Web Browser - A program used to view web pages, Web Browser Names - Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Bing, Internet - The internet is the physical network of computers all over the world, URL - Uniform Resource Locator. A website address, e.g. www.wicklow.ie, Search Engine - A tool used to find information on the web. Examples, Google, Bing, Yahoo, Webmail - Webmail allows us to send and receive emails online from anywhere in the world. Stored in the cloud. Examples, Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, WWW - World Wide Web. Internet content., Hyperlinks - Links in webpages that take you to other pages on the website. Hyperlinks are attached to words or pictures. You recognise a hyperlink because when you move your mouse over it, the pointer changes to a finger pointing symbol., Home Page - The first page visitors see when they open a website., Social Networking - Social networking allows us to interact with our friends online who share the same interests. Examples, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, X, Blog - An online diary or journal. With a Blog, viewers can add comments or interact with the website., eCommerce - The buying or selling of goods and services online. Examples, shopping online, DoneDeal and other ecommerce sites etc., eLearning - Electronic Learning allows us to study online. Examples, Online classes through Teams, online courses, typing.com etc., ISP - Internet Service Provider. A company that gives us access to the Internet for a fee. Examples, Vodafone, Virgin Media, Sky etc., Wired Connection - Wires and cables connect to the computer. Dial up or landline broadband., Wireless connection - Connects computers without the use of cables or wires. Examples, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Satellite,

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