CHAPTER 24Web Browsers: Objective 3.5: Given a scenario, configure and use web browsers

These days, the applications that we use most frequently are our web browsers. Whether we're accessing data in the cloud for work, watching streaming media, or just surfing the web, the web browser is our portal to the Internet.

In this chapter, you'll learn everything you need to know about ITF+ objective 3.5:

  • Caching/clearing cache
  • Deactivate client-side scripting
  • Browser add-ons/extensions
  • Private browsing
  • Proxy settings
  • Certificates
  • Pop-up blockers
  • Script blockers
  • Compatible browser for application(s)

HOW THE WEB WORKS

Web browsers are the software that we use to access websites. They understand the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and help ...

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