What Is Web Client,Web Browsers,Web Pages,Home Pages?
Web Client
A
web client is an application that communicates with a web server, using
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). For example, the Web browser in the user's
machine. It may also refer to plug-ins and applications that enhance the
browser to support special services from the site.
Ques. What is the difference between a web server
and a web client?
Ans. A web client is a computer on a network that
requests services from another computer on the Internet. The remote machine
containing the document you requested is called a web server. It is a computer
that receives requests from client computer. The client and server communicate
using a protocol, called HTTP. The web browser is an example of a web client.
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Web
Browsers A web browser is a
software application used to access and view websites. It enables a user to
interact with text, images, videos, music, games and other information
located on a web page on a website. If you are
connected to the Internet and double click the browser's icon in a few
moments, the main screen of the browser appears. The browser then loads up
the default home page. Examples of the web
browsers include: Internet Explorer Internet Explorer
is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It gives immersive browsing; you can
quickly swipe back and forth between pages. It has enhanced the touch
responsiveness; Live sites can be pinned as tiles. e Microsoft Edge is a
web browser developed by Microsoft and included in Windows 10, Windows 10
Mobile and Xbox One, replacing Internet Explorer as the default web browser
on all devices. Google Chrome It is a free web
browser from Google. The term Chrome is derived from the Graphic User
Interface frame or chrome of web browsers. Chromium is the open source
project behind Google Chrome. Chrome also provides tabbed browsing. Tabs can
be transferred between windows by dragging. A private browsing
feature called Incognito mode is provided that prevents the browser from
storing history information or cookies from the websites visited. Unlike Internet
Explorer or Safari, Chrome does not come pre-installed with your operating
system. Chrome, you must first download and install it to your computer. Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Firefox, or
simply Firefox, is a free and open-source web browser developed by the
Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. It has private
browsing mode with added tracking protection. In private browsing, Firefox
blocks online trackers while you browse and won't remember your history after
you are done. It blocks some ads and scripts that bog down browsing, pages
load up to 44% faster. Netscape Navigator The Netscape web
browser is the general name for a series of web browsers formerly produced by
Netscape Communications Corporation, a former subsidiary of AOL. It is a
proprietary software. AOL stopped development of the Netscape browser in
February 2008 so is no longer officially supported. |
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Safari Safari is a
graphical web browser developed by Apple. It was first released on desktop in
2003 with Mac OS X; a mobile version has been bundled with iOS devices since
the iPhone's introduction in 2007. Safari is the default browser on Apple
devices. It too has a private browsing mode that doesn't save browsing
history or related information. Opera Opera is a web
browser for Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, macos, and Linux operating
systems, developed by Opera Software. It was first released in 1995. O Web Sites A website is a
collection of web pages. A web page is a document, typically written in HTML
(HyperText Markup Language). To view a web page, you need a web browser on
your computer. Each web page has a unique address. Web Pages A webpage is what
you see in your browser when you are on the Internet. Think of the webpage as
a page in a magazine. It is a document commonly written in HTML (Hypertext
Markup Language) that is accessible through the Internet or other networks
using an Internet browser. A web page is accessed by entering a URL address.
It can consist of text, photos, images, hyperlinks, advertisements,
animations and more. Hyperlink referred
to as a link and web link, is a word, phrase or image on web page that takes
you to another part on the same page or to a different page. Text hyperlinks
are often blue and underlined. When you move the cursor over a hyperlink
(text or an image) the mouse pointer changes to a small hand pointing at the
link. When you click it, a new page or place in the current page will open. Know More On a web page, the
text highlighted in blue is called a hyperlink or link. Clicking on a
hyperlink takes you to another page or to a different section of the active
web page. Home Page The term home page
refers to the start page or front page or main web page of a website. This
page contains the introductory details about the active website along with
the links to the interlinked web pages. |
Disadvantages
of Internet
Despite
several advantages it has a few disadvantages, as follows:
Bullying
and crime
Another
issue that has increased over the years is cyberbullying. With people sharing
information on the Internet, it is easy for cyber criminals to find personal
information.
Social
isolation
You
connect with family and friends over the Internet and thus start losing
personal touch and disconnect with them in real life.
Addiction, causes distractions and wastes
time
Surfing
and playing games on the Internet can be addictive. Doing so leads to wasting a
lot of frivolous time and thus hampers productivity.
Spam and advertising
Digital
advertising can be sent on a huge scale therefore, you might see more spam in
your inbox than junk mail in real life.
Viruses
Malicious
programs, such as virus, worms and trojan horses destroy the files or are used
to get user's information.
Health
issues
Spending
too much time on the computer surfing the Internet or playing games can also
lead to obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle.
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