50 Internet Vocabulary Words and Phrases
By:
Ted Morgan
Internet vocabulary is the very first computer basics we insist that our students become familiar with. It is the basic training that will help most beginning Internet students the most. Vocabulary is the first phase of our online classes to get students the knowledge to communicate as they begin their computer education.
The second most important phase in their basic training is diligent study of Internet vocabulary. Studying is a way to own the new knowledge.
When a student fails to study, in time the knowledge evaporates like water on a hot summer day. What a waste of time and energy!
Prior to beginning, we want you to totally forget any preconceived notions that working a computer will be difficult to master. There are students as young as seven years old that are not having problems working computers.
We have found that many of the ordinary mistakes made using computers have a lot to do with their Internet vocabulary and not following instructions. Simply follow computer basics instructions completely and you will do just fine.
Also, rest assured that your computer has built-in some safeguards for not making critical errors in judgment; it even has safeguards for some of the less critical ones as well. As for Internet vocabulary just continually study.
Throughout this computer basics course and any time you are not certain of a certain course of action on your computer do one or all of the following:
1) Reread the instructions meticulously
2) Do some research
3) Ask someone that knows
Lets just get started with the computer basics, when I start any new study, I always begin by being familiar with the words used and there meanings. So I am including an Internet vocabulary list and their general meanings.
This short Internet vocabulary list will be most helpful in giving you the necessary computer skills for getting increased web traffic and save you loads of computer time.
Internet Vocabulary
The computer basics notations below in red or listed important are note worth and particularly (important Internet vocabulary)
Address bar- At the top of your web browser where you type the address of the web site you want to view (e.g. www.domain.com, http://www.domain.com, https://www.domain.com)
Internet Vocabulary Note: When typing addresses whether email addresses or web addresses they must be typed exactly with no spaces or other characters.
Antivirus software (important Internet vocabulary)- a yearly subscription to keep your computer virus free of malicious invaders.
It is very important that after downloading software that you are not familiar with, right click the downloaded icon, in the list that appears click the link that says 'scan with' your antivirus software to ease your fears that you did not download a computer security hazard.
If it is a security hazard, right click the downloaded icon to delete the icon immediately.
Backup (important Internet vocabulary)- it is very important to purchase rewrite able cds (CD-RW) to backup your computer data on a regular basis and to store them in another location. That way if your computer becomes disabled you will have another way to reinstall your data on another computer.
Bookmarks- a button on the browser main menu that allows you to save web pages you may want to go back to at a latter time, also called your 'favorites'
Browser- a program used to view or manipulates Internet web pages
Computer partitions- storage physical divisions (drives) of your computer (a:, b:, c:, d:, etc.)
Computer Program (application)- computer software for specific purposes
Computer search- this search is similar to Google search except that you do not have to be connected to the Internet and your search will be limited to files on your computer
Control panel- the window that gives you access to the critical functions of your computer
Copy & paste- to keep from typing the same data over and over, you can simply copy & paste your data.
To copy: highlight the data and then while holding the ctrl key and the letter c.
To paste the data: hold the ctrl key and the letter v as many times necessary.
Database program- an application to process lists
Data units- bit is one keystroke (kilobits - thousands of bits, megabits - thousands of kilobits, and gigabits - thousands of megabits), when downloading you will see this notation kb/sec (kilobits per second) or the percentage of progress.
Before you download any thing into your computer you should know about how much storage space your computer can store, how many data units it has available for storage. You cannot download files if your computer does not have enough memory (data units) to hold it.
Fragments- From time to time some of your files in your computer may be misfiled. This is called fragmentation, on your computer you have an application called a defragmenter. You may want to run this application on occasion to fix fragmented files.
Descriptions- search engines will provide you with a short description (usually up to 200 characters) of relevant web pages
Desk top- this is the window where you can access your personal programs and applications
Dial-up connection- the slowest way to connect possible to access the Internet
Disk cleanup- this application is similar to your defragmenter except that it will scan your computer to find files that are unnecessary and gives you and opportunity to delete them to save disk space.
Download- a process of file transfer from the Internet
DSL- The fastest way possible to connect to the Internet
Email- the most necessary and used communication program in your computer
Firewall (important Internet vocabulary)- A firewall is software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet or a network, and then either blocks it or allows it to pass through to your computer, depending on your firewall settings.
