In 2002 and 2003 the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser (IE5 and IE6) was used by about 95% of people on the Internet. Since then, usage has dropped, with Mozilla Firefox gaining in popularity in 2009. Today, Google Chrome, along with Safari, are also contenders in the "Browser Wars."
Let's begin by checking through this 2010 Internet Browser Software Review:
http://internet-browser-review.toptenreviews.com/
Video #1
Now let's watch someone from Firefox 3.5 demonstrate its latest features:
Video #2
Internet Explorer has a new browser out too -- let's take a look:
So, how much do you know about using your Web browser? Let's walk through the basic parts of all browsers with this tutorial at: http://www.lib.unc.edu/instruct/community_tutorials/web/browsers/overview.html
Video #3
Do you know the difference between a Web browser and a search engine? Here's a video that will help (the video uses the Safari browser & Google as a search engine):
Video #4 Make Your Internet Explorer Faster (9:23 minutes)
Video #5 - How to Add Bookmarks in Explorer 7
The Expert Village Web site offers a full series of excellent videos on how to use IE Explorer 7 (plus tons of other computer applications!). You do have to join the FREE site to have access. Here's Video # 6 - How to sign up with Expert Village:
The Expert Village videos are superior learning aides on many topics, including this playlist on using MS Explorer 7: http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/579_using-windows-internet-explorer.htm
Expert Village also has videos on the Firefox browser: http://www.expertvillage.com/search.htm?s=use+firefox#
Now that you're surfing the Web, make sure you're familiar with copyright laws to make sure you're following all the rules.
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This material was gathered by Linda Aksomitis
Instructor for Introduction to Internet Writing Markets
and Credenda Virtual High School & College
Instructor for Introduction to Internet Writing Markets
and Credenda Virtual High School & College
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