Term | Definition |
Internet | A gigaantic computer netword that connects computers across the world. |
World Wide Web | The huge collection of information, services, and the Web sites accessible through the Internet |
Web Site | A specific location on the Web that contains a collection related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locator {URL} | A Web site that has its own address that no other site can use. |
Internet Service Provider {ISP} | A company that sells you access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
Web Browser | A software program that lets you surf the Web and interact with Web sites. |
Electronic Mail {e-mail} | Another way that you can share information using the Internet. |
Netiquette | refers to the goof manners one uses in electronice |
Spam | Junk mail |
Firewall | A software or hardware that protects a computer or network from intruders |
Home Page | The first web page you see when your browser opens |
Dril Down | Clicking on a link that opens a new Web page within the site |
Site Map | An index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump start to a page without drilling down |
Bookmark | A shortcut stored in your browser goes to that page immediately |
Favorites | In the Internet Browser, bookmarks are called Favorites |
History | A record that you computer keep as you search your browser. |
Print Preview | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed |
Search Engine | A special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords. |
Boolean Search | A search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find the exact information you wnat by eliminating search results that too general or too broad. |