Firewall- A firewall can help prevent hackers or malicious software (such as worms) from gaining access to your computer through a network or the Internet. A firewall can also help stop your computer from sending malicious software to other computers.
Even if you think there is nothing on your computer that would interest anyone, a worm could completely disable your computer, or someone could use your computer to help spread worms or viruses to other computers without your knowledge.
Files & folders- file is the designation of things added to your computer e.g. *.gif*.doc. Folder is the designation that like files goes into e.g. c://foldername/filename.*
FTP- file transfer protocol is a program to facilitate file transfers
Google search- the way to access the thousands of web pages on the Internet. Simply type in the search box the information you are interested (a keyword or keyword phrase) in and click the enter key and the Google search engine will provide you with the most relevant web pages of your request.
Hard disk- your main storage partition in your computer, it is also called the c
drive
Help- Many of the windows programs/applications on you computer will have a link at the top of the main menu named help, it is advisable to skim through them. Also, before you subscribe to web sites online read through their FAQ (frequently asked questions).
Internet- A computer network, a way of communication
Keystroke- a typed space or character entered
Keyword/Keyword Phrase- the most relevant word related to a web page, usually one, two, three or four words (but never five).
Menu- usually at the top of most windows is a list of options for manipulating the page attributes (e.g. word process menu: file, edit, insert, format, tools, table, window, help). Menus are generally the same from program to program with slight variations.
Microsoft task launcher- a window with a number of useful applications for use on your computer
Printer/Scanner- prints and scans using your printer or the print menu in your computer applications
Save your work- while you are working your programs, you should regularly save your work.
Spam computer basics- The act of sending unsolicited email (sending advertisements without permission) reference the Can Spam Act
Sleep mode - If you do not enter keystroke within twenty minutes your computer will hibernate automatically.
Spreadsheet program- an application to process mathematical equations
Start menu- when you start your computer click the start button (the circular icon with the windows logo) to open your windows or shut down your computer.
System restore (important Internet vocabulary)- an application used to turn your computer back to an earlier time
Internet Vocabulary Note: It is a very good idea to keep a daily journal of each day you your computer, if for no other reason than keeping track of your computer hours and to remind yourself what you did or plan to do.
Switch between windows- windows where to view your open windows and switch between them
Task bar- a menu of open windows at the bottom of the screen of your computer.
Upload- a process of file transfer from your computer to another computer or server
Windows- a page on which you can manipulate data. Many of your windows will have three little boxes at the top right side of the page.
The first box having a dash when clicked will reduce the size of the window or send it to your task bar at the bottom of your screen. Second box will resize the window. The box with the red x will close the window.
Windows defender (important Internet vocabulary)- it is important to run antispyware software whenever you're using your computer. Spyware and other potentially unwanted software could try to install itself on your computer any time you connect to the Internet.
It can also infect your computer when you install some programs using a CD, DVD, or other removable media. Potentially unwanted or malicious software can also be programmed to run at unexpected times, not just when it is installed.
Windows updates (important Internet vocabulary)- you should go online daily to download/install the latest (important and recommended) updates for your computer
Word processor (Notepad)- an editor application to process data
Word processor (Microsoft word)- an editor application to process data
WWW- World Wide Web (w3c- world wide web consortium) a system of interlinked computers by way of the Internet
The Internet is a great way of using the senses of hearing and seeing to get your messages across a large audience.
Internet Vocabulary Note: Most people mistakenly think that we are still in the information age. The truth is, we are in the communication era. The information age was the proliferation of technology such as fax on demand, audiotape, the Internet, voicemail and the like.
Nevertheless, today we find ourselves in the communication age; the age of technological enlightenment and the ones that are most able using the technology of the information age will surely make more money.
The Internet is nothing more than a communication tool to send a marketing message to your target audience. It is just like using business cards, fliers, brochures, radio & TV ads, bulletin board ads, etc.
The preeminent thing about using this tool is for the reason that when used wisely you can spread your message to a wider audience with the help of the major search engines for getting increased web traffic.
The best part of the computer basics is that search engines are the ultimate free advertising method.
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