Browser and Web Basics
Understand the core pieces of everyday web use.
Domain Name
The human-readable name used to access a website (e.g., example.com)
IP Address
A unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network
Bandwidth
The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path
404 Error
A standard code indicating that a requested webpage could not be found
Cloud Computing
Storing and accessing data and programs over the internet instead of a local hard drive
ISP
Internet Service Provider; the company that provides you with access to the internet
Browser History
A chronological list of web pages you have previously visited
Upload
The process of sending data from a local device to a remote server
HTTP/HTTPS
Protocols used for transferring data between a browser and a website
Pop-up
A small graphical window that suddenly appears over the current page
Favicon
The small icon displayed on a browser tab next to the page title
Bookmark
A saved shortcut to a specific web page for quick access
Refresh Button
A command that reloads the current page to update content
Search Engine
A tool used to find information on the internet using keywords
Omnibox
The bar at the top used for both web addresses and search queries
Download
The process of receiving data from a remote server to a local device
Browser Cache
Temporary storage of web files to speed up future visits
Hyperlink
A clickable element that connects to another page or resource
Incognito Mode
A private browsing window that doesn't save history or cookies
Extension
A small software module that adds features to a browser
Homepage
The default page that loads when a browser or website starts
cookie
small data stored by a website in your browser
tab
a separate page view inside the browser window
URL
the web address of a page or resource