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Term | Definition |
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internet | a 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 | a specific location on the web that contains a group of related files and resources |
uniform resource locator (URL) | a web site's own unique internet address that no other web site can use. |
internet service provider (ISP) | a company that provides access to the internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
web browser | a software program that can surf the web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail (E-MAIL) | a communication sent from one person to another over the internet. |
netiquette | the rules or manners used in electronic communication. |
spam | unwanted email sent by an unknown person or buisness. |
firewall | hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders, especially over the internet. |
home page | the first web page an internet browser is set to access when opened. |
drill down | to move from general information to more detailed information by exploring a series of folders, drop-down menus, 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 that takes you directly to a web page. |
favorites | internet explrorer's term for web site bookmarks. |
history | a record kept by a browser of every web page visited in the past few days or weeks. |
print preview | a browser function used to see how a document or web page is going to appear on paper |
search engine | a web site used to seek out other web pages using keywords. |
boolean search | a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find more exact results. |