Web Browsers and Utility Tools

Web browsers allow you to connect to the internet and view ______.

To surf the net, you need to have an internet connection and a ______.

One of the web browsers owned by Microsoft is ______.

The web browser ______ is owned by Google Inc.

Anti-virus protection helps protect the system from unwanted ______.

Disk cleanup eliminates temporary files created by ______ or software programs.

Microsoft Office is a popular ______ program owned by Microsoft.

______ Utilities is owned by Symantec and is known for its system maintenance features.

Lotus SmartSuite is owned by ______ Corporation.

______ Compression reduces the size of one or several files.

Web Browsers

Allow users to connect to the internet and view websites from various sources.
Require an internet connection and a browser to access the web.
Use the address bar to navigate between websites.
Popular examples include:
- Internet Explorer (owned by Microsoft)
- Netscape (owned by Netscape)
- Opera (owned by Opera Software)
- Chrome (owned by Google)
- Firefox (owned by Mozilla)
- Safari (owned by Apple)

Utility Tools

Programs that maintain computer systems.
Common utility types include:
- Antivirus protection: Prevents viruses from damaging files or systems.
- Disk compression: Removes old files, reorganizes for easier retrieval, and frees up space.
- Disk cleanup: Deletes temporary files created by programs.
- File compression: Reduces file size.
Examples of utility tools:
- Norton Antivirus (owned by Symantec)
- McAfee VirusScan (owned by McAfee)
- Norton Utilities (owned by Symantec)
- WinZip (owned by WinZip Corporation)

Suites

Collections of programs sold as a package.
Often more cost-effective than buying individual programs.
Popular examples include:
- Microsoft Office (owned by Microsoft): A widely used suite for PCs and Macs.
- WordPerfect Office (owned by Corel): Available only for PCs.
- Lotus SmartSuite (owned by IBM): Available for PCs.
- Microsoft Works (owned by Microsoft)

This quiz explores web browsers and utility tools, outlining their functions and examples. Participants will learn about popular web browsers like Chrome and Firefox, as well as essential utility tools for system maintenance, such as antivirus software and disk cleanup tools.