The web page that your browser is set to use when it starts up, or the main page of any web site.

Documents which combine hypertext links and multimedia elements.

A series of letters and numbers that identify a location. On the internet, typing in an address lets you send or receive information from specific sources. You can type in the address for an e-mail account, web site, or network. For example the e-mail address for Suddenlink customers is user@suddenlink.net and the address for the Suddenlink is www. [..]

This is a file that has been added to an e-mail. It could be something like a photograph or a clip of your favorite song. It could be something harmful to your computer, like a virus. Remind children to never open an attachment or e-mail from someone they don't know.

A form of filtering that blocks only sites specified as harmful. You can add and remove sites from this "no-go" list. This method of filtering allows for more full use of the internet, but is less efficient at preventing access to harmful material that is not on the list.

Computer programs that block access to web sites or other services available over the internet.

A web log is usually defined as a personal or noncommercial web site that uses a dated log format (usually with the most recent at the top of the page) and contains links to other web sites along with commentary about those sites. A web log is updated frequently and sometimes groups links by specific subjects, such as politics, news, pop culture, o [..]

A way to quickly access a favorite web site by saving it in your browser. For example you may want to bookmark www.suddenlink.net so that you can easily access our Customer Help site.

A program that allows users to view web pages. Netscape® Navigator and Microsoft® Internet Explorer are examples of popular browsers.

A place where people can post messages on a particular topic.