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Unit 3
Term | Definition |
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Internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world |
World Wide Web | it is a way of accessing the huge collections of information, services, and Web sites available through the Internet. |
Web site | a specific location on the Web the contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) | an address the no other site can use. |
Internet service provider (ISP) | a company that sells you access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
Web Browser | a software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with web sites. |
Electronic mail (e-mail) | another way that you can share information using the internet |
Netiquette | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications |
Spam | is like a junk mail |
Firewall | a hardware or software the protects a computer or network from intruders |
Home page | the first web page you see when your browser opens |
Drill Down | click a link that opens a new web page within the site |
Site map | an index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drilling down |
Bookmark | a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a Web page |
Favorites | bookmarks |
History | the browser keeps track of every page you have visited for the past few days |
Print Preview | allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed |
Search Engine | a special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords |
Boolean search | a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad |