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EMPOWER - Module 6 - Searching the Internet

About the WWW

Web Browsers

 

Most Common Method of Internet Access

  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Opera
  • Firefox

 
Uniform Resource Locators (URLs)

  • Used by browsers as webpage addresses
  • Organized by Top-Level Domain (TLD)
    • Indicates type of entity hosting a webpage

Restricted Top-Level Domains

Table describing three restricted top level domains. First, the Top Level Domain, .edu, indicates that the website is related to education and is used exclusively by educational establishments, especially colleges and universities. Next, the Top Level Domain, .gov, indicates that the website is related to government and is used exclusively by United State government entities. Finally the Top Level Domain, .mil, indicates that the website is related to the military and is used exclusively by United States military entities.

Unrestricted Top-Level Domains

Table describing three unrestricted top level domains. First the Top Level Domain, .com, stands for commercial and is often used by businesses. Next the Top Level Domain, .net, stands for Network and does not indicate anything about the hosting entity. Finally the Top Level Domain, .org, stands for Organization and is often used by non-profit organizations.

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