Term | Definition |
internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
world wide web | (a.k.a. the web) is only one part of the internet. it is a way of accessing the huge collection of information,services, and websites available through the internet. |
web site | a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a group,person, or organization. |
uniform resource locator | (a.k.a. url) web address for a website to go directly to it. each web page has one. |
internet service provider | (a.k.a. ISP) a company that sells you access to the internet. |
web browser | a software program that lets you surf the web and interact with web sites. |
electronic mail | (a.k.a. e-mail) another way that you are able to share information using the internet. |
netiquette | (a.k.a. internet etiquette) refers to good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
spam | junk mail that is sent in bulk to many people's e-mail. |
firewall | hardware that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home page | the home page for your browser that loads when you start the program. |
drill down | to look for information specifically when you click a web page within a site. |
site map | an index for all the pages on the website that you are currently on. |
bookmark | a shortcut that is stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
favorites | a bookmark that goes to the website that you saved immediately. |
history | a web tracking tool to keep up with what websites you get on. |
print preview | a page (not a web page) that will print what you need to print in sections that you want it in. |
search engine | a special kind of website 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. |