Web browsers are programs or apps that allow our devices to view and use the internet. In this course, you will learn how the most popular web browsers work (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Apple Safari) and how to manage them for safer internet browsing.
You will also learn what cookies are, how to manage your browser history, how to bookmark a webpage, as well as how to use browser extensions like ad blockers to make your web browsing more enjoyable.
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Understanding web browsers
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