| A | B |
|---|
| Bookmarks | A personal list of interesting Web sites |
| Browser | The software that lets users “surf” the Web |
| Chat | The ability to talk live with others on the Internet. |
| Cyberspace | The virtual universe of computers and computer networks. |
| Domain | A registered address for a Web site or an e-mail address. |
| Download | The process of transferring computer files from the Internet to a computer. |
| E-mail | An electronic method of composing, sending and receiving messages over the Internet |
| Firewall | An electronic security to prevent outsiders from getting into a computer or network |
| Instant Messaging | A communications tool that combines the live nature of chat rooms with the direct contact of email. |
| Netiquette | the online code of good manners for Internet users |
| Profile | Information a person shares about him or herself online. |
| Search Engine | A system that allows users to search enormous databases of Web pages |
| Server | The computer where Web sites and e-mail reside |
| Spam | Unwanted bulk e-mail |
| URL | Online address of a site or document |
| VIrtual | A computer-generated environment |
| World Wide Web | The visual component of the Internet |
| Blogging | Keeping a Web Log or journal on the Internet |
| Social Networking | Online communities on sites such as MySpace and Facebook |
| Be Safe | Important rule to follow when on the Internet |
