Information on the Web

A recent Web Usability survey conducted by the Nielsen Norman Group found that 88 percent of people who con¬nect to the Internet use a search engine as their first online action. Search engines require users to type words and phrases that characterize the information being sought. Yahoo! Google, and AltaVista are some of the more popular search engines. The key to effective search¬ing on the Web is composing search queries that narrow the search results and place the most relevant Web sites at the top of the results list.
Keep up with the latest developments by viewing online dictionaries and encyclopedias that add to their col¬lections of computer and product terms on a regular basis. Shopping for a new computer can be a daunting experi¬ence, but many online guides can help you select the