Computer Basics 3: Internet

Computer Basics 3

Internet Revision 4 (11-4-2013)

CONNECTING TO INTERNET In order to launch the Internet one needs Internet connection, to get connection you’ll need an Internet service provider and necessary equipment. Common Internet service providers are Comcast, USI Wireless and CenturyLink (formally Qwest)

PCs for People/Mobile Citizen

Dial-Up

Cable and DSL

Wireless

Connection to an Internet Service Provider via telephone lines

Broadband Internet access that uses cable television and telephone lines, respectively

Computer network that isn’t connected by a cable (wire) D i g i t a l

LAUNCHING THE INTERNET To access the Internet you need to use a Web Browser. A web browser is a software program that allows you to view web pages. Common web browsers that you would find on public computers are Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari, and Google Chrome.

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INTERNET EXPLORER NAVIGATION TOOL BARS 6

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1 Home - Returns to the Homepage, which is the webpage the browser goes to when first opened. All PPL computers homepages are set to the PPL website. 2 Address Bar - The box at the top of the browser window that shows the URL – or Internet location of the current web page you are on. It is also used to type in the address of a website you wish to visit (For example: http://www.ppl-inc.org). 3 Refresh - Reloads the page you are currently viewing. 4 Stop - Stops a page from loading. This is useful if a page is taking a long time to load. 5 View – Click on the View menu to zoom in/out or increase/decrease the page’s text size. 6 Back and Forward – Use the Back button to return to the web pages you have already viewed. Each time you click it, the button takes you back one more web page. After using the Back button, click the Forward button to go forward again. 7 New Tab – To open a new tab that allows you to visit multiple websites in the same window. 8 Print – To print the page you are on, click on the File menu then select Print. 9 Help – Click on the Help menu to get help using the browser with tutorials and simple tips. 9

REVIEW: LINK CURSOR/HYPERLINKS If you move your pointer over some words in a browser this might turn your pointer into a little hand. This indicates that once those words are left clicked on once you will be taken to a new webpage. Hyperlinks are words that have been linked to a new page. In a browser you can easily tell when words have been hyperlinked because they are a different color and/or underlined. This work was created by PPL. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. You are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work provided that this use is of a non-commercial nature, that any subsequent adaptations of the work are placed under a similar license, and that appropriate attribution is provided where possible.

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SEARCH ENGINES To search the Internet for information, you must use a special kind of website called a Search Engine. A search engine searches the Internet for documents that contain a key word, phrase, or subject. The user specifies the key word by typing it into the Search box. Some common search engines are www.google.com, www.yahoo.com and www.bing.com. Google

Search box A search engine, after typing in a key word or phrase, produces a list of websites called Search Results. If the words you put in do not find the right website or information, you can try again by adding or erasing words in the search box, then clicking Search again.

TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE SEARCHING Keep it simple!!! As a general rule, when searching, just type whatever comes to mind about your search query, hit enter, and the search engine will search for relevant content.   

Search is always case insensitive, and punctuation is ignored Google will usually correct spelling for you by asking “Did you mean…” Use descriptive words, but use as few as possible  If you are looking for a particular place, concept, or product, start with its name, or as much of the name as you can recall

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY 1. Type Minneapolis Jobs into the Google Search Bar. 2. Click on the link for indeed.com (“Jobs, Employment in Minnesota”) 3. Practice looking for a job in Minneapolis in a field of interest to you.

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY – READING A WEBSITE 1. Type Jobsearch About into the Google Search Bar. 2. Click on the jobsearch.about.com link. 3. Watch the short video the Instructor will play and follow along on your screen.

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MAPPING & DIRECTIONS The Internet can be a helpful resource for finding directions, maps, and bus schedules. Two great tools to use are Google Maps and the Metro Transit website. Google Maps

After typing in a location and clicking Search Maps, a map will generate and show you where that location is on a map. If the location entered does not generate a map, you can try again by adding or erasing words in the search bar, or looking at the suggested menu, then clicking Search Maps again.

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1 Scroll Wheel – Click arrows to move up, down, right and left. 2 Zoom In/Out – Zoom in and out of the map for either a close-up or largescale view.

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3 Satellite –Click this button to change map to an aerial view.

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From – Where you are leaving from To – Where you are going to (*can click on “Add Destination” to add another location”)

2 Means of Transportation Click on if traveling by car Click on if riding the bus Click if walking Click if riding a bicycle 3

Reverses/Switches To and From locations

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY – METRO TRANSIT Metrotransit.org allows you to schedule a trip according to the Metro Transit bus schedule. Simply enter the place you’re leaving from in the “From” box and where you’re going to in the “To”. Select “Depart by” or “Arrive by” and change the date and time according to when you plan to ride the bus. Once all the information is typed and selected click on “Plan My Trip”. This work was created by PPL. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. You are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work provided that this use is of a non-commercial nature, that any subsequent adaptations of the work are placed under a similar license, and that appropriate attribution is provided where possible.

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INTERNET AND EMAIL USAGE AND SAFETY ISSUES AND GUIDELINES Malware: Malicious Software that is designed to damage or disrupt a computer without the user’s knowledge. Examples include Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse. Pop-ups: Online advertisements that pop-up on the screen when you’re searching the Internet.

Sometimes in order to have a pop-up window appear you need to select options and click on “allow pop-ups for (address of website)” and you’ll be able to view the window. Spyware: Small, usually undetected programs that “spy” on you by collecting information you transmit online (such as your address, e-mail password, websites you look at, etc.) 

Avoid downloading music, programs, movies, etc. from illegitimate sites.

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If a pop-up ad appears, simply close it by clicking the ‘X’ in the upper right hand corner.

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Only open emails and download attachments from people and companies you recognize.

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Do not provide personal or financial information unless you’re on a secured (https://) website.

PRACTICE OPPORTUNITY - INTERNET SCAVENGER HUNT 

Go to mndigital.dreamhosters.com/forms2/INDEX.HTM and select 8a under Basic Forms to practice how to fill out forms online. (only complete the first form and when complete move to the next question).

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What is Wikipedia?

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On Wikipedia find out: The city of Recife is in which South American country?

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Find the Minneapolis government’s website. What is the URL (or web address).

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Go to www.dictionary.com to find out what the following words mean: o Amiable: o Tenuous:

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Go to www.excotc.org – Click on Classes and scroll through to see if there are any that interest you and find out where and when the class meets.

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Go to www.cnn.com. Read at least one news article.

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