step by step guide that anyone can do to discover...more Wondering what your kids are looking at on the Internet, or who they might be corresponding with on-line? Worried about a spouse or someone else and their Internet habits? Worried that someone might have an addiction to something on-line or need help? If these thoughts are keeping you awake, but you don't have a clue how to check or find out, computer professional Travis Morgan can help. His book "Catch Me If You Know How: Internet Edition" is a step by step guide that anyone can do to discover internet habits, dangers, and abusers.

You might first think that there could be some invasion of privacy issues here, and you may be right. While Travis wants people to use this information to help prevent tragedies and help those with problems, he also warns right up front that there are laws involved and you will be wise to consult an attorney, especially if you think your situation is serious enough to warrant a legal case.

The rest of the book is a basic guide on how to use computer forensics. It is a very short, easy, and direct book. It is also aimed at the computer novice, and a computer security professional probably won't find much new here. And those with some computer savvy might think the book too basic, looking for the super secret methods to hack computers from the movies, but in reality, these simple techniques and strategies are the backbone of computer forensic investigations and are what people need to look into what a computer has been used for.

The book covers the basics of web browsing, Email, social media, file sharing (something used in Tom Clancy's "Dead or Alive"), and a few advanced tips. There is also a chapter on monitoring and controlling Internet access that includes a little on children's rights and privacy. Again, if you have doubts or concerns with privacy issues, you would be best to talk to a local attorney who is up on privacy law. However, invading your child's privacy to protect them from Internet predators and preventing a tragic occurrence, such as we read about way too often, doesn't seem all that bad to me when I think of my role as a Dad.

The book concludes with a glossary of terms, and throughout the book the author points out where there is additional information on his website. The author also donates to charities who help at risk and victimized children (something I really applaud) and you can see how much has been donated on his website too.

Again, this book is short, easy, and to the point. Perfect for the computer novice or someone new to computer forensics. That's the target for this book, and for that target market, this book contains some very valuable information. I'd have liked it to have been a bit longer and to have gone more in depth for some topics, but that is beyond the scope the author wanted to cover. (But I also know a bit about the subject already, and like longer more detailed texts.)

Overall, this is a very good book to help discover how people are using computers in order to keep your children safe or help those who may be involved with things detrimental to their work or family life. The author's intent was for people to use this information for good, and I hope they do just that.
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Jun 04, 2012 Laura rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

As an Information Technology (IT) professional, a concerned father, and a childhood victim of sexual predators, Travis Morgan felt the need to write a book as guide for parents and others—particularly those who need help to break dangerous computer habits—about what he calls “computer forensics”. Right from the onset, I liked Morgan's friendly voice and his sense of humour as he deals with a heavy topic.

This book is easy and quick to read with large font and plenty of screenshots to illustrate w...more As an Information Technology (IT) professional, a concerned father, and a childhood victim of sexual predators, Travis Morgan felt the need to write a book as guide for parents and others—particularly those who need help to break dangerous computer habits—about what he calls “computer forensics”. Right from the onset, I liked Morgan's friendly voice and his sense of humour as he deals with a heavy topic.

This book is easy and quick to read with large font and plenty of screenshots to illustrate what your computer screen would look like as you apply his suggestions for search techniques. Morgan goes on to explain the basics (web browsing, emails, social media, browsing history) and the more complicated (web logs, peer to peer software and Key Loggers). There was a lot of info I already knew, but also a lot I didn't know. And I realized as I read this book that our kids will figure it all out in no time!

This book will serve as a guide and manual as I strive to become a better informed parent and learn more about the technology that will become more prominent in my children's lives. I've learned to decipher what may seem complicated about a computer and how to implement simple strategies such as how to block inappropriate sites, and how to program time limits of computer usage. Morgan has made me realize it's not so complicated. I smiled every time I saw the 2-page spread comic illustration that introduces every chapter. Morgan's experience as a father with three children is clear as he doles out his advice. He encourages parents to get to know the digital lingo and use it with their kids.

As the title implies, this book can help a parent or a spouse discover what their children or spouse is doing on the Internet. The author does warn that it's best to use open communication and to be aware of laws restricting you from breach of privacy of the other party. I also think that what is truly important is what we do when we do discover some illegal activity. Accusations can fly and destroy relationships especially if the information is not what it seems. Children can stumble on bad sites without having to go look for them. The author speaks of this as well.

