Term | Definition |
Internet | A gigantic computer network that connects to certain resources across the world. |
World wide web | It is a way of accessing the internet with your connection all the way across the world. |
Web sites | Certain sites you can gain a collection or many of things in ways. You can just look or even buy things off of websites. |
Uniform research loader | Every web site has its own address that no other site can see. |
Internet service provider | is a company that sells you access to the internet, Usually for a monthly fee. |
Web browser | software program that lets you surf the web and interact with websites. |
Electronic mail | Another way you can share information using the internet. |
Netique | Refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
Spam | Very similar to junk mail. |
Firewall | Hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
Home page | The page that opens or shows up when you 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. |
Bookmarks | A shortcut stored in your browser. |
Favorites | Another word for Bookmark. Shortcuts to your stored things. |
History | Shows your recent websites. |
Print review | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when its done. |
Boolean research | Uses keywords plus special symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too broad. |
Search engine | Special kind of website that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords. |