UNIT 2- internet and collaberation PDF

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UNIT 2-INTERNET AND COLLABERATION Internet Browsers-

A software application for retrieving, presenting, and traversing information resources on the World Wide Web

Microsoft Edge- Formerly Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Apple safari are browsers Microsoft Edge- Comes with windows Google Chrome- Found on Windows 10 desktop if installed and can be downloaded Mozilla Firefox- created by the company Mozilla, can be found on bottom taskbar, and can be downloaded Hyperlink-

a section of text, image, graphic or icon that is linked to a specific web page image, file, or object Usually blue in color

Introduction to Basic SearchesSearch Engine-

A software system designed to search for information on the web results are generally presented in a line of results referred to SERO’S (search engine result pages) * Google Bing, yahoo, ask.com and aol.com are search engines*

SoftwareSystem Software-

Computer software designed to operate and control the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application software can be separated into two categories, operating systems and utility software

Operating Systems-

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allows parts of the computer to work together by performing tasks like transferring data between memory and discs or rendering output onto a display device also provides a platform to run high level system software and application software

* a kernel is the core part of the operating system that defines an API for applications programs and an interface to device drivers* Device drivers such as computer BIOS and device firmware provide basic functionality to operate and control the hardware connected to or built into the computer. A user interface allows users to interact with the computer. GUI-

graphical user interface

Utility Software- helps to analyze, configure, optimize, and maintain the computer such as virus protection Application Software- allows users to do things like create text documents, play games, listen to music, or web browsers to surf the web Internet Safety-

passwords still matter use multiple passwords think before you click limit address book entries update your devices avoid public Wi-Fi

Internet Etiquette-

helps with the hard part helps you bounce back from mistakes makes you a better supporter of your peers helps you be more empathetic makes you more productive helps you focus on the bottom line sets a good example makes the social web a better place has good ROI feels good

Netiquette- refers to the rules of etiquette that apply to online communication *If you wouldn't do/say it in real life, don't say it on the Internet* Netiquette Rules for Discussion Boards-

1. Before asking a question, check to see if it has already been asked or answered 2. Stay on topic 3. Don’t type in all caps- we’re not screaming 4. Don't write anything that sounds angry or sarcastic, even as a joke, peers may misinterpret it 5. Remember to say please and thank you when soliciting help from classmates 6. Respect others’ opinions 7. If you reply to a question, make sure your information is 100% accurate 8. If you ask a question, and receive many responses, summarize all the answers and post it to benefit the whole class 9. Be brief 10. Don't badmouth others or call them stupid, Don't mock your peers 11. If you refer to something a classmate said, quote just a few lines from their post so others won't have to go back and figure out which post you are referring to 12. Before asking a question, check the FQA’s or search the web to see if it is easy to find 13. Check the most recent comments before replying to an older thread to see if a topic has already been resolved 14. Be Forgiving of mistakes 15. Run a spelling and grammar check before submitting your thread Bad Netiquette         

Not including context not proofreading inappropriate jokes ignoring people who need help spamming others catfishing not allowing others to express themselves using capital letters all the time not respecting people's privacy arguing with people...