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The Internet is a global network connecting various types of networks, enabling information sharing and communication through protocols like TCP/IP. Key components include websites, search engines, IP addresses, and browsers, while email serves as a method for exchanging digital messages, utilizing unique email addresses and protocols like SMTP and IMAP. Email offers advantages such as speed, cost-effectiveness, and convenience, but requires attention to security and etiquette.

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The Internet is a global network connecting various types of networks, enabling information sharing and communication through protocols like TCP/IP. Key components include websites, search engines, IP addresses, and browsers, while email serves as a method for exchanging digital messages, utilizing unique email addresses and protocols like SMTP and IMAP. Email offers advantages such as speed, cost-effectiveness, and convenience, but requires attention to security and etiquette.

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1. What is the Internet?

The Internet is a global network that connects millions of private, public,


academic, business, and government networks. It allows users to share information, communicate, and
access a vast array of resources, services, and entertainment. The Internet relies on protocols like
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) to ensure data is transmitted correctly across
the network. 2. Key Components of the Internet: Websites: These are collections of web pages,
usually identified by a domain name (like www.example.com). Search Engines: Tools like Google, Bing,
and Yahoo that help users find websites and information on the web. IP Address: A unique identifier
assigned to each device connected to the Internet, ensuring the right data is sent and received.
Browsers: Software like Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari used to access websites. 3. How the
Internet Works: Devices connect to the Internet via an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Data is
transferred using a system of routers and servers, which ensure it reaches its destination. The World
Wide Web (WWW) is part of the Internet, and it consists of web pages linked by hyperlinks. --- 4.
What is Email? Email (electronic mail) is a method of exchanging digital messages over the Internet. It
allows users to send and receive messages, documents, images, and other files quickly and efficiently.
5. Components of Email: Email Address: A unique identifier used to send and receive emails (e.g.,
[email protected]). Inbox: A folder where incoming emails are stored. Sender and Receiver: The
person sending the email and the person receiving it. Subject: A brief summary of the email content.
Body: The main content or message of the email. Attachments: Files sent along with the email message
(e.g., photos, documents). CC (Carbon Copy) and BCC (Blind Carbon Copy): Options to send copies of an
email to additional recipients. 6. How Email Works: When you send an email, it is routed through
email servers, which store and forward messages until they reach the recipient’s server. The recipient’s
email client retrieves the message from their inbox, allowing them to read, reply, or forward it. The
email system uses protocols like SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) to send and IMAP/POP3 (Internet
Message Access Protocol/Post Office Protocol) to receive messages. 7. Advantages of Email: Speed:
Emails are delivered almost instantaneously, unlike traditional mail. Cost-effective: Sending emails is
free or very low-cost, unlike phone calls or postal services. Convenience: Emails can be sent and
accessed at any time from any device with an Internet connection. 8. Security and Etiquette in Email:
Use strong, unique passwords to protect your email account. Be cautious when clicking on links or
downloading attachments to avoid phishing and malware.

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