Unit 1: Getting Connected
Lesson 1: Networking Fundamentals
What is a Network?
Where the Personal Computer Fits
Networking Standards
Connecting to a Network
Benefits of Networking
Disadvantages of Networking
Summary
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Lesson 2: Looking at the Internet
Introducing the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Recognizing Intranets and Extranets
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Lesson 3: Understanding E-Mail Fundamentals
What is Electronic Mail?
Internal Mail
Internet E-mail
Understanding an E-mail Address
Looking E-mail Message Components
Using E-mail Options
Using E-mail Appropriately
Managing Spam
Understanding Bad Netiquette
Identifying Common E-mail Problems
Summary
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Lesson 4: Using Microsoft Outlook Express
What is Outlook Express?
Using the Folder List
Sending Messages
Receiving Messages
Attaching Files
Managing Messages
Sorting Messages
Working with the Address Book
Performing Some Maintenance
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Unit 2: Using the Internet
Lesson 1: Getting Started
Understanding Basic Terminology
Understanding the World Wide Web
Using the Uniform Resource Locator (URL)
Looking at the Home Page
Understanding the Domain Name Format
Looking at On-line Databases
Identifying Other Elements
Summary

Review Questions Lesson 2: Looking at Web Browsers
Using a Web Browser
Looking at Mailing Lists
Subscribing to a Newsgroups (Usenet)
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Lesson 3: Using Microsoft Internet Explorer
Getting Started
Looking at the Screen
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Lesson 4: Using Information From the Web
Retrieving Information from a Web Page
Printing a Web Page
Downloading Information
Customizing the Web Browser
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Lesson 5: Searching for Information
“Surfing” the Internet
Searching a Specific Web Site
Using Directories
Using Portal Sites
Using Search Engine Technology
Narrowing the Search
Using Boolean Terms
Other Search Tools
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Lesson 6: Qualifying the Information
Evaluating the Information
Having an Impact on Society
Benefits of Using Computers
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Lesson 7: The Risks of Computing
Protecting Your Data or Computer
Understanding Data Security
Establishing a Safe Working Environment
Using Ergonomics
Understanding Viruses
Performing a Data Backup
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Lesson 8: Accessing the Internet in a Legal and Safe Manner
Restricting Access
Recognizing Copyright Issues
Identifying Ethical Issues
Protecting Yourself
Keeping Up with Technology
Looking at Personal Responsibilities
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