Discovering the Internet: Complete

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