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internet termz
internet terms and definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | The part of the computer with letter and number buttons that you use for typing. |
| Mouse | What you use to move the arrow around the computer screen. You can use the buttons to choose tings on the screen. |
| Cursor | The arrow or little flashing line on your computer screen that points to things. You control it with the mouse. |
| Monitor | The computer screen where you see words, pictures, and videos. |
| Laptop | A small computer that is easy to move and carry. It has the computer, monitor, mouse, and keyboard all together. |
| Internet | A world wide system of millions of computers that are connected together in a network. This is what your computer uses to visit web sites like iKeepsafe.org or to chat with other kids around the world. |
| Cyberspace | The world that connects computers with the internet. When you send e-mail to friends it goes through cyberspace to reach them. |
| Internet Address | Just like your home address, this group of letters and numbers takes your computer to a specific place on the internet. It usually looks like www.iKeepsafe.org or http://www.iKeepsafe.org. |
| URL | (Uniform Resource Locator): This is just another way to say internet address. the URL for iKeepsafe is www.iKeepsafe.org. |
| Web Site | A place you visit on the internet that has stuff to see and read. Some web sites have fun and useful information,but some are not safe.Your parents can help you find good web sites. |
| Instant Messaging | Messages you can exchange back and forth with a friend through a special progam. Its like a private chatroom. |
| Chat Room (or chatroom) | A place to "talk by typing" to other people in the chat room. But, be careful! People are not always who they say they arein chat rooms. |
| (electronic mail) A letter you send through cyberspace. People love e-mail because its almost instant and doesnt take any stamps! | |
| Bulletin Boards or Message Boards | A place on the internet where you can posr information for other peoplr to see, usually about a specific topic-like the one your classroom or home. |
| Username | A name you choose to use for yourself when youre on the internet. It identifies you without telling strangers your real name. |
| Screen Name | Your username in a chatroom. A screen name should never say who you really are or give any personal information. |
| SPAM | Junkmail sent to your e-mail that is usually advertising something. Never open it, for it may cause your computer problems. |
| Virus | A hidden computer program that sneaks into your computer through e-mail or the internet. Viruses can really hurt your computer, and you can accidentally send them to other people without even knowing! |
| Password | A secret word that only you should know. You use it to check e-mail, get on your accounts on the internet, and to keep your stuff safe from people who want it to hurt you aor your reputation. |
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