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 related files and resources by a person, group, or organization. |
uniform resource locator | the address of a website or a webpage. |
internet service provider | a company that sells you access to the internet. |
web browser | program that allows you to access websites and interact with the internet. |
electronic mail | a way to use the internet to share info. |
netiquette | the good manners someone uses on the internet. |
spam | junk mail. |
firewall | program that protects computers from hackers and viruses. |
home page | the first page seen when you open your browser. |
drill down | refers to when you click a link to open a file or program in your browser or on a webpage. |
site map | an index of all the main pages a site may have. |
bookmark | a shortcut that can be stored in your browser that can take you to a specific webpage. |
favorites | another term for bookmarks. |
history | refers to your browser keeping track of past visited websites and can allow the user to access them. |
print preview | allows you to view what a page will look like when it is printed. |
search engine | a special type of website that allows you to search for other webpages using certain keywords. |
boolean search | search engine that uses not only keywords but symbols to find what the user is looking for. |