Using the Internet

Using the Internet

Connecting to the Internet

How do I connect to the Internet?

• faster than dial-up

• uses broadband connection

• splits your phone line so you can still use your phone

​DSL

• slowest

• uses phone line

• would need multiple lines to still receive calls​

​Dial-up

Types of Internet service/Internet service providers (ISPs)

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• slower than DSL and cable

• uses broadband connection through satellites

• connection is unreliable and affected by the weather

​Satellite

• fastest

• uses broadband connection through cable TV

• would need cable TV available in your area

​Cable

Types of Internet service/Internet service providers (ISPs)

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• speed varies, but can be as fast as DSL and cable

• connects wirelessly

• similar to G, but is meant for home/business instead of mobile devices

• place must be within "sight" of tower

​Wireless

• speed varies, but can be as fast as DSL and cable

• connects wirelessly

• limited amount of data each month

​3G, 4G, and 5G

Types of Internet service/Internet service providers (ISPs)

Which one do you have?

Multiple Choice

Which is the best ISP type?

• dial-up

• cable

• satellite

• DSL

Choosing an ISP

​Things to Consider and Tips

• Ask around to get an idea of what is available and what everyone prefers.

• Pay attention to the different speeds offered. Speed is measured is Mbps (megabits per second)

• If you only want to do simple things like email and surfing internet sites then 2-5 Mbps is fine, but for anything else the higher the better.

• Look at cost and go with the better option than is within your budget.

Multiple Choice

Which type of internet service should you avoid?

• dial-up

• cable

• satellite

• DSL

• Needed to create a network for multiple devices

• Many modems have several places to plug in devices or have Wi-Fi so you don't have to buy a separate router.

​Router

• Dial-up uses phone modem

• DSL uses DSL modem

• Cable uses cable modem

• Satellite uses satellite adapter

• Usually provided by ISP

​Modem

Hardware Needed

Most ISPs will send someone to set up your internet or give instructions with the modem.

Home Networking

• A network is where all of your devices are connected to the same internet, allowing you to access and share stuff between devices.

• A router is needed unless built-in to the modem

• To access the settings for your network, type in your web browser some variation of the IP address 192.168.?.?

• You can add a password to your network and even see your speed and what devices are connected from this site.

Multiple Choice

This lets you connect to the internet.

• router

• modem

Multiple Choice

This lets you connect multiple devices to the same internet.

• router

• modem

​Getting Started with the Internet

​The Web and Websites

• link/hyperlink - a code which connects one thing to another thing, like website pages

• URL - each website's unique address

• Search engine - specialized website that's designed to help you find other websites

​Navigating Websites

• Website - a collection of related text, images, and other resouces

• Web browser - allows you to connect to and view websites

​Browsing the Web

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a web browser?

• Google

• Google Chrome

• Bing

• Windows

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of a search engine?

• Google

• Google Chrome

• Internet Explorer

• Microsoft Edge

Understanding the Cloud

​What is the cloud?

• It's all of the things you can access remotely over the internet

• When something is in the cloud, it means it's stored on internet servers instead of your computer's hard drive.

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Storage on the internet!

• Makes sharing easier

• Examples of cloud-based photo service: Flickr and iCloud Photos

​File Sharing

• Can store all kinds of information

• Doesn't take up space on your hard drive

• Can be accessed from any device connected to the internet

​File Storage

Why use the cloud?

​Backing Up Data

• Can save your files if something happens to your device

• Example of cloud-based back up service: Carbonite

Uses web app technologies to keep the information up to date.

Facebook

​An image editing application that runs in your web browser.

​​Pixlr

​An office suite that runs in your browser.

​​Google Docs

​What is a web app?

​an application that allows you to perform tasks on websites

Multiple Choice

What is the cloud?

• Condensed water particles in the sky

• information that is saved on internet servers

Multiple Select

Why use the cloud? Check all that apply.

• reliable file storage

• easy file sharing

• backing up data

• to access web apps