Term | Definition |
Internet | gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World Wide Web | a way of accessing the huge collection of information, services, and websites available through the Internet |
Web site | 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 site that has its own address that no other site can use. |
Internet service provider (USP) | A company that sells you access to the Internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
Web browser | A software program that 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 good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
Spam | Junk mail |
Firewall | hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
Home page | Your browser usually allows you to use links to other useful sites on the Web. |
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 | A shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a Web site. |
Favorites | Bookmarks are called Favorites |
History | The record of the Web site you visit. |
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 | Search that uses keywords plus search symbols to find the exact information you want by eliminating search results that are too general or too broad. |