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What connects computers and devices worldwide so they can communicate?
What connects computers and devices worldwide so they can communicate?
What is the main service we use to find information on the internet?
What is the main service we use to find information on the internet?
Which type of connection allows you to use your smartphone to connect to the internet?
Which type of connection allows you to use your smartphone to connect to the internet?
Which term refers to groups of related web pages linked to one another?
Which term refers to groups of related web pages linked to one another?
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What is the name of the program used to view content on the web?
What is the name of the program used to view content on the web?
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Which type of companies provide cellular connections for smartphones to access the internet?
Which type of companies provide cellular connections for smartphones to access the internet?
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What search engine is integrated with Google Chrome?
What search engine is integrated with Google Chrome?
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How can you identify a sponsored search result in a web search?
How can you identify a sponsored search result in a web search?
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What is the recommended way to open useful search results for research?
What is the recommended way to open useful search results for research?
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How can you refine your search results to find more specific information?
How can you refine your search results to find more specific information?
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Why is using different search engines recommended if struggling to find information?
Why is using different search engines recommended if struggling to find information?
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What is the significance of 'Tabbed browsing' in online research?
What is the significance of 'Tabbed browsing' in online research?
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Study Notes
The Internet and World Wide Web
- The internet is a global computer network connecting computers and devices for communication.
- The World Wide Web (WWW) is a service on the internet, consisting of billions of web pages, used to find information.
Websites and Web Pages
- A website is a group of related web pages linked together.
- A website has a home page and other related web pages, connected through hyperlinks.
- Hyperlinks allow users to navigate between web pages.
Connecting to the Internet
- A smartphone can be used to connect to the internet using a cellular connection provided by a mobile service provider.
- A fixed (non-mobile) connection can be used through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) such as fibre to the home, work, or school.
- WiFi is used to connect wirelessly to a fixed connection.
Browsing the Web
- A web browser is a program used to view content on the web.
- Different web browsers include Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, and Safari.
- Each web browser has its own search engine, such as Bing or Google.
- Search engines can be used to find websites when the URL is unknown.
Searching the Web
- Search engines search through billions of websites to find relevant results.
- Search results show links to click on, along with the URL, heading, and a short extract from the web page.
- Watch out for sponsored results (marked as "Ad") and inspect the URL, heading, and extract before opening a link.
- Tabbed browsing allows users to open multiple search results in separate tabs, making research more efficient.
Effective Searching
- Type only keywords and not full sentences or long phrases for better search results.
- Use quotation marks to ensure exact word matches.
- Use advanced search settings to specify language, include/exclude words, and more.
- Try different search engines and keywords if results are not satisfactory.
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts behind the internet and the World Wide Web, including their functionalities, structure, and how they are used to access and share information. Learn about websites, web pages, and how they are interconnected within the online environment.
