Term | Definition |
Internet | Is a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. It has changed the way we communicate today. |
World Wide Web | The web is only one part of the internet. it is a way of accessing the huge collection of information, service, and web site available through the Internet. |
Web Site | Is a specific location on the Web that contains a collection of related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locator | Business or home address for the web. |
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. |
Electronic Mail (E-mail) | Is another way you can share information using the Internet. |
Netiquette | Refers to the good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
Spam | Is like junk mail. |
Firewall | Is hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
home Page | Usually allows you to do one or more of the following. |
Drill Down | To find more specific information. |
Site Map | An index of all the main pages in the site that you use to jump straight to a page without drilling down |
Bookmark | Is a shortcut in the browser that takes you straight to a web page. |
Favorites | Is a bookmark that you an easily add a web site to your favorite. |
History | OF your web site visits. |
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 results that are too general or too broad. |