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Term | Definition |
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Internet | Is a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World Wide Web | It is a way of accessing through the huge collection of information, services, and and Web sites available through the internet. |
Web site | Is a specific location on the Web that contains a colloection of related files and resources by a person, a group, or orginazation. |
uniform resource locator (URl) | If you know the unique, or distinctive,address or URL, you can go directly to a Web site. |
Internet service provider (ISP) | Is a company that sells you access to the internet, usally for a month fee. |
Web Browser | Is a software program that lets you surf the Web and internet with Web sites. |
electronic mail (e-mail) | Is another way that you can share information using the internet. |
netiquette | Refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
spam | Is like junk mail. |
firewall | Is hardware or that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
homepage | The home page for your browser usually allows you to one or more of the following. |
drill down | To find specific information. |
site map | An index of all main pages in the site that may use to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
bookmarks | Is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to the Web page. |
favorites | You can easily add a Web site to your Favorite list. |
History | record of your web sites visited. |
print preview | allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed. |
Search Engine | is a kind pf Web site that lets you search for other pages using keywords. |
Boolean Search | This is a search that uses a keyword plus special symbols to find exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad. |