Internet Tools: Internet Explorer
Synopsis
Internet Tools: Internet Explorer shows Internet
users how to increase the power and efficiency of their Web search
strategies. It includes information on using various well-known
Web search tools downloading and saving files found on the Web and
managing plug-ins and cookies.
Audience
This course is for anyone who wants to get the most
out of using the World Wide Web.
Time
4 hours
Objectives
After completing Internet Tools: Internet Explorer
the user should be able to:
- Use Internet search tools
- Save, open, and print a Web page
- Download files from the Internet
- Use plug-ins
- Manage cookies
Topics
Explore for Information on the Web
- Explore an Internet search tool
- Learn effective search techniques
More Search Tools
- Redefine search results in Excite
- Limit search results to a particular language
in AltaVista
- Use HotBot's filtering system to limit your
search
- Search using LookSmart's category listing
Unique Search Tools
- Scan the databases of multiple search tools
using meta-engines
- Search multiple sites in a Web ring
- Use Internet Explorer's Search tool
- Find a person on the Web using people-finding
services
Saving What You See
- Save text and graphics from a Web page
- Open a saved Web page
- Print a Web page
Downloading Files to Your Computer
- Find sites from which to obtain software
- Download programs from the Web
- Prevent computer virus infection
Using Downloaded Files
- Download WinZip to your computer
- Install WinZip
- Unzip a file using the WinZip Wizard
Using Plug-Ins
- Define the term plug-in
- Download a plug-in
- Add an ActiveX control using the automatic
detection feature
Understanding Cookies
- Describe why and how cookies are used
- Locate your cookie text files
- Set cookie options in Internet Explorer
Features
This course has the following features:
- Exercises that allow users to
practice using the Web with Internet Explorer
- A file containing the text of the exercises
- Simulations that allow users to practice
course skills even if they don't have access to Internet Explorer
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