Chapter 9: Internet Advanced and Online Services

 

 

INTERNET ADVANCED & ONLINE SERVICES

Introduction:

The Internet is a global network connecting millions of computers worldwide. It plays a vital role in education, business, banking and government services.

What is Internet?

The Internet is a worldwide network of computers connected using TCP/IP protocols to share information.

Internet Services:

1 World Wide Web (WWW):

Used to access web pages and websites.

2 Email:

Electronic mail for sending messages.

3 File Transfer:

Sharing and downloading files.

4 Video Conferencing:

Online meetings and classes.

Web Browser:

A browser is software used to access websites.

Examples:

Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

Microsoft Edge

Search Engine:

Used to find information on the internet.

Examples:

Google

Bing

Yahoo

URL (Uniform Resource Locator):

URL is the address of a website.

Example:

https://www.google.com

Cloud Computing:

Cloud computing means storing and accessing data through the internet.

Examples:

Google Drive

OneDrive

Online Services:

                ·        Online Banking

                ·        Online Education

                ·        Online Shopping

                ·        Online Ticket Booking

Exam Important Facts:

WWW means World Wide Web

Browser opens websites

Search engine finds data

URL is website address

Conclusion:

The Internet has become an essential part of daily life. Proper use of internet services improves efficiency and connectivity.