Internet for Beginners
For new users of the internet and anyone looking for tips and suggestions.
What is a Search Engine?
A search engine is a website used to search for information on the Internet. There are various search engines designed by different companies and search results will vary.
Some popular search engines are:
Online Tutorial: Searching for Information Online
Click on the link below to learn more about search engines and basic searching.
- DigitalLearn.org: Search Engines & Basic SearchNever used a search engine before? This class will help you learn about search engines, advanced search tools, and advertisements. The Public Library Association's new site, DigitalLearn.org, is an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant-funded project to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training.
Internet Browsers and Search Engines, what is the difference?
An internet browser is a software program on your computer that gives you to access the internet. A search engine is a website you can visit to search for information on the internet.
If you were sitting in a car, the windshield would be the browser and the steering wheel would be the search engine. Watch the video below to learn more about the difference between internet browsers and search engines.