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
5 hours

Product Code: ITEC01
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

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 Webring
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

This course is distributed with:
 
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