Term | Definition |
Internet | A computer network that connects computers across the world. |
World Wide Web | A way to access information, services, and Web sites. |
Web Site | A specific location on the Web that contains a collection of related files by a person, group, or organization. |
Uniform Resource Locator | A Web site's Internet address that no other Web site can use. |
Internet service provider | A company that sells access to the Internet. |
Web Browser | A software program that lets you surf the Web. |
Electronic Mail | A way that you can share information using the Internet. |
Netiquette | The good manners someone uses in electronic communications. |
Spam | Unwanted mail. Also called Junk mail. |
Firewall | A hardware that protects a computer from hackers. |
Home page | Allows you to see information, use links to other sites, or search for things. |
Drill Down | To move from general information to more detailed information by exploring a series of folders, drop-down menus, or Web pages. |
Site map | A index of all the main pages in the site that you can use to jump straight to without drilling down. |
Bookmark | Is a shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a Web page. |
Favorites | A list of favorite websites. |
History | The web sites you have visited. |
Print Preview | Allows you to view a page so you can see how it will look when it is printed. |
Search Engine | A special kind of Web site that lets you search for other Web pages using keywords. |
Boolean Search | A search that uses keywords plus special symbols to find the excat information. |