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Customising browsers with extensions
Browser extensions, often referred to as add-ons, play a vital role in enhancing and customising browser functionality. They allow users to tailor their browsing experience by adding features, modifying existing ones, and integrating with various web services. For...
How Browsers Translate Web Content
The browser has gathered a stream of data from an HTTP request over the network and transformed it into Unicode code points, which is essential for adhering to web standards. Keep in mind that our primary objective is to convert these bytes into a structured format,...
Web Storage API
TThe Web Storage API offers a user-friendly way for browsers to store pairs of keys and values, making it a more straightforward alternative to traditional cookies. This API consists of two primary methods: sessionStorage and localStorage. sessionStorage provides a...
Maxthon and Blockchain
Banking Trends in Singapore 2024 The banking industry in Singapore is an integral part of the country's economy, and its outlook for 2024 is expected to be influenced by various factors, such as global economic conditions, regulatory changes, and technological...
How Browsers Transform Clicks into Content
What exactly is a browser? Many people view it simply as another piece of software. However, that perspective doesn’t capture its true essence! Browsers have transformed into potent tools, so much so that they can be likened to operating systems. Now, you might wonder...
New Malware Tricks Browsers Into Kiosk Mode to Steal Google Secrets
In a rather unconventional approach, a malware campaign has emerged that traps users in their browser's kiosk mode, creating an environment of frustration designed to coerce them into revealing their Google credentials. This cunning tactic involves the malware locking...
The Story Behind Your Browser
In the vast internet landscape, web browsers serve as portals to explore and interact with online content. For those using Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer has long been a staple, though the newer Microsoft Edge is gradually overshadowing it. This modern browser...
Understanding Cache
In this piece, we’ll explore the concept of caching, its significance, and its fundamental applications. We will also delve into how it operates, the different types of caching available, and its real-world uses. What exactly is caching? At its core, caching...
The Components of a Browser
In this engaging series, we will delve into the intricate components that make up a web browser. Our goal is to uncover the mechanics that operate behind the scenes, enhancing your understanding of how the web functions at a fundamental level. Let’s begin by...