This document provides an overview of the basics of the internet. It defines the internet as a global system of interconnected computer networks that use TCP/IP protocols to link billions of devices worldwide. It describes internet service providers, connection options like dial-up, cable and wireless, browsers like Internet Explorer and Chrome, URL structures, search engines, privacy concerns, and the importance of antivirus software to protect against viruses. The goal is to educate users about fundamental internet concepts.
3. What is the internet
The 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 Web
The World Wide Web
www
online
4. 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.”
6. Browsers
Internet browsers are programs that allow access to
the internet
Internet Explorer Chrome
Mozilla Firefox Safari
Opera
7. URL: Uniform Resource Locator
The address of your webpage
Looks like this: http://www.google.com
8. URL Domain types
.com, .org and .net are now unregulated
.gov = government
.edu = education
Country-specific domain types
.uk, .pl, .ca
9. URL vs. Email address
www.google.com
No @
steve@google.com
Personalized (steve)
Includes @ sign
Google.com is the domain name
Password needed
10. Website terms
A web page is a document accessible through an
internet browser
A web site is a collection of related web pages hosted
together
Home is a page set to be your “home” page
15. Pop-ups
New web browser windows opened automatically
Almost always ads
Don’t fall for them! They want your information.
Other scam ads (1,000th
visitor, work for google from
home, etc)
16. Accounts
Many accounts – Many passwords
Examples: email account, bank account, student portal
account, public school student account
Passwords are like keys
Accessible ANYWHERE
Laptop, phone, school, work
18. Internet Child Safety
The internet is largely unregulated (unsafe!)
Filtering software exists
Flawed and expensive
Rules:
1. No chat rooms
2. Only message people from real life and never
allow children to meet with strangers from the
internet
3. Never give out personal information
19. Viruses and Protection
A computer virus is a program that makes copies of
itself and spreads from computer to computer
Most often harmful and spread through the internet
By email, unsecured websites, ads, etc.
Antivirus software available
Norton and McAfee are good but cost
Free and work well:
AVG Antivirus
Spybot
Malwarebytes