Discovering the Internet: Complete

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DISCOVERING THE INTERNET: COMPLETE CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES, Fifth Edition provides a hands-on introduction to the latest Internet concepts and skills to help students become digitally literate computer users. Contents Preface Ch 1: Into the Internet Introduction Defining the Internet Using the Internet Impact of the Internet Connecting to the Internet Chapter Review Terms to Know Test Your Knowledge Trends At Issue Hands On Team Approach Ch 2: Browsing the Web Introduction Websites, Webpages, and Web Servers Domain Names, IP Addresses, and URLs Connecting to the Internet or a Network Browsers Using Browser Shortcuts to Visit Webpages Saving Online Information Changing Browser Options Using the Web: Risks and Safeguards Chapter Review Terms to Know Test Your Knowledge Trends At Issue Hands On Team Approach Ch 3: Searching the Web Introduction The Search Process Search Tools Advanced Search Techniques Browser Searches Specialized Searches Research Alternatives to Search Engines Chapter Review Terms to Know Test Your Knowledge Trends At Issue Hands On Team Approach Ch 4: Communicating Online Introduction Email Systems Using Email Social Media Chapter Review Terms to Know Test Your Knowledge Trends At Issue Hands On Team Approach Ch 5: Getting More out of the Internet Introduction Portals News, Sports, Weather, and Traffic Resources Research and Reference Tools Special-Interest Websites Personal Finance Resources Education Tools Shopping Websites Online Gaming Websites Download and File-Sharing Websites Chapter Review Terms to Know Test Your Knowledge Trends At Issue Hands On Team Approach Ch 6: Understanding Internet Technologies and Security Introduction Networking Basics Internet Infrastructure Location-Based Services and GPS Internet Telephony and Web Conferencing Network Security Issues and Technologies Chapter Review Terms to Know Test Your Knowledge Trends At Issue Hands On Team Approach Ch 7: Understanding E-Business Introduction E-Business Origins Unique E-Business Factors E-Business Models Creating an Online Store Chapter Review Terms to Know Test Your Knowledge Trends At Issue Hands On Team Approach Appendix A: Exploring Other Browsers Appendix B: Understanding Web Design Appendix C: Exploring the Cloud Index