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Computer Etiquette

Be SMART and SAFE!
• Meet online friends only in the presence of an adult family member.
• Accept e-mails and messages only from people you know. Be aware of viruses and spam messages.
• All the information on the Internet may not be correct. Check the reliability of the information
with other sources – books, websites or someone who knows.
• Tell your teacher or an adult family member if you or someone you know is uncomfortable about
an online communication.

Tech Terms

Computer network: Group of computers linked together through wires or wireless system.
Internet: Network of computers connected all over the world
Website: Collection of web pages containing related information
Web page: Page on the internet containing information
Home page: Main page of a particular website
Web browser: Software that allows the users to access information on internet
World wide web: Collection of various websites
Netiquette: Set of rules to be followed while using internet

Quick Recall

• Computer network helps the computers to communicate with each other.
• The users can get any kind of information on Internet.
• We can convey our thoughts and opinions in various discussion forms on diff erent websites.
• Education is easily accessible through e-learning websites.
• We can book airline/railway/bus or even movie tickets using the Internet.
• E-commerce deals with the buying and selling of goods over the Internet.
• E-banking allows the users to do banking transactions without going to a bank.

• The users can chat with their friends over the Internet
• Internet also has some disadvantages.
• The user can type the address of the website (URL) in the Address Bar.
• Various practises should be followed while working online to stay safe.

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. Internet is the ____________ network of computers
2. The ____________ has changed the modern life to a great extend.

3. Internet provides the user with a huge range of ____________.

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