OVERVIEW

An internet search, otherwise known as a search query, is an entry into a search engine that yields both paid and organic results. The paid results are the ads that appear at the top and the bottom of the page, and the organic results are the unmarked results that appear in between the ads.

What can you use the Internet for?

Other things you can use the Internet for?

BROWSERS AND SEARCH ENGINES

What is the difference between a browser and a search engine?

Difference between Browser vs Search Engine - Basic Computer lesson

What is a browser?

A browser (short for web browser) is a software application (program) or tool used to access, retrieve and view content on the World Wide Web (Internet). The information that may be “browsed” can be in the form of text content on a web page, an image, video, audio etc. Popular examples of browsers are Google CHROME; Apple SAFARI; Mozilla FIREFOX; Microsoft BING. Check out the video from GCFLearnFree

Browser Basics

What is a search engine?

The main purpose of search engines is to search for information on the Internet. They are software programs that search for websites based on keywords that the user types in. The main search engines currently being used are GOOGLE; BING; YAHOO.

22 Alternative Search Engines to Use in 2021

Here is a link to a list of other popular search engines in New Zealand:

Top Websites Ranking in New Zealand in August 2021 | Similarweb

What is a URL or Hyperlink?

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a global address used to locate resources on the internet.

Internet Tips: Understanding URLs

What is the Cloud?

The cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet. In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer's hard drive.