Internet Technology

We look to the Internet for news, socializing, shopping, research and more. From HTML code to instant messaging, we'll break down what's really going on whenever you log on, send an e-mail, visit a popular Web site or post to a blog.

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Why do some Web sites include www in the URL while others don't?

Once you spend a good deal of time on the Web, you start learning the language of internet addresses. Have you come across sites that use something in place of www? (Hint: you're on one now!)

Internet / Internet Basics

If I want to create my own Web site, what do I have to do?

Are you ready to get your brilliant idea online and active? Here's the breakdown of what you'll need to do.

Internet / Web Design & Development

Why do some Web pages end in htm, html, asp, etc.?

While .html may be the most common file extension, what do the others mean? What about .htm, .asp or .php?

Internet / Internet Basics

Why is it that some Web pages seem to trap me so I can't get out?

When you try to leave a Web site, either by using the Back button or by closing the browser window, the site reappears in a new window. Or maybe the site pops up in three or four new windows when you try to leave it. What's going on here?

Internet / Internet Basics

How ASPs Work

One of the most unique business models spawned by the Web is the Application Service Provider. Learn all about this innovative Internet-based software-publishing model.

By Marshall Brain Internet / Web Design & Development

How Domain Name Servers Work

When you type a URL into your web browser's address bar, the correct page appears as if by magic (provided you typed it correctly). Is it the work of sorcery? Nope! Domain name servers are handling all the data behind the scenes.

By Marshall Brain, Nathan Chandler & Stephanie Crawford Internet / Web Design & Development

How Modems Work

Much of the world still uses a standard modem to connect to the Internet. In this article, we'll start with the original 300-baud modems and progress all the way through to the ADSL configurations.

By Marshall Brain Internet / Connectivity

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