Listed below are some useful terms and
information on computer basics to help you get started on your online health
journey.
Internet service providers: These are the companies that provide you with internet service at your home, office or on mobile devices. There are several options for internet service and they differ by location.
Internet service providers: These are the companies that provide you with internet service at your home, office or on mobile devices. There are several options for internet service and they differ by location.
- Dial-Up
is inexpensive, but slow.
- Cable
and fiber offer the fastest speeds
- Wireless
and satellite are slower and cost more.
- Cellular
is convenient when you are away from home.
Modems: A modem
is a box like device which connects you to your source of internet. A different
modem is required for each service provider. Modems are usually rented from
your internet service provider.
Routers: A Routers connects to a modem and creates a private network in a home or office. When you connect a device to wi-fi, it connects to a local router.
Web browsers: Web browsers take the information from a website, which is written in code, and interprets the code and displays it as a web-page you view. There are several web browsers. Some website require you to use a certain browser to view the page. Here is a list of the most popular:
Routers: A Routers connects to a modem and creates a private network in a home or office. When you connect a device to wi-fi, it connects to a local router.
Web browsers: Web browsers take the information from a website, which is written in code, and interprets the code and displays it as a web-page you view. There are several web browsers. Some website require you to use a certain browser to view the page. Here is a list of the most popular:
- Google
Chrome
- Mozilla
Firefox
- Microsoft
Edge
"The cloud" is a term used to describe online storage. If your information is stored in "the cloud", it is kept in a computer somewhere else in the world, rather than on your personal computer.
Click here to view a short video description of the cloud.
What Is "The Cloud"? | TIME
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What are the different types of internet access providers?
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