The Internet and the Web Through the Decades PDF

# The Internet and the Web Through the Decades ## Navigating the Web - The Internet and the Web allow us to find information on just about any topic and provide us access to various tools and services that can make our lives easier and more interesting. - Knowing how to navigate them can be a han...

# The Internet and the Web Through the Decades ## Navigating the Web - The Internet and the Web allow us to find information on just about any topic and provide us access to various tools and services that can make our lives easier and more interesting. - Knowing how to navigate them can be a handy skill. ## Web Browsers - To navigate the Web, you need a web browser. - Most operating systems (OS) already come with its own default browser. - Microsoft provides Edge by default in Windows 10. - Apple devices (that run on Mac OSX and iOS) come with Safari. - Android devices are usually shipped with Chrome installed. - Browsers like Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome are multiplatform, meaning they have versions that can be used across devices and operating systems. - Your choice of a web browser to use can be a matter of preference. - They all work similarly, and they even have common graphical user interface (GUI) elements. ## Visiting a Website or Webpage - Websites and webpages are identified using a URL. - The URL is composed of various parts, which include: - `https://` (protocol) - `en.wikipedia.org` (subdomain) - `wiki` (second-level domain) - `Main_Page` (path) - `/` (top-level domain) - To visit a webpage, enter a URL in the address bar and hit Enter. - Websites are identified by their domain names. - Domain names are the combination of the second-level domain and the top-level domain, for example, google.com. ## Shortcut Keys - Web browsers also have shortcut keys that can help you navigate webpages or perform tasks faster. - Here are some common shortcut keys for browsers running on Windows: | Shortcut Keys | What it Does | |---|---| | Ctrl N | Opens a new browser window | | Ctrl T | Opens a new tab | | Tab | Moves cursor to the next navigable element | | Ctrl W | Closes the current tab; if the browser window only has one tab, the shortcut will close the window | | Ctrl H | Opens the browser history | | Ctrl D | Bookmarks the current tab | | Ctrl Shift T | Reopens previously closed tab | ## Searching for Information - Google is currently the best and most popular search engine. - Most browsers' address bars already double as a search bar. - Your browser will automatically search for the term you entered on the address bar if it is not a URL. - Due to its developments and improvements over the years, Google has become quite capable of returning relevant and useful search results. - Even directly asking Google questions such as "What is the largest living land mammal?" will return an answer. - However, there are times when you may need to refine your search parameters to find more relevant information. - Google has search operators that can be useful. | Search Operator | What it Does | Example | |---|---|---| | `" " ` | Placing a search term in quotations will tell Google to search for an exact match. | `"Jose Rizal"` | | `OR` | Searches for either term. | `rizal OR Bonifacio` | | `*` | Serves as a wildcard for any term. | `*bonifacio` | | `define:` | Returns the definition of a word or term. | `define: hero` | | `filetype:` | Searches for specific file types. | `jose rizal filetype: pdf` | | `site:` | Only returns results from within a specific website. | `site: wikipedia.org` | ## Using Browser Add-ons or Extensions - You can extend your web browser's functionalities and functions by installing add-ons or extensions. - Not all add-ons are helpful. Some are even dangerous. - Be sure to install only from your browser's respective official download pages or web stores. - Here are some popular add-ons: - [HTTPS Everywhere] -- Forces you to use secure HTTP connections for websites that support the protocol. - [AdBlock] -- Blocks advertisements from displaying on pages. - [Ghostery] -- A privacy extension that blocks tracking scripts from recording your information. - [Web Developer Toolbar] - A privacy extension that blocks tracking scripts from recording your information. ## Fact Checking - Anyone can publish any information on the Internet, so do not instantly believe what you see online. - It is important to verify and double-check the truth and accuracy of the information you encounter online. - Here are some tips for fact checking: - Prefer to research information on publications such as established news organizations, academic journals, and scientific publications. - It is also common for academic and industry experts to have their own social media accounts to share credible information. - Look for other credible sources that confirm the information. - Avoid judging a story based on the headline alone. They can be misleading. Read the body of the article and note the details before forming your own opinion. - Check how long the information has been published. Discoveries happen, so even a one-year-old article may already be outdated as soon as new information comes to light. - Use a fact-checking service like Snopes.com, TruthorFiction.com, and FactCheck.org to check the veracity of the information you encountered online. - Avoid sharing the information until you are confident with its accuracy. You would not want to be part