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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Internet | Is a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| World Wide Web | Is the only one part of the internet. |
| Web Site | Is a specific location on the Web that contains a collection of related files by a person, group, or organization. |
| Uniform Resource Locator (URL) | With this you can go directly to a web site. |
| Internet Services Provider (ISP) | Is a company that sells you access to the internet, usually, for a monthly fee. |
| Web Browser | Is 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 junk mail |
| Firewall | Is a hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
| Home page | the first browser you see when your browser opens |
| Drill down | to find more specific information |
| site map | an index of all main pages that you may use to jump straight to a page. |
| Bookmark | Is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a page |
| favorites | In the internet explorer browser, bookmarks are called favorites. |
| history | Your browser keeps track of every page you have visited for the past few days or even weeks. |
| Print preview | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it's printed. |
| search engine | is a special type of web site that lets you search for other web pages using keywords |
| Boolean search | This is a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad. |