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The document provides an overview of computer applications and the internet. It defines the internet as a vast network that connects computers worldwide. It describes how local area networks (LANs) connect computers within a small geographic location, while wide area networks (WANs) connect multiple LANs over longer distances, with the internet being the largest WAN. It also defines servers as computers that store and provide information to client computers like PCs and phones. The document outlines several common uses of the internet, including finding information using search engines, communicating with others via social media, and accessing the web through browsers on computers and mobile devices.

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CH 6 Internet-1

The document provides an overview of computer applications and the internet. It defines the internet as a vast network that connects computers worldwide. It describes how local area networks (LANs) connect computers within a small geographic location, while wide area networks (WANs) connect multiple LANs over longer distances, with the internet being the largest WAN. It also defines servers as computers that store and provide information to client computers like PCs and phones. The document outlines several common uses of the internet, including finding information using search engines, communicating with others via social media, and accessing the web through browsers on computers and mobile devices.

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COMPUTER

APPLICATION

INTERNET
Introduction
o In the early days, most people just used the internet to search
for information.
o Today's internet is a constantly evolving tool, that not only
contains an amazing variety of information, but also provides
new ways of accessing, interacting and connecting with
people and content.
What is Internet
o Internet is a vast network that connects
computers over the world.
o A network is a group of two or more computer
systems linked together.
Types of Network
 Local Area Network(LAN)
o A LAN is two or more connected computers
sharing certain resources in a relatively small
geographic location, often in the same
building.
o Examples include home networks and office
networks.
Types of Network…
 Wide Area Network (WAN)
o WAN consists of two or more LANs.
o The computers are further apart and linked by
cables or radio waves.
o The internet is the largest WAN in existence.
Types of Network…
 WAN and LAN
Servers and Clients
o A server is a computer that "serves" many
different computers in a network by running
specialized software and storing information.
o For example, web pages are stored on servers.
o When you access a web page, your computer is
acting as a client.
o A client runs familiar software such as web
browsers or email software, and it
communicates with the server to get the
information it requires.
Servers and Clients…
 Server and Client
World Wide Web (WWW)
o WWW also known as Web is a collection of
websites or webpages stored in a web servers
and connected to local computers through the
internet.
o The WWW, along with internet, enables the
retrieval and display of text and media to your
device.
HTML
o HTML stands for Hyper Text Markup
Language which is the standard markup
language for documents designed to be
displayed in a web browser.
HTML…
 HTML
URL…
 URL
Did You Know
o The foundation of the internet began in 1969,
when the US Department of Defense created
ARPAnet, a project to allow military personnel
to communicate with each other in an
emergency.
o By 2012, the number of internet users
worldwide reached 2.4.
o While in 2021 the number reached 4.66
billion.
How is the Internet Used

Introduction
o As the internet has grown it has developed into a multifaceted tool
with a vast range of uses.
o It is now easy to keep in touch with friends, publish your own
articles or even watch your favorite TV show.
Finding Information Online
o The most common way to find information
online is with search engine.
o A search engine is a service that allow users to
search for content using keyword or phrases.
o There are many different search engines that
you can use but Google is the most popular
one.
Intelligent Personal Assistant
o If you're using a mobile device, there are some
situations where it's not convenient to type a
search into a search engine.
o Instead, you can simply talk to your device's
o intelligent personal assistant.
o One example is Siri, which comes pre-
installed on the iPhone
Using Internet to Communicate
o The internet isn't just about finding
information. It's also about connecting with
friends, family, and people you've never met
before.
o Social networking has become one of the main
ways people keep in touch.
o Examples are Facebook, WhatsApp,
Instagram, LinkedIn and so on.
How Do I Connect to the Internet
o In order to connect to the internet, you need a
computer and internet service.
o The internet service is done by internet service
provider (ISP) which the company that you
contact when installing internet.
o To choose the best service provider consider:
Speed, price, ease of installation, technical
support and contract terms.
Web Browsers
o A web browser is the tool that you use to
access the World Wide Web.
o The browser's main job is to display web
pages.
o Examples are Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google
Chrome and Safari.
o Web sites are stored on servers on the internet,
so the World Wide Web is a part of the
internet.
Web Browsers…
 Browsers
Internet on Mobile Devices
o With tablet computers and mobile phones, it's
possible to have full internet access, allowing
you to check your e-mail and browse the Web
away from home.
o To do this, you'll need a data plan.
o Mobile data plans are often referred to as 2G,
3G, 4G and 5G which means the standards of
wireless.
THE END CHAPTER SIX

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