Term | Definition |
internet | a giganitic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
world wide web | the huge collection of information, services,and websites accessible through the internet. |
website | 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) | a web sites own adress that no other site can use. |
internet service provider (isp) | is a company that sells you access to the internet. |
web browser | is a software program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail (e-mail) | is another way that you can share information using the internet. |
netiquette | refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
spam | is like junk mail. |
firewall | is hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home page | the first web page you see when you first open your browser. |
drill down | to find more specific information. |
site map | an index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
bookmark | is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
favorites | is what a bookmark is called in the internet explorer browser. |
history | every website you have visited for the past few days, even weeks. |
print preveiw | is what a bookmark is called in the internet explorer browser. |
search engine | is 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 want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad. |