Term | Definition |
internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world. |
world wide web | a way of accessing the huge collection of information, 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 locator | a web sites own unique internet address. |
internet service provider | a company that sells you access to the
internet, usually for a monthly fee. |
web browser | a software program that lets you serf the web. |
electronic mail | a communication sent from one person to another over the internet. |
netiquette | good manners one uses |
spam | is mail sent out in bulk to trick you into buying something that is either not real of fake. |
fire wall | a hardware or software that protects your computer from intruders. |
home page | the homepage of your browser. |
drill down | a way of finding more information. |
site map | the index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page. |
bookmark | a short cut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a website. |
favorites | bookmarks are called favorites in internet explorer. |
history | a list of pages you have visited in the past few days. |
print preview | allows you to view the page so you can see how it will look before it is printed. |
search engine | a special kind of web site that lets you search for other web pages using key words |
Boolean search | this is a search that uses key words plus special symbols to find the exact information . |