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How often

should you update anti-virus software?

Once a week or before opening possible virus containing

emails

What does

ISP stand for?

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER

What is a

Blog?

a blog is a regular updated website that is informal by a

small group or individual.

Look up

different symbols. What are they used for? E.g ALT +1 = J

·

Crtl + v = paste

·

Crtl + prtscrn= screen shot

·

Alt =file menu

·

Alt + e = edit menu

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Alt + v = view menu

What are

pop-ups and how do we get rid of them?

We can get rid of pop ups by:

1. Start

Internet Explorer and choose Tools and then Internet Options. ...

2. Click the

Privacy tab. ...

3. Click the

Settings button. ...

4. In the top

portion of the dialog box, enter any sites for which you want to allow pop-ups.

What are

restricted sites?

A restricted site is a site that is not available for you to

view because the ISP or protection software doesn’t allow it.

RSS feeds –

What are they for? Image of the symbol.

RSS feeds are for publishing regularly updated information.

RSS feeds enable publishers to syndicate data automatically.

Viruses,

what causes them and how can we avoid them?

Viruses are things that enter your computer and spread

throughout sometimes they send viruses through email to all your contacts you

stop these by not opening emails that seem dodgy or you haven’t signed up for

or you have no idea who they are.

Avatar –

what is it used for?

An avatar is a sim that is created to look like you, you can

use these on websites and virtual worlds for your own amusement.

Web link,

what is it?

A web link is a link for a website from a document.

Wired or

WIFI internet connection. Find out advantages and disadvantages of each.

Browser

security?

Advantages

·

Keeps your computer safe

·

Stops viruses entering your data base and computers

software

·

Why do we

have to write out distorted letters?

Where is

the navigation toolbar?

What is a

firewall?

What are plug-ins?

What should

we do about unwanted email messages?

What is networking?

Where are

the help facilities on a browser?

What is streaming?