Web

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  • A web browser is a software application that allows users to access and interact with information on the World Wide Web.
  • A web browser serves as a user interface for viewing websites, web pages, and web-based content.
  • The user interface is the visual and interactive part of the web browser that users interact with.
  • The user interface includes elements such as menus, toolbars, address bars, and navigation buttons.
  • The address bar, also known as the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) bar, allows users to enter website addresses or search queries.
  • Tabs enable users to open multiple web pages or websites simultaneously within a single browser window.
  • The back and forward buttons allow users to move backward or forward through their browsing history, making it easy to revisit previously viewed pages or return to the previous page in a website's hierarchy.
  • The refresh or reload button is used to reload the current web page.
  • The home page is the default page that opens when the browser is launched or when the home button is clicked.
  • Bookmarks (also known as favorites) allow users to save and organize links to their favorite websites.
  • The history feature maintains a record of previously visited web pages.
  • The downloads manager keeps track of files that have been downloaded from the internet.
  • Browser settings or options provide users with control over various aspects of their browsing experience.
  • Many web browsers support extensions or plugins, which are add-on modules that can enhance the browser's functionality.
  • Modern browsers include security features like pop-up blockers, phishing protection, and SSL certificate validation to help protect users from online threats.
  • Browsers often come with default search engines, and users can choose their preferred search engine for web searches.
  • Private browsing mode (sometimes called "Incognito" mode) allows users to browse the web without saving their browsing history or cookies.