Internet:
. A wide network of computers and is open for all to communicate and share information.
Browser:
. A software program used to access internet and view web pages in computer.
. Translates code that websites are written in into text, graphics etc what we see.
. First Web Browser was WorldWideWeb, later changed name to Nexus.
. Created by Tim Berner's Lee in 1990.
. A wide network of computers and is open for all to communicate and share information.
Browser:
. A software program used to access internet and view web pages in computer.
. Translates code that websites are written in into text, graphics etc what we see.
. First Web Browser was WorldWideWeb, later changed name to Nexus.
. Created by Tim Berner's Lee in 1990.
Popular Internet Browsers today:
. Google Chrome
. Mozilla FireFox
. Opera
. Microsoft Edge ( formerly Internet Explorer)
. UC Browser
. Apple Safari
. Vivaldi
. Vivaldi
1. Google Chrome:
. Developed by Google in 2008.
. Runs on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android.
. 63% world wide usage according to StatsCounter.
Pros:
. Loads web pages faster.
. Looks simple.
. Good security features.
. Good security features.
. Tab browsing is flexible.
. Large number of Extensions and Add-ons (11,500).
. Built-in Translation application.
. Incognito mode opens up a new window which doesn't leave any trace(cookies, tracking, history etc).
. Task Manager allows tracking of programs or extensions, can examine memory usage.
. Thumbnail view of most visited pages.
. Links with Google Account.
Cons:
. Minor site incompatibility.
. Google always watches you, no privacy!
. Takes lot of RAM memory while running it.
. Cannot customize like FireFox.
2. Mozilla FireFox:
. Developed by Mozilla Foundation in 2004.
. Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Andrioid, iOS.
. 15% world wide usage as per StatsCounter.
Pros:
. Offers number of helpful extensions.
. Focuses on simplicity.
. Screenshot facility.
. Sessions can be restored.
. Security features are automatically embedded into it.
. Allows private window.
. Tabbed browsing is available.
Cons:
. Consumes lot of computer's memory.
. Doesn't automatically resume downloads.
. Delays in page loading for heavy pages.
. Not every website is compatible with this browser.
. No automatic updates for plugins.
3. Opera:
. Developed by Opera Software AS, first version released in 1996 for Windows only.
. Later in 2000, Opera 4.0 version supported for multiple platforms.
. Used Blink layout engine.
. 8.4% world wide usage as per StatsCounter.
Pros:
. Opera Browser is light weight.
. Mouse gestures.
. Tabbed browsing.
. Access to Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp, Telegram quickly.
. Fast web page downloading.
. Contains thumbnails of each current tab.
Cons:
. Few users.
. Most of websites are incompatible.
. Fewer extensions and themes.
. Not customizable as FireFox.
. No progress bar for loading websites.
4. Microsoft Edge:
. With the launch of Windows 10, comes Edge, a built-in browser for Windows.
. It replaced Internet Explorer which was default browser.
. 15.5% world wide usage as per StatsCounter.
Pros:
. Good functionality.
. No need to download and install in Windows since it is by default.
. Offers private browsing.
. Offers Microsoft help support.
Cons:
. Only for Windows.
. Takes longer time to load full pages and navigate between sites.
. Many bug issues.
. Lack of features to synchronize bookmarks.
. Fewer Add-ons and extensions.
. Doesn't have great security features.
5. UC Browser:
. Stands for Universal Control Browser.
. Developed by Chinese Mobile Internet company UC Web in 2004.
. Popular for Android Mobile version.
. Available on Windows, Windows Phone, Blackberry OS, iOS, Android, Java ME, Symbian.
Pros:
. Loads web content faster.
. Uses cloud acceleration, data compression technology.
. Has a 'fast download feature' to download fast.
. Screenshot tool.
. Extensions like Chrome.
. Can switch search engines.
. Large user base browser in Android.
Cons:
. Has privacy issues.
. Uses outdated cipher cryptography which has many security flaws.
. Leaks user's personal data, not at all secure.
. Alleged that it has been sending user's data to Chinese servers and retains control over user's device DNS even after browser is deleted.
6. Vivaldi:
. Founded by Opera Technologies.
. Launched in 2016.
. Available for Windows, Mac, Linux.
Pros:
. Fast loading.
. Tab stacking.
. Note taking.
. Quick commands.
. Mouse gestures.
. Side-by-Side browsing.
. Can use all Chrome extensions.
Cons:
. Takes a lot of memory.
. Has lot of bugs.
. No mobile versions.
. Sync is not implemented.
. Address bar is not autocomplete.
Summary: