The Internet Help Desk

In today's day and age, the internet is a critical part of everyday life. From the way we receive information, to the way we communicate, and even to the way we do our shopping, the world wide web has become a staple in day to day routines. If you are a beginner to the world wide web, there are some basic ideas and principles you need to understand. In the late 1960s, the University of California created what is called ARPANET. This program became the foundation of the internet. ARPANET relied on packet switching, which is now the main network for communication we use today to transmit data. Over the next decade, there were many different version of networks that were made, mostly by Universities. The only problem was, with so many different complicated networks, there was no way to combine all of them to form one standard working network. In 1973, developments of a protocol called TCP/IP were made. This protocol reduced network systems to basic components that were compatible across the board. Eventually, the TCP/IP network connections became world wide, allowing people in other countries to connect and share information. Through evolution and improvements in technology, by the early 1990s, the basis of the internet we know and love today was formed.

If you are a beginner at the internet, here are some useful resources that offer how-to's and tutorials of the world wide web:

Internet Troubleshooting

Connecting to the Internet - Having trouble connecting to the internet? Find out basic solutions to what the problem might be.

Troubleshooting with Internet Explorer - If you're having trouble with this internet browser, your common questions can be answered here.

Internet Connection Guide - Broken down by steps, this is a great article about the proper procedures you should follow if your internet connection fails you.

General Internet Help - Whether you're having difficulties with websites, internet connections or web programming, there is a help FAQ on this page for you.

Internet Guides

A Basic Guide to the Internet - From the world wide web to email help, this guide will give you basic explanations of what you're doing.

What's What in the Internet World - Whether you're interested in finding out what HTML is, or you want to know how servers relate to you signing online, this page breaks down everything you need to know.

A Journalists Guide to the Internet - Are you looking for specific material on the internet but can't seem to pinpoint the right websites? This collection of websites is broken down by search topics into an easy to use collection of helpful information.

Internet FAQ

Internet FAQ - From internet help desks to where to find HTML guides, this is a great reference.

Learn the Net - While these FAQs are geared towards kids, this is a perfect starting point for a beginner in the world of the internet.

FAQs of the Internet - Never get lost on the information superhighway again. Find all of the information you need about the world wide web through this internet help desk.

Internet Communications

Instant Messaging – Real-time text-based communication between two or more participants over the internet or some form of internal network/intranet.

Voice-Over-Internet Protocol - Technologies that enable voice communications using IP networks like the internet.

Email Hosting - Most email hosting providers offer advanced premium email solutions hosted on dedicated custom email platforms.

Blogging - "Blog" is an abbreviated version of "weblog," which is a term used to describe web sites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information.

Email Archive - A systematic approach to saving and protecting the data contained in e-mail messages so it can be accessed quickly at a later date.

If you are still confused to the world of the internet, you might want to study up on a Glossary of Internet Terms. Whether you are looking for WWW Terms and Definitions or you want a basic Intro to the Internet, there are websites out there that can take you through the Web Jargon that is known as internet lingo.