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 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(URL) | A websites own address. |
Internet service provider(ISP) | 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 | Good manners one uses in electronic communications. |
Spam | Junk mail |
Firewall | Hardware or software that protects a computer or network from intruders. |
Home page | The first page you see when you open your browser. |
Drill down | Clicking a link that opens a new Web page within the site. |
Site map | Index of all the main pages in the site that you may use to jump straight to a page without drilling down. |
Bookmark | A shortcut stored in your browser that takes you directly to a web page. |
Favorites | Same as a bookmark,just differently named. |
History | A record of the web sites you visit. |
Print Preview | Allows you to view a page so yo;u 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 exact information you want by eliminating search results that are to general or too broad |