Internet Basics

🔹 1. Introduction to the Internet

• What is the Internet?

• History and Evolution of the Internet

• How the Internet Works (Basic Client-Server Model)

• Difference Between Internet, Intranet & Extranet

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🔹 2. Internet Requirements

• Devices Needed to Access the Internet

• Internet Service Providers (ISP)

• Modems, Routers, and Wi-Fi Explained

• Types of Internet Connections (Broadband, Fiber, Mobile Data, etc.)

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🔹 3. Web Browsers

• What is a Web Browser?

• Common Browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari

• Components of a Browser Window (Address Bar, Tabs, Menu)

• Opening and Closing Tabs

• Browser Settings and Bookmarks

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🔹 4. Websites and Web Pages

• What is a Website? What is a Web Page?

• Website Address (URL) Structure

• Domain Name, IP Address, and DNS

• Static vs Dynamic Websites

• Secure Websites (HTTP vs HTTPS)

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🔹 5. Searching on the Internet

• Introduction to Search Engines (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo)

• How to Search Smartly (Using Keywords)

• Using Search Filters (Images, News, Videos, Maps, etc.)

• Understanding Search Results (Title, Link, Snippet)

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🔹 6. Email and Communication Tools

• Introduction to Email (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo)

• Creating an Email ID

• Sending, Receiving & Replying to Emails

• Attachments, CC, BCC Explained

• Using Chat & Messaging Apps (WhatsApp Web, Telegram, Messenger)

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🔹 7. Online Services

• Using Online Forms (Government Portals, Railway Booking, etc.)

• Online Shopping (Amazon, Flipkart Basics)

• Online Banking and UPI

• Digital Payments (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm)

• Filling Forms for PAN Card, Aadhaar, Exams, etc.

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🔹 8. Social Media Basics

• Introduction to Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter)

• Creating and Managing Profiles

• Posting, Liking, Commenting

• Privacy Settings and Digital Footprint Awareness

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🔹 9. Internet Safety and Security

• Safe Browsing Practices

• Understanding Malware, Phishing, and Scams

• Creating Strong Passwords

• Using Antivirus and Firewalls

• Two-Factor Authentication

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🔹 10. Downloading and Uploading

• What is Downloading vs Uploading?

• How to Download Files, Images, Videos

• Uploading Documents in Forms or Emails

• Checking File Formats (PDF, JPG, DOCX, etc.)

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🔹 11. Cloud Storage and Online Tools

• Introduction to Cloud Services (Google Drive, OneDrive)

• Uploading & Sharing Files via Cloud

• Accessing Files from Anywhere

• Introduction to Online Office Tools (Google Docs, Sheets)

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🔹 12. Understanding Data Usage

• What is Data Usage (MB, GB)?

• How to Monitor Internet Data Usage

• Tips to Save Data (Especially on Mobile Networks)

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🔹 13. Internet Etiquette (Netiquette)

• Being Respectful Online

• Avoiding Spam and Fake News

• Reporting Inappropriate Content

• Understanding Digital Citizenship

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