The InternetAssignments of Basic Computer Skills

What is InternetA world-wide network of computers allows people to

share information electronicallyLike a BIG book with many web-pages on different topicsCan be accessed anywhere with an Internet connection

Uses of Internet Apply for jobs or schoolsFill out government, Admissions any type of forms Check bank accountsCommunicate with family, friends and co-workersDo researchLearn new skillsRead newsWatch videos

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Helpful in studies Helpful in every department of life e.g. Education, Health,

Business, Administration etc.

What is an Internet service provider

• A company that provides Internet access for customers (examples: Comcast, Qwest, AOL)

• Your computer connects to the Internet Service Provider (ISP), then to the Internet

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How to connect the Internet

• Three main ways to connect to the Internet

• Dial-Up• High Speed/DSL• Wireless Connection (Wi-Fi)

Dial-Up Internet Connection

• Dial-Up• All you need is a computer, phone-line and Internet Service Provider!

(ISP)• Not as fast as other Internet connections,

but often more affordable

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High Speed (Cable/DSL) Internet Connection

• Travels through fiber-optic cables underground• Needs to be connected by a Modem to your computer

• Modem: A hub that connects the computer to the Internet

• Faster than Dial-up

Wireless Internet Connection(Wi-Fi)

• Your computer must be a “Wireless enabled” device• Your computer can pick up signals from different wireless

networks• Some networks require passwords or a subscription,

others are free• This is the Wi-Fi symbol it will tell whether Wi-Fi is

available in oue device or not

Web Browser

A web-based program that displays the InternetCommon Web Browsers

Safari: for Apples/Macintosh

• Internet Explorer for windows only

• Google chrome : created by Google

• Mozilla Firefox: works on Mac and Pc

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