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There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions that you have. If then you can't find the answer you are seeking, then by all means post your question. You will find many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.
First you need a Wi-Fi network to connect to. If you have internet, but no wi-fi, you can get a wi-fi router that will do the job.
You can always try testing it out at a free wi-fi spot like McDonalds or another store/cafe.
If that was all so much noise, then get a computer geek friend to walk you through it. Without being able to look at what you've got and are doing it would be too easy for me to suggest the wrong thing, and waste your money.
That said, maybe perusing this site will give you a better idea of what to do next.