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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 collection of information, services, and web sites available through the inernet |
web sites | is 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) | if you know the 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.it gives you your own username and password |
web browser | Software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with web sites |
electronic mail (e-mail) | a way that you can share info using the internet. |
netiquette | a food manners one uses in electronic communications |
spam | is like junk mail.it is sent in bulk to many people's e-mail accounts |
firewall | is a hardware or software that protects a computer or network form intruders |
home page | usually allows you to do one or more of the following.see info, use links, or search web pages |
drill down | you click a link that opens a new web page within the site |
site map | an index of all the main pages that let you jump straight to a page without drilling down |
bookmark | is a shortcut stored in tour browser that takes you directly to a page |
favorits | when you click the web page name in the favorites list the browser goes to that page immediately. |
history | you will view your browsers history and add useful sites to your favorites |
print preview | allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed |
search engine | is a special kind 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 info you want by eliminating search results that are too general or broad |