Find your way around
Using a web browser
A browser is the app that opens websites. Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Edge are common browsers.
Search or type an address
The long box at the top usually accepts either a website address or words to search for. Searching finds possible pages; typing a complete address goes directly to a site. Search results can include paid ads, so read the address before opening a result.
Tabs and the Back button
Each tab is an open page within the browser. Open a new tab to keep your current page handy. The Back button returns to the previous page in the same tab. If you lose a page, look at your browser’s History or reopen a closed tab from its menu.
Bookmarks and downloads
A bookmark saves a page’s address so you can find it again. A download saves a copy of a file to your device, often in a folder called Downloads. A file on a website and a downloaded copy are different things.
Private browsing and cookies
Private browsing keeps that session out of your device’s regular browser history. It does not make you invisible to websites, your internet provider, or a work or school network. Cookies are small pieces of information that websites store in your browser; they can keep you signed in or remember preferences.