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SSC CGL Preparation – Day 10
Computer – Web Browsing & Searching
🌐 1. What is Web Browsing?
Web browsing is the act of navigating and viewing pages on the World Wide Web using a software tool called a web browser.
🔍 2. What is a Web Browser?
A web browser is an application that allows users to access and interact with websites and online content.
✅ Common Web Browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari (Mac/iOS)
- Opera
✅ Basic Functions of a Web Browser:
- Access websites using URLs
- Display text, images, videos, and web applications
- Download/upload files
- Manage bookmarks
- Store browsing history and cache
- Offer incognito/private browsing
🖥️ 3. Parts of a Web Browser Window
- Address Bar: To type and display the URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
- Tabs: Allow opening multiple web pages in one window
- Back/Forward Buttons: For navigation
- Refresh/Reload Button: Reload the page
- Home Button: Go to the set homepage
- Bookmarks Bar: Quick access to saved websites
- Extensions/Add-ons: Add features like ad-blockers, translators, etc.
🔎 4. Web Searching
Web searching involves entering keywords or phrases into a search engine to find relevant websites, documents, images, or videos.
✅ Common Search Engines:
- Bing
- Yahoo
- DuckDuckGo
- Baidu (China)
📘 5. Components of a Search Engine Result Page (SERP)
- Organic Results: Main search results based on relevance
- Paid Ads: Sponsored links
- Featured Snippets: Direct answers shown at the top
- People Also Ask (PAA): Related questions
- Image/Video Results
💡 6. Tips for Effective Searching
| Tip | Example |
|---|---|
| Use quotation marks for exact phrases | "digital marketing tips" |
| Use minus (-) to exclude terms | apple -fruit |
| Use site: to search a specific website | budget 2024 site:indiatimes.com |
| Use filetype: to find specific files | ssc syllabus filetype:pdf |
| Use * as wildcard | best * for productivity |
⚙️ 7. Advanced Search Tools
- Filters: Time, region, file type
- Search Settings: Language, Safe Search, autocomplete
- Incognito Mode: Private searching without saving history
- Voice Search: Search by speaking, available in mobile & desktop browsers
📄 8. Bookmarks & History
- Bookmarks help save frequently visited sites.
- History shows a list of previously visited pages.
- You can clear history/cookies/cache to protect privacy.
🚫 9. Safe Browsing Practices
- Always check for HTTPS in the website URL.
- Avoid clicking suspicious pop-ups.
- Do not download from untrusted sources.
- Use updated antivirus/browser.
🧠 10. Common Terminologies
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| URL | Address of a web page |
| Cache | Temporary files stored by browser |
| Cookies | Small data files stored by sites |
| Incognito Mode | Private browsing mode |
| Bookmark | Saved shortcut to a website |
| Download | Saving online files to your device |
