🌐 Getting Online

🌐 Getting Online

Once your laptop is set up and updated, it’s time to explore the internet. This is where you’ll find information, connect with people, and use services like email or online shopping.

🖥️ Opening a Web Browser

Your laptop comes with Microsoft Edge, the default browser.

• Click the Start Menu

• Type Edge and select it

• The browser will open with a homepage

  
  

🔎 Searching the Web

At the top of the browser is the address bar. You can:

• Type a website address (like bbc.co.uk)

• Or type a question (like “How to boil an egg”) and press Enter

  
  

📶 Staying Safe

• Only click on websites you trust

• Look for a small padlock symbol in the address bar — it means the site is secure

• If something feels suspicious, close the page and try another

  
  

🧭 Practice Ideas

• Search for your local library or council website

• Visit a trusted news site like BBC News

• Try looking up a recipe or hobby you enjoy

  
  

💡 Tip: The internet is huge, so take it step by step. Start with familiar sites and build confidence gradually.