What Is the Internet
The Internet Connects Computers
The internet is a giant network that connects millions of computers around the world. When your computer connects to the internet, it can share information with any other connected computer on earth.
🌐 How the Internet Links Computers
All computers connect through a central server
What Can You Do on the Internet?
The internet gives you access to information, entertainment, and communication from anywhere in the world.
✅ Useful Things the Internet Lets You Do
| 🔍 | Search for Information | Ask questions and get instant answers |
| 💌 | Send Email | Write messages to people anywhere |
| 🎬 | Watch Videos | Educational videos and stories |
| 📚 | Online Learning | Study from websites and apps |
| 📞 | Video Call | See and talk to family far away |
What Is a Website?
A website is a collection of pages on the internet. Every website has a unique address called a URL (Uniform Resource Locator). You type a URL into the address bar of your web browser to visit that site.
🌐 A URL Explained
connection Website name .com = commercial site
Example
The internet is like a huge city with millions of shops (websites). The URL is like the address of each shop. Your web browser is the vehicle that takes you to whichever address you type in.
Quick Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does the internet do? | Connects millions of computers worldwide |
| What is a website's address called? | URL |
| Which program do you use to visit websites? | Web Browser |
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