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Term | Definition |
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Internet | gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world |
World Wide Web | the huge collection of information, services, and Web sites accessible through the Internet. |
web site | is a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
uniform resource locator | a web site's own unique Internet address that no other Web site can use. |
internet service provider | a company that sells you access to the internet. |
web browser | a software program that lets you serf the Web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail | is another way that you can share information using the internet. |
netiquette | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
spam | unwanted e-mail sent by an unknown person or business. |
firewall | hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home page | the first page you see when you open your browser. |
drill down | to move from general information to more detailed information by exploring a series of folders, drop-down menues, or Web pages. |
site map | an index of the main pages in a Web site, used to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
bookmark | a shortcut stored in your browser that that takes you directly to a web page. |
favorites | a shortcut that takes you directly to a Web page. |
history | a record kept by a browser of every Web page visited in the past few days or weeks. |
print preveiw | allows you to veiw a page so you can see how it will look when its printed. |
search engine | a special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using key words. |
boolean search | a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find more exact results. |