Glossary of terms

Browser

A web browser is a software or computer program that allows users to easily navigate the Internet using a graphical interface, hyperlinks, and URLs. The main functions of a browser include interacting with web servers via the HTTP protocol, receiving and interpreting web pages in HTML format, and displaying them to the user.

The browser allows you to perform various operations while browsing the web. In addition to the capabilities described in the text, such as navigating between sites, playing multimedia content, editing text, uploading and downloading files, sending e-mail, and viewing tabs, browsers also support extensions that extend their functionality. They can include ad blockers, password managers, developer tools, and more.

With nearly everything becoming linked to the Internet in today’s world, browsers have become an essential part of every device, and they come standard on almost any device that can connect to the network.

Browsers are not only used to display web content on different devices, but they are also used to perform different tasks. One easy method of transferring large files is to use the File Transfer Protocol, or FTP. A browser is used to download and upload files from servers. For example, delivering a message from Ukraine to the United States by mail can take from a week to several, and other methods of transferring data over long distances are not fast and convenient enough. This whole process of sending a message over a long distance can be time-consuming. However, if you use FTP, you can upload the message to the required server, through which the receiver can access it in the USA in a few seconds.

The leader in the web browser segment is Google Chrome, developed by Google in 2008. Thanks to its speed and extensibility, it has gained great popularity, currently being used by more than 66% of users, making it the undisputed leader. The second most popular browser is Mozilla Firefox, with an attractive 10% of users. The peculiarity of this browser is the availability of open-source software, which makes it more attractive in terms of privacy and is perceived as a favorite among programmers. Internet Explorer, developed by Microsoft, was once the most widely used browser because it was installed by default on Windows operating systems. However, with the emergence of competitors and the lack of some compelling features, its popularity has declined rapidly, and now the number of users does not exceed 7%. The last on our list is Safari, developed by Apple for the macOS operating system and later adapted for the iPhone. This browser has always stood out for its stylish design and smooth performance.

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