Term | Definition |
Internet | a gigantic computer network that connects computers across the world |
World Wide Web | one part of 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 | the Web sites own address that no other Web site can use |
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 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 electronics communications |
Spam | like junk mail, it is sent in bulk to many people's e-mail accounts |
Firewall | is hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders |
Homepage | the first webpage you see when you first open your browser |
Drill Down | to find more specific information |
Site Map | and index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page |
Bookmark | a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a Web page |
Favorites | browser bookmarks |
History | keeps tacks of every page you have been on over the past days or even weeks |
Print Preveiw | allows you to view a page so you can see how it looks when its printed |
Search Engine | a special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages |
Boolean Search | a search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find exact information you want by eliminating search results |