| A | B |
|---|
| Internet | computers connected throughout the world |
| ISP | internet service provider |
| Browser | software that enables you to access and view web pages |
| WWW | the worldwide web |
| Homepage | first web page viewed when you open your browser |
| URL | Uniform Resource Locator - the "address" of a web page |
| Hyperlinks | text or graphics that link to another page on the web |
| HTML | hyper text markup language (hyperlinks) |
| Intranet | a part of the WWW accessible only to a specific group |
| Download | install files and programs from the internet to your computer |
| Virus | software programs created to cause harm or mischief to a computer |
| Server | large computers that host web sites |
| Bookmark | a way of organizing favorite web pages |
| Internet Explorer | a popular web browser |
| Modem | a hardware device that uses phone lines to access the Internet |
| Search Engines | software programs that locate information on the web |
| Firewall | secutity measures designed to protect a network during internet use |
