Web browsers allow you to navigate the internet. There are a
variety of options available, so you can choose the one that
best suits your needs. How do web browsers work? A web browser
is an application that finds and displays web pages. It
coordinates communication between your computer and the web
server where a particular website “lives.” How many browsers are
there? There are many different browsers. Most users are
familiar with graphical browsers, which display both text and
graphics and may also display multimedia elements such as sound
or video clips. However, there are also text-based browsers. The
following are some well-known browsers: •Safari – a browser
specifically designed for Macintosh computers •Lynx – a text-
based browser desirable for vision-impaired users because of the
availability of special devices that read the text How do you
choose a browser? A browser is usually included with the
installation of your operating system, but you are not
restricted to that choice. Some of the factors to