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| 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 and resources by a person group organization. |
| Uniform resource locator (URL) | Unique or distinctive, address or URL, you can go directly to the website. |
| Internet service provider (ISP) | 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) | Is another way that you can share in formation using the internet. |
| Netuquette | Refers to good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
| Spam | Is like junk mail. |
| Fire | Is hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
| Home page | The first web page you see when you open your browser. |
| Drill down | To find more specific 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 | Is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
| Favorites | In the internet explorer browser, bookmarks. |
| History | Your web sites visited |
| Print preveiw | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when you print it . |
| Search engine | Is a special kind of web site 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 broad or general. |