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Chapter #02

productivity tools in ICT


definition:
Productivity tools are software designed to simplify tasks, streamline workflow and often
include features that allow you to access documents quickly, create charts and graphs to
visualize project planning, progress, etc., and collaborate with other people .

Search Engine
web search engine is a software system that is designed to search for information on the
World Wide Web. The search results are generally presented in a line of results often
referred to as search engine results pages (SERPs). The information may be a mix of web
pages, images and other type of files.

Access a Search Engine

For users,

A search engine is accessed through a browser on their

➢ Computer
➢ Smartphone
➢ Tablet,
➢ Or another device
Types of search Engine
Crawlers: Use automated programs to scan and index the web.
Examples: Google, Bing.
Directories: Human-edited lists of websites organized by category.
Example: (Old) Yahoo Directory.
Hybrids: Combine both crawlers and directories.
Example: Yahoo (before switching to Bing).
Meta: Pull results from multiple search engines.
Examples: Dogpile, MetaCrawler.

Effective Use Of Search Engine To Explore World Wide Web .


➢ Use Specific Keywords
➢ Use Quotation Marks
➢ Use the Advanced Search
➢ Time Filters
➢ Location Filters:
➢ Search by Image
➢ Understand Titles and URLs
➢ Bookmark Useful Sites
➢ Use Reliable Sources
➢ Use Search Engine Alternatives
➢ Stay Updated on Search Engine Features

The World Wide Web (WWW)


An information system on the Internet which allows documents to be connected to other documents by
hypertext links, enabling the user to search for information by moving from one document to another.

Web Addresses
World Wide Web is a network of electronic files stored on millions of computers all around the world.
Hypertext links these resources together. Uniform Resource Locators or URLs are the addresses used to
locate the files. Every URL is unique and identifies one specific file. Example: http://www.ue.edu.pk The
home page of university of education
Formal communication tools and etiquettes (Gmail,Microsoft outlook)

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