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2/28/2024

Corporate English And ICT


Lesson - 01
Manula Jayawardana
M.Ed.(UG), BSc, BIT, Dip.Ed.

GENERATION TECHNOLOGY USED IMAGE

First What is the Internet?


Generation Vacuum Tube
• The Internet is a global network of interconnected computers and
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computer networks that communicate using a standardized set of
Generation Transistor protocols. It allows for the transfer of data and information across
the globe.
Third
Generation Integrated circuit What is WWW?
• The World Wide Web (WWW), commonly known as the Web, is
Fourth
Generation Micro processor
a system of interlinked hypertext documents and multimedia
content that is accessed via the Internet using web browsers.
Fifth
Generation Micro processor + AI

What is the ISP? What is an Email?


• ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a company or • Email, short for electronic mail, is a method of exchanging digital
organization that provides individuals, businesses, and other messages between people using electronic devices such as
entities with access to the Internet. computers, smartphones, and tablets. With email, users can send
text messages, files, images, and other attachments to one or more
recipients over the Internet.

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What is URL? Methods to connect to the Internet


• URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator. It is a web address • Wireless (Wi-Fi, Mobile Data)
used to identify and locate resources on the Internet. A URL • Broadband (DSL, Cable, Fiber-optic)
specifies the protocol used to access the resource, the domain or
IP address where the resource is located, and additional • Satellite Internet
information such as the path to a specific file or page. • Dial-up
• Ethernet (Wired Connection)
• Public Wi-Fi
• Tethering:

What is a web browser? Web browser add-on


• A web browser is a software application that allows users to • A web browser add-on, also known as an extension or plugin, is a
access and navigate the World Wide Web (WWW) by viewing piece of software that enhances the functionality of a web
web pages and multimedia content. It acts as an interface between browser by adding new features or modifying existing ones.
users and the vast amount of information available on the These add-ons are created by third-party developers and can be
Internet. installed by users to customize and extend the capabilities of their
web browsers.

Safe Web Browsing Tips


1. Updated Browsers and Plugins Go a Long Way. ...
2. Be Mindful of the HTTPS...
3. Clear Cookies and the Web Browser Cache. ...
4. Not Everything You Download is Safe. ...
5. Install Antivirus and Firewall Protection. ...
Thank You
6. Impose Strong Passwords with a Password Manager. ...
7. Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) ...
8. Use a VPN.

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