Term | Definition |
Internet | A gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World Wide Web | Is the only one part of the internet.It is a way of accessing the huge collection of info.,services,and Web sites available through the Internet. |
Web Site | A specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person,group,or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locater | Is a web address for the Internet. |
Internet Service Provider | Is a company that sells you access to the Internet,usually for a monthly fee. |
Web Browser | Is a software program that lets you surf the web and Interact with web sites. |
Electronic Mail | Is another way that you can share information using the Internet. |
Netiqutte | The good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
Spam | Is a like junk mail.It is sent in bulk to many people's account. |
Firewall | Is hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
Home page | The first web page you see when your browser opens. |
Drill down | To click 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 straight to a page without drilling down. |
Bookmark | Is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to the web page. |
Favorites | When you click the web page name in the favorites list,the browser goes to that page immediately. |
History | When your computer keeps track of every web site that you have visited for the past days or even weeks. |
Print Preview | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed. |
Search engine | Is a special kind of web site that lets you search for other web pages using keywords. |
Boolean search | This is a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search result that are to general or too broad. |