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How to Access the Internet

To access the Internet, open any web browser, such as Google Chrome or Safari. Make sure you are connected to a Wifi network by pressing this button: Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 , usually in the top left or bottom right of the screen.

When you search for "cute cat pics"...

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A complex network of servers and computers finds the best matches. You can learn more about this in the How the Internet Works section of this webpage.

And ta-da! Cute cat pics!

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You can look up anything that is important or interesting to you, as long as it is appropriate for the time and place.

For example:

  • Free tutoring near me
  • Dog-friendly parks
  • Scholarships due in January
  • Math practice online
  • The Internet can be an amazing resource for education and enrichment if used properly.

    Do you want to see what makes a webpage run?

    You can right click on your keyboard or mouse and press "Inspect."

    Wow! You can see all of the source code. Pretty cool. If you click on "Console," you will find a secret message! Did you find it?

    If you are interested in learning more about how this works, a great resource to learn coding is Codecademy.

    You've reached the end of this page! Have fun using the Internet in useful ways and taking it to the next level.