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Synopsis
Internet Tools: Netscape Navigator helps users get the most out of the World Wide Web once they have gotten connected to the Internet. It includes information about searching the Web, saving files, 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

Product Code: ITNC01
After completing Internet Tools: Netscape Navigator, the user should be able to:
 
Search the Web for topics and phrases of interest
Use search engines, meta-search engines, Webrings, and Netscape Navigator commands to search the Web
Save, open, and print Web pages
Save graphics from Web pages
Save files from Web sites to your computer
Uncompress and install downloaded files
List and manage browser plug-ins
Manage and set cookie options

Searching for Information on the Web
 
Exploring an Internet search tool
Learning effective search techniques

More Search Tools
 
Refining search results in Excite
Limiting search results to a particular language in AltaVista
Using HotBot's filtering system to limit your search
Searching using LookSmart's category listing

Unique Search Tools
 
Scanning the databases of multiple search tools using meta-engines
Searching multiple sites in a Webring
Using your browser's Net Search page
Finding a person on the Web using people-finding services

Saving What You See
 
Saving text and graphics from a Web page
Opening a saved Web page
Printing a Web page

Downloading Files to Your Computer
 
Finding sites from which to obtain software
Downloading programs from the Web
Preventing computer virus infection

Using Downloaded Files
 
Downloading WinZip to your computer
Installing WinZip
Unzipping a file using the WinZip Wizard

Using Plug-Ins
 
Defining the term plug-in
Downloading a plug-in
Adding a desired plug-in using the Inline Plug-ins Page

Understanding Cookies
 
Understanding why and how cookies are used
Locating your cookie text file
Setting cookie options in Navigator

This course is distributed with:
 
Exercises that allow users to practice using the Web with Netscape Navigator
A file containing the text of the exercises
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to Netscape Navigator


 

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