Internet Basics 1
collection of webpages which have a common theme or focus
Website
allows equipment such as fax machines, printers and files to be served to multiple computers
last portion of a web name; includes examples such as ".com", ".org" or ".net"
top-level domain
list of websites visited
Browsing History
websites used to share, post and exchange information in an informal format through several differing channels
single web document which opens in a browser
computer program which replicates and spreads itself form one computer to another
Computer Virus
middle portion of a web name; unique to the web name
Domain Name
internet user who uses social media networking sites, chat rooms or other cyberspace to approach and eventually hurt other people
Online Predator
combination of words and symbols unique to each webpage
feature which can be used to store and organize a list of webpages which can be revisited easily
Favorites or Bookmarks
descriptive words or phrases which accompany photos to identify what the image is when the image will not open or load
hardware which checks information coming from the internet or a network and either turns it away or allows it to pass through to the computer
Firewall
words, phrases or graphics in a webpage which target another location
Hyperlink
software program retrieving and presenting data using the internet
Web Browser
companies which provide internet connections for a fee
Internet Service Providers (ISP)
webpage which automatically opens when the web browser is opened
Homepage
first portion of a web name; often www
Host Name
computer user who attempts to acquire unauthorized entry to servers and computer systems
Hacker
portion of the internet consisting of computer sites containing billions of documents called webpages
World Wide Web (WWW)
worldwide collection of networks which allow people to communicate and share information quickly and easily
Internet
Network
software program which searches the internet for words or phrases and returns a list as to where each is located
Search Engine
networks or websites which require a password or security code to gain access
Secure Network
what is the original broadband
Dial-up