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Unit 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Internet | Gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
| World Wide Web | Only one part of the Internet. |
| Web Site | Specific location on the Web that has related information. |
| Uniform Recourse Locater | Address of a web site no other one can use. |
| Internet Service Provider | Company that sells access to the Internet, usually a monthly fee. |
| Web Browser | Software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with Web sites. |
| Way of communicating through the Internet. | |
| Netiquette | Refers to the good manners one uses while on the Internet. |
| Spam | Junk mail. |
| Firewall | Hardware or software that protects your computer from viruses. |
| Home Page | When you open your Internet browser, this is the first page you see. |
| Drill Down | Find more specific information by clicking a link within another Web site. |
| Site Map | Index of all the most recent visited sites on your computer. |
| Bookmark | Shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to that Web site. |
| Favorites | What bookmarks are called in Internet Explorer. |
| History | Record of the most recent sites you have visited. |
| Print Preview | Allows you to view a page before you print it to see how it will look. |
| Search Engine | Special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords. |
| Boolean Search | This search uses keywords plus special symbols that make it easier to find specific info. |