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| Access point | a wireless connection device. It is used to connect a wireless computing device to a wired network. |
| E-commerce | the business transactions made over the Internet, such as buying and selling items online. |
| E-mail | an electronic form of the traditional postal mail that allows you to exchange messages and files over a network. |
| IP address | address is a numeric address that specifies the exact location of a computer on the Web |
| ISP | is a company that provides Internet connectivity to individuals, businesses, and organizations. |
| Modem | a connection device that allows you to connect your computer to the Internet. It converts digital information into analog information and transmits it over a phone line. |
| Network | a group of computers that are connected to share resources and exchange information. |
| Online | When a computer is connected to the Internet |
| Plug-ins | Plug-ins are programs that help you view files, such as animation, audio, or video, which are included in Web pages. |
| Protocol | A protocol is a standard method of transferring data between different computers. |
| Search engine | A search engine is a program that allows you to search and retrieve information over the Internet. |
| The Web | also known as the World Wide Web (WWW), is a collection of information that is accessible on the Internet. This information is arranged logically and stored on computers known as Web servers. |
| Web browser | a program that enables you to view and interact with various resources on the Web |
| Web site | a collection of one or more Web pages that are linked together and made available through a Web server. |