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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 | a way of accessing the huge collection of information, services, and web sites available through the internet. |
Web Site | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locator (URL) | the unique or distinctive, address or URL, you can go directly to a web site. |
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 internet with web sites. |
Electronic Mail (e-mail) | another way that you can share information using the internet. |
Netiquette | the good manners that one uses in electronic communications. |
Spam | like junk mail. |
Firewall | hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
Home Page | the first web page that you see when your browser opens. |
Drill Down | to scroll down to find more information. |
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 | what bookmarks are also called |
history | a record of the web sites you visit. |
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 the exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad. |