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CLASS : I PUC
SUBJECT: COMPUTER
1. What are the different types of Web Browsers?
Google Chrome
Popular Browser by Internet giant Google. Focuses on enhanced performance of web
applications. Hundreds of useful extensions can be downloaded for free from Chrome Store
and can be used for personal use.
A large array of apps and add ons available at Chrome Store. These adds a considerable
amount to the browsing experience of the users.
Private browsing
Fast Start
Phishing/ Malware Filter
Mozilla Firefox
A web browser designed for simplicity, security, extensibility yet flexibility and power.
Available for Linux and android as well. There are lots of plugins and extensions with some
powerful developer tools.
Constant updates, high performance delivered and customizable interface is a bliss for
advanced users. Firefox allows an open architecture which accepts the installation of themes
and extensions. Themes give the browser a customizable new look. Developers can write
extensions to make the browser perform functions as desired like check your Gmail account
when you open the browser, or block all ads.
RSS Headlines
Chat Extensions
Spam/ Malware Filter
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Safari Web Browser
Safari is a web browser developed by Apple inc. It is the most popular browser with MAC
users.
Safari is a clean browser, very fast based on the WebKit rendering engine. Safari comes with
the features you want in a modern browser, like tabbed browsing, popup blocking and built-in
search functionality. It also has one of the best RSS-reading feature available online, it is
easier to keep track a number of websites than using bookmarks.
Most Popular Macintosh Browser
Import Bookmarks from any browser
Private Browsing
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer by Microsoft is the default browser for Windows operating system. Its still
very popular with many internet users. Startup speed is a big issue with internet explorer.
There are a lot of necessary features like Active X capabilities, SmartScreen Filters, a list of
recommended sites and more. Internet Explorer is still considered to be falling behind in the
race, but latest editions promise fast load, packed with latest features. We can wait and see if
it comes back to top.
Add ons
Customization options
Mouse Gestures
Slimjet Browser
Slimjet is a powerful and one of the best browsers around. It has in built extensions to ease
internet browsing. Powered by Blink Engine, Slimjet supports all Chrome Apps plus a bundle
of more extensive build in apps.
Slimjet is as good as Chrome, has powerful and customizable interface like Firefox,
reliability features and in built apps which load a power packed browser everytime you use it.
Ad blocker & Download Manager
Social Sharing and Youtube Downloader
Faster, Secure and Reliable
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Maxthon
A fast browser with a lot of features and reliable user interface. Powered by Maxthon Cloud
Engine, it offers seamless browsing and downloads. Works on all platforms.
Maxthon has Lots of nifty features, including video-ad fast-forwarding, Speedy performance
and Two page rendering engines(Webkit and Trident) for better compatibility.
Anti Spyware
Pop up Blocker
Cloud Browsing
SlimBrowser
A popular choice for users who like speed and security. It is based on Internet Explorer's
Trident Engine and is a robust and powerful browser. It flaunts better usability features and
speed compared to internet explorer browser.
Slimbrowser takes care of your privacy and security every time you are surfing online.
Slimbrowser starts as quickly as possible and allows you to have an amazing web surfing
experience.
Omni Bar mode
Integrated Plugins(Ad Blocker, Photo Salon)
Low Crash and Bugs
Netscape Browser
Originally published by AOL, Netscape browser has released latest version based on Mozilla
Firefox. It is fast, secure and is a choice of many users online.
Dynamic HTML
Integrated Search Engine
Opensource Development
UC Browser
A popular browser for both desktop and mobile devices. Tabbed browsing and fast startup
make it a popular choice for thousands of users. Full download manager and full screen
browsing ads on nicely.
Quick browsing
Quick Page sharing
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2. Difference between Web Page and Website?
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3. Definition of Website?
A website is a collection of publicly accessible, interlinked Web pages that share a single
domain name. Websites can be created and maintained by an individual, group, business or
organization to serve a variety of purposes. Together, all publicly accessible websites constitute
the World Wide Web.
4. Definition of Webpage?
A Web page is a document for the World Wide Web that is identified by a unique uniform
resource locator (URL).
A Web page can be accessed and displayed on a monitor or mobile device through a Web
browser. The data found in a Web page is usually in HTML or XHTML format. The Web pages
usually also contain other resources such as style sheets, scripts and images for presentation.
Users may be able to navigate to other pages through hypertext links.