A small file that a Web server sends to your computer so that it can identify you when you return. Cookies are generally used for demographics, but can also be used to record your web habits.

A telephone number that is programmed into a computer’s modem to access the Internet through an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

A personal journal or diary posted on the Internet that is frequently updated and written in a personal tone.

A tool used by a browser (such as Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox) to mark websites, so that you can quickly return to them from the menu.

A navigation tool (i.e. Microsoft Internet Explorer or Firefox) that enables you to view websites on the Internet from your computer.

Virtual rooms that readers “chat” in. Chat rooms are a good way to meet people. Upon entering a chat room, you’ll see a typed conversation on your screen between two or more people. You can jump right [..]

The ability to dial-up the Internet (at speeds up to 56Kbps) through a modem using a standard telephone line.

The address of a computer on the Internet. For example the address of Granite State Communications is www.myGSC.com.

The rate of speed at which a file is copied from another computer to your computer over the Internet.

Stands for Digital Subscriber Line, a dedicated, high-speed connection to the Internet over a telephone line. DSL uses one line to carry voice and data traffic, so you can use the telephone and surf t [..]