Overall, this is a use-friendly book to better understand how to do research and monitoring on your computer with the ultimate goal of protecting your family. I'm so glad I read it. It is a sobering reminder of how dangerous the Internet can be and how I can do something about it as a parent. The author also offers additional information on his website: www.catchmeifyouknowhow.com.
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Jan 09, 2012 Grady rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Finally! A Computer User's Guide That Addresses Privacy

Travis Morgan deserves a humanitarian award for his exceptionally useful, easily accessible, plain talk adjunct that should be beside every computer keyboard (or tucked in the carrying case of portables) of everyone who uses the computer as a communication device: these days that is likely everyone! Though one of the features that is gaining the most attention from readers is Morgan's extensive instruction on how to prevent children who use...more Finally! A Computer User's Guide That Addresses Privacy

Travis Morgan deserves a humanitarian award for his exceptionally useful, easily accessible, plain talk adjunct that should be beside every computer keyboard (or tucked in the carrying case of portables) of everyone who uses the computer as a communication device: these days that is likely everyone! Though one of the features that is gaining the most attention from readers is Morgan's extensive instruction on how to prevent children who use the computer from falling victim to those who abuse the format for the means of satisfying unsavory needs (and indeed Morgan teaches us all how to avoid that sort of criminal abuse), the aspect of the book goes far beyond that.

For the bulk of readers the items covered in this book are those that simply are buried in manuals and even the Computer for Dummies books - those simply things such as how to manage files, share files, search the internet, the benefits and incipient dangers of browsing the internet, the ins and outs - positive and negative - of email usage, chat (both by word and by video) rooms/spaces, a superb overview of 'social media' and how to maintain privacy, how to TRULY clean your computer of unwanted files/browsing history/cookies/clicking on 'Like' on sites that lead to places you'd rather not visit, etc.

What makes this book so invaluable to all computer users (from beginners through moderately experienced users up to IT techs) is Travis Morgan's warmly helpful and yet sternly didactic technique of sharing all of this important information. He provides images of screens for both PC and MAC users to simplify his instructions, references guides for further information on the more complex challenges he presents, and he thankfully adds to his book rest station illustrations that keep the business at hand entertaining and make the type font large enough so that the open book beside the computer is easy to reference visually.

His last chapter alone is worth the purchase of this book - a succinct yet thorough chapter titled 'Monitoring and Controlling Internet Access. It opens our eyes and stimulates the question 'Who Knew?' and ties all the information in previous chapters together nicely. At book's end is a very helpful Glossary that provides quick references to commonly used computer-talk (and saves some embarrassment when talking to advisors more proficient in computerese!). This is one of the more valuable books available - for learning the intricacies of using a computer to helping clean up the world from abuse by those who take advantage of this current miracle of communication for their won warped needs.

Grady Harp

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May 20, 2012 Marilou George rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

From my perspective as an IT Analyst this is a book that every parent must read. If you have kids that are able to access the Internet and are involved in social networking and chat rooms there is essential information in this book that every parent should be aware of.

This book is a written on a level easy to understand that gives you the ability you need to discover the dangers of the Internet as well as the habits of those using the computer on the internet. The valuable information presented...more

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Feb 04, 2012 April rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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CATCH ME IF YOU KNOW HOW by Travis Morgan is an informative Computer & Technology Books/Internet. What a wonderful,informative,book on cyberbullying,a step by step guide to internet dangers and abuses. “Catch Me If You Know How” addresses a multiude of problems with the internet,including but not limited to pornography,spouse cheating,teen suicide,gambling,and people who are wasting company time by using the internet during their working time.”Catch Me If You Know How” is a must for anyone w...more

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Jan 24, 2013 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

We live in an age where nearly everything revolves around computers, and the internet. 'Catch Me if you Know How' by Travis Morgan is an excellent tool for this modern age of technology.

I am a mother of three children, and it is my duty as a parent to keep my children safe in every way possible. Even though I know quite a bit about computers and computer safety, I still learned a lot from this book. It is definitely worth the time and money to read this book. I feel a great relief knowing that...more

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Feb 22, 2013 Stephanie Allen-abreu rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book took me awhile to read because I usually read fiction. I must say that it had an abundance of useful information. Mr. Morgan balanced the technical with some comedy and kept the material interesting.

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Travis Morgan is an established Computer Specialist who has gained his knowledge through both professional and personal means. Travis' detailed personality and drive to learn new and innovative technologies is his "niche".In his 20 years of IT education and experience stemming from his own love for computers, he has been a successful entrepreneur and previously an Institutional Director of Informa...more

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