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POPULAR WEB BROWSERS STARTING A WEB BROWSER

There are many types of web browsers and each has its own features. Some To start the web browser, follow the given steps:

commonly used web browsers are:
2 Type Microsoft
Google Chrome: A popular web browser developed by Google, Edge in the search bar.
known for its speed, ease of use and features like device syncing, a
wide selection of extensions and a clean user interface.
3 Click on the Open option.
Mozilla Firefox: An open-source browser developed by the Mozilla

Foundation, focused on user privacy and security with features like
enhanced tracking protection and a customisable interface.

Safari: Developed by Apple, Safari is the default browser for iPhones, 1 Click on the Start You can also open
iPads and Macs, offering fast performance, energy efficiency and button. Microsoft Edge by

strong privacy features. It also allows you to sync across Apple The default window of the browser will open. clicking on its icon,
devices and has a reading list feature. present on the Taskbar.
Microsoft Edge: Developed by Microsoft, it is the default browser for COMPONENTS OF A WEB BROWSER

Windows computers, but can also be used on Apple and Android The components of a Microsoft Edge window are:
devices. It keeps your information safe with privacy tools like tracking

prevention and InPrivate mode. Current New Address
Tab Tab Bar Favorites Settings and more
USES OF A WEB BROWSER Back

The web browser is used for many tasks. Microsoft Edge was first launched on Button Copilot

You can use a web browser to: July 29, 2015, as part of Windows 10. Extensions
Forward
Search for answers on search engines like Google and Bing. Button
Bing
Play online games.
Refresh
Read books and articles.

Connect with friends and family via social media or video conferencing.
Back Button: Takes you to the previous page in the same tab.
Shop on websites like Amazon and eBay. Forward Button: Takes you to the next page if the Back button was used.

Access educational sites like Khan Academy and Coursera for learning.
Refresh: Reloads the current web page.

RAPID RECALL Tick ( ) if you know this. Current Tab: The open tab, highlighted in light
grey, while others are dark grey. Click on the star icon on

1. The Internet is a network that connects computers worldwide. New Tab: Opens a new tab. the right side of the Address

2. A web browser is a software application that allows you to access and view Address Bar: Where you can type a website’s Bar to quickly add a web
page to your Favorites.
websites on the Internet. URL or perform a web search.

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