Whenever you open a link to a webpage, and even now in viewing this Libguide, you are using a Browser. A lot of programs, applications, and other services can operate inside a browser, blurring the line between software and websites. There are also different browsers available to use. All four of the most commonly used browsers are installed on TCCD computers:
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Mozilla Firefox |
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While Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox allow you to do many of the same things, there are a few small differences between them.
Google Chrome
If you use other google services, this browser can stay logged in to your google account allowing for easier connections between different web services. However, it means that any services that use targeted ads can utilize your search history very easily as well.
Mozilla Firefox
Browser Extensions are programs that run within a web browser and provided additional functions. This can vary from having a dictionary available to define unfamiliar words right within the webpage, adblockers to reduce the number of ads you see, or bookmark services that help you organize webpages to read later. We have a few recommendations below if you'd like to try one out.
Online communication usually takes the form of email or chat and instant messaging services. If you'd like to learn more about the differences between these communication styles, you can look at the webpages recommended here.
