This Tech Goes Home lesson covers 10 different topics. To quickly skip to a different topic, click on one of the buttons below.

OLDER ADULTS HOMEPAGE

1. Connecting to the Internet

How to Connect to the Internet

In this article, you'll read about all the different ways you can connect to the Internet, including which devices you can use to get online, ways to connect, and how to find an Internet Service Provider.  ​

DIGITAL UNITE: WAYS TO CONNECT

Connecting to the Internet

Internet Hardware

Learn about different terms, like modem, router, cable jack, and more in this matching game and activity. 

INTERNET TERMS

2. Common Browsers

Choosing a Web Browser

A web browser allows you to view websites on the Internet. Browsers include: Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and more. 

GCF TUTORIAL: CHOOSING A WEB BROWSER

Top 5 Best Web Browsers

Internet Browsers

Try your hand at this review and matching game to learn more about Internet browsers. 

INTERNET BROWSER GAME

3. Secure vs. Unsecure Domains

Top-Level Domain

TLDs are the last part of a domain name, like “.com” in “techopedia.com”. Learn more about them here:

WHAT IS A TLD?

Internet Tips: Understanding URLs

4. Browser Security & Settings​

How to clear your Chrome Browser 

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to clear your Chrome browser history.

CLEARING YOUR CHROME BROWSER HISTORY

Internet Safety: Your Browser's Security Features

5.  Recognizing Phishing & Unsecure Websites​

Understanding Spam and Phishing

Online Shopping Advice

6. Address Bar & Browser Tools​

What's an address bar?

The term address bar refers to the text field in a web browser that identifies the user's location on the web and allows them to access different websites.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ADDRESS BARS

Browser Basics

Using a web browser 

Get hands-on practice using a web browser and test your knowledge in this interactive tutorial. 

BROWSER CONTROLS

7. Searching the Internet with Clear Parameters​

Introduction to Searching Online

The ability to search for information online is one of the most important digital literacy skills you can possess. Learn more about searching here:

GCF TUTORIAL: INTRODUCTION TO SEARCHING ONLINE

Practice: Google Search

Use the new search parameters that you just learned to search on Google:

GOOGLE SEARCH

8. Working with Multiple Tabs & Browsing

What is tabbed browsing? 

Tabbed browsing is a form of Internet navigation that allows a user to browse multiple web pages in a single window. Learn some helpful hints from this resource:

WHAT IS TABBED BROWSING?

Browsing in Chrome

9. Interacting with Websites

Internet Basics: Understanding Hyperlinks

Whenever you see a word or phrase that's underlined in blue, it's probably a hyperlink, or link for short. This tutorial explains more about links on the Internet. 

GCF TUTORIAL: UNDERSTANDING HYPERLINKS

What is a pop-up? 

Pop-ups can serve different purposes and contain different content. What are some examples of pop-ups? 

LEARN MORE ABOUT POP-UPS

Block or allow pop-ups

By default, Google Chrome blocks pop-ups from automatically showing up on your screen. Sometimes you may need to see a pop-up on a website, though. On this Google help page, learn how to turn pop ups off or on. 

BLOCK OR ALLOW POP-UPS IN CHROME

10. Filling Out Online Forms​

How to complete online forms

You may need to apply for a driver's license online, complete taxes, book tickets, and more. This Digitalunite.com tutorial explains how to complete online forms:

HOW TO COMPLETE ONLINE FORMS

Practice Job Application

Fill out this fake job application to get some practice completing online forms. 

PRACTICE JOB APPLICATION

Bonus: 101 Most Useful Internet Sites

Learn new skills and increase productivity with these sites:

101 USEFUL WEBSITES