Tech Terms – BrowserHow https://browserhow.com Web Browser How-to's! Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:31:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://browserhow.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/favicon.ico Tech Terms – BrowserHow https://browserhow.com 32 32 What is WebView Runtime? https://browserhow.com/what-is-webview-runtime/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-webview-runtime/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:15:21 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=42462

WebView Runtime is a software component that allows web content to be displayed in Android applications. It's an essential part of the Android system, powered by Google Chrome's browser technology. It ensures application compatibility, providing frequent updates and security patches to support modern web standards and technologies.

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What is Hardware Acceleration? https://browserhow.com/what-is-hardware-acceleration/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-hardware-acceleration/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:05:45 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=42445

Hardware acceleration refers to the process of using computer hardware specifically designed to perform some functions more efficiently than is possible in software running on a general-purpose CPU. It can significantly enhance the performance of graphic-intensive or other heavy computational tasks, reducing CPU load and increasing overall system efficiency.

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What is a Web Server? https://browserhow.com/what-is-web-server/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-web-server/#respond Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:23:15 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=42435

A web server is a computer system that hosts websites and delivers web pages to users via the internet. It processes incoming network requests over HTTP and several other related protocols. The primary function is to store, process, and deliver web pages to clients. Common web servers include Apache, NGINX, and Microsoft's IIS.

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What is URL (Uniform Resource Locator)? https://browserhow.com/what-is-url-uniform-resource-locator/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-url-uniform-resource-locator/#respond Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:29:35 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=41839

A Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is a reference to a web resource specifying its location on a computer network and a mechanism for retrieving it. URLs are most commonly used for web pages (http), but also for file transfer (ftp), email (mailto), and data access (data).

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What is HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)? https://browserhow.com/what-is-http-hypertext-transfer-protocol/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-http-hypertext-transfer-protocol/#respond Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:29:32 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=41835

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a foundational data communication system for the World Wide Web. It enables transfer of hypertext data between clients and servers. HTTP, stateless by nature, supports methods like GET, POST, and PUT for data exchange. It operates primarily over TCP/IP connections.

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What is HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)? https://browserhow.com/what-is-https-hypertext-transfer-protocol-secure/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-https-hypertext-transfer-protocol-secure/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:20:28 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=41823

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is an internet communication protocol that protects the integrity and confidentiality of data between the user's computer and the site. It uses encryption, typically through SSL or TLS, to prevent eavesdropping, tampering, or message forgery during data transfer.

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What is HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)? https://browserhow.com/what-is-html-hypertext-markup-language/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-html-hypertext-markup-language/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:12:15 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=41810

HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create web pages. It provides the structure of a webpage and organizes content using elements and tags. HTML, integral to web development, works with CSS and JavaScript to create interactive, visually appealing websites.

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What is CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)? https://browserhow.com/what-is-css-cascading-style-sheets/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-css-cascading-style-sheets/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:05:17 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=41801

CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a style sheet language used for designing the layout and presentation of a document written in HTML or XML. It separates document content from presentation, enhancing accessibility, and provides control over web design elements such as colors, fonts, and layout. CSS is fundamental to modern web design.

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What is JavaScript? https://browserhow.com/what-is-javascript/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-javascript/#respond Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:00:24 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=41788

JavaScript is a high-level, interpreted programming language primarily used for enhancing web interactivity. It supports object-oriented, imperative, and functional programming styles. Alongside HTML and CSS, it constitutes the core technologies of the World Wide Web. JavaScript allows dynamic interaction, creating user-friendly, responsive web applications.

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What is WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication)? https://browserhow.com/what-is-webrtc-web-real-time-communication/ https://browserhow.com/what-is-webrtc-web-real-time-communication/#respond Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:27:47 +0000 https://browserhow.com/?p=41775

WebRTC (Web Real-Time Communication) is an open-source technology that enables real-time communication such as audio, video, and data transfer directly between browsers and devices. It eliminates the need for plugins or third-party software, facilitating peer-to-peer communication for web applications.

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