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What is the internetThe Internet is a global system of

interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to link several billion devices worldwide.

Also called: The WebThe World Wide Webwwwonline

Sept 2013

“15% of Americans don't use the Internet, notes our Walter Hickey. Why not? The number one reason: They're just not interested! This chart lays out the other reasons.” 

BasicsAn Internet Service Provider (ISP) is a

company that provides (sells) internet access [one is Comcast]

Connection options: Dial-upHigh Speed cableWireless

Additional resources from Workforce Center

BrowsersInternet browsers are programs that allow

access to the internet Internet Explorer Chrome

Mozilla Firefox Safari Opera

URL: Uniform Resource LocatorThe address of your webpageLooks like this: http://www.google.com

URL Domain types.com, .org and .net are now unregulated.gov = government.edu = educationCountry-specific domain types

.uk, .pl, .ca

URL vs. Email addresswww.google.com

No @steve@google.com

Personalized (steve)Includes @ signGoogle.com is the domain namePassword needed

Website termsA web page is a document accessible

through an internet browserA web site is a collection of related web

pages hosted togetherHome is a page set to be your “home” page

HyperlinksHyperlinks are what you click that take you

to another webpageAlso called HOT LINKS

Tabs vs. WindowsTabs allow for multiple webpages open aat

the same time within one window“mini-windows”

Menus on your browser

Search EnginesPrograms accessible through web browsers

to search the internet for specific words or phrases

Pop-upsNew web browser windows opened

automaticallyAlmost always adsDon’t fall for them! They want your

information.Other scam ads (1,000th visitor, work for

google from home, etc)

AccountsMany accounts – Many passwords

Examples: email account, bank account, student portal account, public school student account

Passwords are like keysAccessible ANYWHERE

Laptop, phone, school, work

PrivacyNever save your password on a public

computer

Internet Child SafetyThe internet is largely unregulated

(unsafe!)Filtering software exists

Flawed and expensive

Rules:1. No chat rooms2. Only message people from real life and never allow children to meet with strangers from the internet3. Never give out personal information

Viruses and ProtectionA computer virus is a program that makes

copies of itself and spreads from computer to computerMost often harmful and spread through the

internetBy email, unsecured websites, ads, etc.

Antivirus software availableNorton and McAfee are good but costFree and work well:

AVG Antivirus Spybot Malwarebytes

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