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INFORMATION AND COMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY GYAMFI SERIES
Though we have different types of browsers, there are some features that are common to most of them,
some are: Address bar, Forward, Back, Stop, Reload/Refresh and Print

Functions of the features of web browser
Address bar: - this is where you type in a web page address.
Forward: - it enables you to go to a previous opened web page.
Back: - it is used to go back to a previous opened web page.
Stop: - it is used to stop loading a web page.
Refresh: - it used to reload the current web page.
Print: - it is used to print the current web page.
How to launch/ Open a web browser
1. Click the start button to display the start menu
2. Click the Internet Explorer to open its window
3. Delete the existing address in the address bar.
4. Type the address of the web page you want to browse or view.
5. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.
Note; for existing web page just click on CLOSE button on the title bar of the web browser.

IMPORTANCE OF INTERNET
1. For communication i.e. sending and receiving information.
2. For teaching and learning.
3. For performing research work.
4. For checking examination result.
5. Obtaining news.
6. For chatting.
7. For downloading information.
8. For distance learning.
9. For entertainment.
Disadvantages of the internet
1. It is expensive
2. It serves as a source of pornographic materials
3. Internet has increase computer fraud(419)
4. It has help in the spread of computer virus.
5. No barrier – confidential information can be tapped
Password is a secret code that we use to open a particular program.

TECHNOLOGIES USED TO ACCESS INTERNET

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