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WEEK 4
IT ERA
What do you need to access the web?
Web Browsers
used browser in the universe. This was introduced in 1995 along with Windows 95 launch and
it has passed Netscape popularity in 1998.

Web - Browser Types

You can download a latest version of this browser by

clicking here → Download Internet Explorer

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Google Chrome
• Focuses on enhanced performance of web applications. Hundreds of
This web browser is developed by Google and its beta version was first released on useful extensions

can be downloaded for free from Chrome Store

September 2, 2008 for Microsoft Windows. Today, chrome is known to be one of the most
popular web browser with its global share of more than 50%.

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.
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 • Fast Startup
re software installed on your PC. To access the Web, you need a web

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Phishing/ Malware Filter
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Browser Types
Chrome

Mozilla Firefox
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• released in 2004
Firefox is a new browser derived from Mozilla. It was released in 2004 and has grown to be
• has grown to be the second most popular browser on the Internet.
the second most popular browser on the Internet.
• designed for simplicity, security, extensibility yet flexibility and power.
You can download a latest version of this browser by clicking here → Download
 Firefox • Available for Linux and android
• lots of plugins and extensions with some powerful developer tools.
Safari
• 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
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Safari is a web browser developed by Apple Inc. and included in Mac OS X. It was first the browser a customizable
new look.
released as a public beta in January 2003. Safari has very good support for latest software installed on your PC. To
access the Web, you need a web
• Developers can write extensions to make the browser perform functions as desired like check your Gmail
technologies like XHTML, CSS2 etc.
tscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
account when you open the browser, or block all ads.
• RSS Headlines
be using any sort of Web browser while you are navigating through our
You can download a latest version of this browser by clicking here → Download Safari • Chat Extensions
om. On the Web, when you navigate through pages of information, this
Opera
as web browsing or web surfing.
• Spam/ Malware Filter
ing web browsers − Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Safari, but there are
Opera is smaller and faster than most other browsers, yet it is full- featured. Fast, user sers available. You might be
interested in knowing Complete Browser
friendly, with keyboard interface, multiple windows, zoom functions, and more. Java and will see these browsers in
bit more detail.
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technologies like XHTML, CSS2 etc.

Web - Browser Types

You can download a latest version of this browser by clicking here → Download Safar
 Opera
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• Constantly evolving and improving and the most popular mobile browser,
Opera is smaller and faster than most other browsers, yet it is full- featured. Fas•
opera has came a long way from being a browser to a full pledged internet
friendly, with keyboard interface, multiple windows, zoom functions, and more.
Jsuite.
non Java-enabled versions available. Ideal for newcomers to the Internet, school c•

Free fast browser with good support for updates.

 handicap and as a front-end for CD-Rom and kiosks.

• Features like page zoom and developer shortcuts allow users to have You can
download a latest version of this browser by clicking here → Download Oper
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Konqueror
re software installed on your PC. To access the Web, you need a web

• There are some compatibility issues found in certain websites but

with
Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

constant updates these problems are scarce.

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Konqueror is an Open Source web browser with HTML 4.01 compliance, supporti •
 Email suite
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applets, JavaScript, CSS 1, CSS 2.1, as well as Netscape plugins. This works a n as web
browsing or web surfing.

• Phishing Filter
manager as well as it supports basic file management on local UNIX filesystem ding web
browsers − Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Safari, but there are

• Bit Torrent
simple cut/copy and paste operations to advanced remote and local network file
browsers available. You might be interested in knowing Complete Browser
the second most popular browser on the Internet.

You can download a latest version of this browser by clicking here → Download Firefox
 Web - Browser Types

Safari
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• developed by Apple Inc. and included in Mac OS X.

Safari is a web browser developed by Apple Inc. and included in Mac OS X. It was• It was
first released as a public beta in January 2003.
released as a public beta in January 2003. Safari has very good support for l• has very
good support for latest technologies like XHTML, CSS2 etc. technologies like XHTML,
CSS2 etc.
• clean
browser, very fast based on the WebKit rendering engine.
• comes with the features you want in a modern browser, like tabbed
You can download a latest version of this browser by clicking here → Download Safari
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• 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.
re software installed on your PC. To access the Web, you need a web
Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
• Most Popular Macintosh Browser
Opera is smaller and faster than most other browsers, yet it is full- featured. Fast, st be
using any sort of Web browser while you are navigating through our
• Import Bookmarks from any browser
friendly, with keyboard interface, multiple windows, zoom functions, and more. Java t.com.
On the Web, when you navigate through pages of information, this
• Private Browsing
 non Java-enabled versions available. Ideal for newcomers to the Internet, school chilwn
as web browsing or web surfing.
handicap and as a front-end for CD-Rom and kiosks.
ading web browsers − Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Safari, but there are
wsers available. You might be interested in knowing Complete Browser
Most Popular Macintosh Browser
Import Bookmarks from any browser
Private Browsing

