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All About Web Browsers

Thorough descriptions of web browsers including what they are, how they function, what they consist of, as well as the different ways that they are utilized.
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards - Best New Browser
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards: Best New Browser - Google Chrome.
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards - Best Mobile Browser
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards: Best Mobile Browser - Safari for the iPhone.
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards - Best Security Add-on
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards: Best Security Add-on - NoScript.
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards - Best Beta Browser
The 2008 About Web Browsers Awards: Best Beta Browser - Internet Explorer 8.
How to Manage Private Data in your Web Browser
Each browser possesses its own unique functionality when it comes to dealing with private data. Some provide total control over items such as browsing history and cookies, not only giving you the ability to delete them but also to manipulate the way they are stored and viewed. It is important to know how your favorite browser handles this sensitive data.
How To Avoid Downloading Bad Browsers
A thorough guide to determining which free web browser downloads are safe and secure.
The Latest and Greatest Web Browser News
The latest web browser news including new releases, development information, happenings with the browser makers, and a tally of the ongoing browser wars.
A Comparison of Web Browsers for Windows
A detailed comparison of Mozilla Firefox 2.0 and Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 for Windows, including several features of each web browser.
A Comparison of Web Browsers for Macintosh (OS X)
A detailed comparison of Apple Safari and Mozilla Firefox for Macintosh (OS X), including several features of each web browser.
What is a Web Browser?
An explanation of what web browsers are and how they function.
Screenshots of Internet Explorer 8
Screenshots and a Walkthrough of Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 Web browser.
What Exactly is a URL?
About's Internet for Beginners Guide, Paul Gil, gives you the scoop on what makes up a URL (e.g., http://www.about.com).
Web Browser Usage Statistics
W3Schools provides web browser statistics and trends including browser market share, common display resolution, color depth and more.
Comparison of Web Browsers
Wikipedia provides a comparison of several web browsers including release dates, operating system support, web technology support, and much more.
The Internet Beginner's Handbook
About's Internet for Beginners Guide, Paul Gil, provides a wealth of tutorials and articles involving web browsers and the Internet in general.
John LeSieur - People CD, Inc.
An interview with John LeSieur, President and CEO of People CD, Inc. His company has created a Web browser designed specifically for children with autism, autism spectrum disorders, pervasive development disorders, as well as PDD-NOS.
Explore Web Browsers
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