Term | Definition |
Internet | is a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
world wide web | is only one part of the internet |
web site | is a specific location on the web that contains a collection of related files and resources |
uniform resource locator | if you know unique or distinctive address or URL you can |
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 internet with web sites |
electronic mail | is another way that you can share information using the internet |
netiquette | the good manners one uses in electronic communications |
spam | is a like junk mail it is sent in bulk to many peoples 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 ues to jump straight to a page |
bookmark | is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to the web page |
favorits | when you click the web page name in the favorites list the browser goes to that page |
history | 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 |