Web - Browser Types

Internet Explorer
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• Developed by Microsoft
Internet Explorer by Microsoft is the default browser for Windows operating system. Its still very popular •
 default browser for Windows operating system. Its still very popular with many
speed is a big issue with internet explorer.
internet users.
There are a lot of necessary features like Active X capabilities, SmartScreen Filters, a list of recommende
• Startup speed is a big issue with internet explorer.
still considered to be falling behind in the race, but latest editions promise fast load, packed with latest fe
• There are a lot of necessary features like Active X capabilities, SmartScreen Filters, a
comes back to top.
list of recommended sites and more.
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• still considered to be falling behind in the race, but latest editions promise fast load,
Add ons
re software installed on your PC. To access the Web, you need a web
Customization options
packed with latest features.
Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.
Mouse Gestures
• Add ons
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• Customization
options
t.com. On the Web,
when you navigate
through pages of information, this
Slimjet Browser
• Mouse Gestures
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ading web browsers − Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Safari, but there are
Slimjet is a powerful and one of the best browsers around. It has in built extensions to ease internet bro wsers
available. You might be interested in knowing Complete Browser
Add ons
Customization options

Web - Browser Types

Mouse Gestures
 Slimjet Browser
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•a powerful and one of the best browsers around.

Slimjet is a powerful and one of the best browsers around. It has in built extensions to ease internet browsing. P •
It has in built extensions to ease internet browsing.
Slimjet supports all Chrome Apps plus a bundle of more extensive build in apps.

• Powered by Blink Engine,

• supports all Chrome Apps plus a bundle of more extensive build in apps. •
as good as Chrome, has powerful and customizable interface like Firefox,
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reliability features and in built apps which load a power packed browser
 every time you use it.
re software installed on your PC. To access the Web, you need a web
• Ad blocker & Download Manager
Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

• Social Sharing and YouTube Downloader

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• Faster, Secure and Reliable
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n as web browsing or web surfing.

ding web browsers − Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Safari, but there are
wsers available. You might be interested in knowing Complete Browser

Social Sharing and Youtube Downloader

Faster, Secure and Reliable
Web - Browser Types
Maxthon
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• A fast browser with a lot of features and reliable user interface.

A fast browser with a lot of features and reliable user interface. Powered by Maxthon Cloud Engine, it off •
Powered by Maxthon Cloud Engine,
downloads. Works on all platforms.

• it offers seamless browsing and downloads.

Maxthon has Lots of nifty features, including video-ad fast-forwarding, Speedy performance and Two pag •
Works on all platforms
Trident) for better compatibility.
• has Lots of nifty features, including video-ad fast-forwarding,
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• Speedy performance and Two page rendering engines(Webkit and

Pop up Blocker
re software installed on your PC. To access the Web, you need a web
Cloud Browsing
Trident) for better compatibility.
Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

• Anti Spyware
st be using any sort of Web browser while you are navigating through our
SlimBrowser
.com. On the Web, when you navigate through pages of information, this

• Pop up Blocker
n as web browsing or web surfing.

• Cloud Browsing
ding web browsers − Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Safari, but there are
A popular choice for users who like speed and security. It is based on Internet Explorer's Trident Engine
wsers available. You might be interested in knowing Complete Browser
It flaunts better usability features and speed compared to internet explorer browser.
Pop up Blocker
Cloud Browsing
Web - Browser Types
SlimBrowser
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A popular choice for users who like speed and security. It is based on Internet Explorer's Trident Engine and
• popular choice for users who like speed and security.
It flaunts better usability features and speed compared to internet explorer browser.
• It is based on Internet Explorer's Trident Engine and is a robust and powerful browser.
Slimbrowser takes care of your privacy and security every time you are surfing online. Slimbrowser starts as • It flaunts
better usability features and speed compared to internet explorer
you to have an amazing web surfing experience.
browser.
Omni Bar mode
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• takes care of your privacy and security every time you are surfing online.
Integrated Plugins(Ad Blocker, Photo Salon)
• starts as quickly as possible and allows you to have an amazing web surfing
Low Crash and Bugs
re software installed on your PC. To access the Web, you need a web
experience.
Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

• Omni Bar mode

Netscape Browser
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• Integrated Plugins(Ad Blocker, Photo Salon)
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• Low Crash and Bugs

n as web browsing or web surfing.
Originally published by AOL, Netscape browser has released latest version based on Mozilla Firefox. It is
fastding web browsers − Explorer, Firefox, Netscape, and Safari, but there are
users online.
wsers available. You might be interested in knowing Complete Browser
Dynamic HTML
Integrated Plugins(Ad Blocker, Photo Salon)
Low Crash and Bugs
Web - Browser Types
Netscape Browser
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• Originally published by AOL, Netscape browser has released

Originally published by AOL, Netscape browser has released latest version based on Mozilla Firefox. It is f
users online.
latest version based on Mozilla Firefox.
Dynamic HTML
• It is fast, secure and is a choice of many users online.
Integrated Search Engine
• Dynamic HTML
Opensource Development
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• Integrated Search Engine
UC Browser
• Opensource Development
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Dynamic HTML
Integrated Search Engine
Web - Browser Types
Opensource Development

