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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
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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.”
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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
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BrowsersInternet browsers are programs that allow
access to the internet Internet Explorer Chrome
Mozilla Firefox Safari Opera
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URL: Uniform Resource LocatorThe address of your webpageLooks like this: http://www.google.com
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URL Domain types.com, .org and .net are now unregulated.gov = government.edu = educationCountry-specific domain types
.uk, .pl, .ca
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URL vs. Email addresswww.google.com
Personalized (steve)Includes @ signGoogle.com is the domain namePassword needed
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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
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HyperlinksHyperlinks are what you click that take you
to another webpageAlso called HOT LINKS
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Tabs vs. WindowsTabs allow for multiple webpages open aat
the same time within one window“mini-windows”
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Menus on your browser
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Search EnginesPrograms accessible through web browsers
to search the internet for specific words or phrases
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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)
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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
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PrivacyNever save your password on a public
computer
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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
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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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You’re on your way