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Unit 3
Term | Definition |
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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. |