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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
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•Multiple Apps
Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

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What do you call this string of texts?

 http://www.whatever.com:80/whatever/whatever.html?
this =that&that=this#fn2

https://www.webarxsecurity.com/https-ssl-certificate-2018/

URL – Uniform Resource Locator

is the address of a resource on the Internet.
• indicates the location of a resource
• location of the server (whether by IP address or domain name)

The colon (:) is the URI scheme separator, and the paired forward slashes (//) define the start of the local host name.
whatever.com —domain name, and is used to indicate the location of the website in question. Other domain suffixes
targeted host or web server. The last part of our domain name, include .org, .net, and region specific suffixes such as .co.uk.
the .com, is the domain suffix and is used to identify the type or There are over 500 domain suffixes (or gTLDs) in existence.

http://www.whatever.com:80/whatever/whatever.html?

this=that&that=this#fn2 :80 —
this is the port, and it

http:// — this is the scheme, or protocol www. -defines the content, in this case http://support.whatever.com to access an
substring, and it indicates which protocol the world wide web. This portion of a URL internal support page from the target
must be used to fetch the desired file or can also be used to indicate a website.
document. subdomain. For instance, we might alter indicates the "gate" used to access
our example to include resources on the intended web server. This
part of a URL is often omitted when the HTTP or HTTPS protocols. If a non standard in the URL. Again, the colon (:) acts as a
web server is using standard ports for the port is in use, this section must be includedseparator
whatever/whatever.html — this indicates the path
The Anatomy of a URL
to the resource on the server. Originally this section
pointed to a physical location on a specific server,
though now it more typically indicates an abstract
location of the data being fetched. The forward
slash again acts as a separator to maintain the
integrity of the URL hierarchical syntax.

http://www.whatever.com:80/whatever/whatever.html?this=that&that=this#fn2

•?this=that&that=this — this is the query string. It consists of a referred to as "dynamic URLs." The parameters used in dynamic
question mark followed by one or more parameters which a web URLs are not necessarily universal, and every web server has its
server can use to return specific content, or a specific version of own rules regarding their use.
the requested content. URLs with query strings are commonly #fn2 — the last part of URL is the optional fragment or "anchor."
It is indicated by a hash (#) and is followed by some text. This is location.
used by the browser to position that webpage at a particular

What do we use to search in the

internet?

SEARCH ENGINES
A software, that searches a database of
information according to the user's query.
Why are Search Engines important?
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Google Search of 09
Pros
•Favors fresh content over old content.
•Ranks blogs and services.
•Accessible on any device.

Cons
•Collects information on users as they search.
•Hidden content may damage ranking.
•Search delivers too many results to check.
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Duck Duck Go Search of 09 Pros

•Does not track or store information about users.

•Fast searches.
•Optional one-month search window.

Cons
•Search results are not dated.
•Limited image search results.
 •No personalized results.

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Bing Search of 09 Pros

•Favors older, established web pages.

•Ranks home pages, not blogs.
•Crawls hidden and non-hidden content equally.
•Home screen features inspiring Image of the Day.
 Cons
•Ranks forums low in search results.
•Instant search is slower than Google.
•Some ad-heavy search result screens.

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Dogpile Search of 09 Pros
•Links to "favorite fetches" on whimsical home screen.
•Pulls from multiple databases for broad results.
 •Fast search results.

Cons
•Result screen entries aren't dated.
•No home screen personalization.
•Lots of sponsored results.

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Yippy Search of 09 Pros
•Blocks undesirable websites.
•Search result previews on the results screen.
•Cloud of related topics on the search results screen.

Cons
•Adults cannot turn off the filtering process.
•Ad-supported.
Pros
•Familiar and easy to use.
•Save articles to read later.
•Citations in several styles.
•Results include how many times an article has been cited and by
whom .
Cons
•Wide-ranging but not comprehensive.
 •No criteria for what makes a result "scholarly."
•No way to limit results by discipline.

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Webopedia Search of 09 Pros
•Search focuses on technical terms and applications.
•Online technology dictionary is friendly to non-tech
users. •A different Term of the Day every day.

Cons
 •Searches only Webopedia's 10,000+ word and phrase
database.
•Search results are not dated. You have to open the article.
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Yahoo! Search (and More) of 09
Pros
•Home screen includes news and trending topics.
•One-stop shop for search, email, horoscope, and weather.
•Options to search verticals rather than the web.

Cons
•Ads aren't clearly labeled as ads.
•Search results aren't dated.
•Large ads on the home screen.
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The Internet Archive Search of 09
Pros
•Search text, news, archived websites, and much more.
•Advanced search also available.

Cons
•Vast amount of archived content can be
overwhelming. •Advanced search requires a learning
curve.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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