Comprehensive guide to browser terms, features, and technical concepts. Everything you need to know about web browsing on Windows.
Ad blocker is a browser feature that automatically prevents advertisements from displaying on web pages. It uses filter lists to identify and block ad content, resulting in faster page loads, reduced data usage, and a cleaner browsing experience. 360 Browser includes built-in ad blocking that works automatically without requiring extensions.
Ad blockers improve page load times by preventing ad scripts from running, reduce bandwidth consumption, and protect privacy by blocking tracking scripts embedded in advertisements.
Auto-fill (also called password manager) is a browser feature that securely stores your website login credentials and automatically fills them in when you visit saved websites. This eliminates the need to remember or manually enter passwords, improving both convenience and security.
All stored passwords are encrypted and protected. 360 Browser's password manager allows you to view, edit, and delete saved credentials through the settings menu, and syncs passwords securely across devices when cloud sync is enabled.
Bookmarks (also called favorites) are saved links to websites you want to revisit quickly. Instead of typing a URL each time, you can click a bookmark to instantly navigate to the saved website. Bookmarks can be organized into folders and synced across devices.
360 Browser allows you to export bookmarks to HTML files for backup, import bookmarks from other browsers, and sync bookmarks to the cloud for access on all your devices.
Browser cache is temporary storage where the browser saves website files (images, CSS, JavaScript, HTML) locally on your computer. When you revisit a website, the browser loads files from cache instead of downloading them again, resulting in significantly faster page loads.
Cache can be cleared through browser settings to free up disk space, resolve loading issues, or ensure you're viewing the latest version of a website. 360 Browser automatically manages cache size to optimize performance.
Browser engine (also called rendering engine or layout engine) is the core software component that interprets HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code and displays web pages visually. Different engines (WebKit, Blink, Gecko, Trident) have varying levels of performance, compatibility, and standards support.
360 Browser uses a dual-engine architecture, supporting both modern WebKit/Blink for fast, standards-compliant websites, and legacy IE/Trident for compatibility with older websites. Users can switch between engines automatically or manually.
Cloud sync allows your browser data (bookmarks, passwords, settings, extensions, browsing history) to be stored securely in the cloud and synchronized across all your devices. When you log in to your browser account on different devices, your data automatically syncs, ensuring a consistent browsing experience everywhere.
360 Browser's cloud sync uses encrypted connections to protect your data during transmission and storage. You can enable or disable sync for specific data types through the settings menu.
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer to remember your preferences, login status, and other information. Cookies enable features like staying logged in, shopping cart persistence, and personalized content.
While cookies are essential for many website functions, some cookies are used for tracking and advertising. 360 Browser allows you to manage cookies, block third-party cookies, and automatically delete cookies when you close the browser in incognito mode.
Dual-engine architecture refers to a browser that supports two rendering engines: a modern WebKit/Blink engine for fast, standards-compliant websites, and a legacy IE/Trident engine for compatibility with older websites. This architecture ensures optimal compatibility and performance across all websites.
360 Browser automatically selects the appropriate engine for each website, but users can manually switch engines through the kernel switch settings. This dual-engine approach provides the best of both worlds: modern performance and legacy compatibility.
DNS is the system that translates human-readable domain names (like www.360browser.com) into IP addresses that computers use to connect to websites. When you type a URL, your browser queries a DNS server to find the website's IP address.
DNS issues can prevent websites from loading even when your internet connection works. 360 Browser can help diagnose DNS problems, and switching browser engines sometimes resolves DNS-related connectivity issues.
Extensions are small software programs that add functionality to your browser. They can block ads, translate pages, manage passwords, enhance productivity, provide entertainment, and more. Extensions extend your browser's capabilities without modifying the core browser code.
360 Browser includes an Extension Center with 21+ built-in extensions that work seamlessly without requiring separate installations. These include productivity tools, entertainment apps, AI features, and utility functions, all accessible from the browser interface.
Incognito mode (also called private browsing or seamless mode) is a browser feature that prevents the browser from saving your browsing history, cookies, search records, and other personal information. When you close an incognito window, all session data is deleted, providing enhanced privacy for sensitive browsing activities.
In 360 Browser, incognito mode also prevents browsing history from leaking to other users on the same computer, avoids ad tracking by not saving cookies, and allows independent login for multiple accounts in different incognito windows.
Phishing protection is a security feature that identifies and blocks malicious websites designed to steal your personal information, passwords, or financial data. Phishing sites often mimic legitimate websites to trick users into entering sensitive information.
360 Browser uses databases of known phishing sites and real-time analysis to warn users before they visit dangerous websites. The browser displays clear warnings and blocks access to confirmed phishing sites to protect your data and identity.
Pop-up blocker prevents unwanted pop-up windows from appearing while you browse. Pop-ups can be advertisements, notifications, or malicious content that interrupts your browsing experience.
360 Browser includes advanced pop-up blocking that drastically reduces unwanted pop-ups compared to other browsers, creating a clean and undisturbed browsing environment. The blocker can be configured to allow pop-ups from trusted websites when needed.
Resource management refers to how a browser optimizes memory and CPU usage. Intelligent resource management automatically optimizes memory and CPU usage by prioritizing active tabs while suspending background processes, ensuring peak performance even with many tabs open.
360 Browser's smart resource management includes automatic tab suspension for inactive tabs, intelligent memory allocation, and CPU usage optimization. This ensures your browser stays fast and responsive even when running dozens of tabs simultaneously.
Tab suspension is a memory optimization feature that automatically pauses inactive browser tabs, stopping them from consuming CPU and memory resources. When you switch back to a suspended tab, it resumes automatically, restoring the page state.
This feature allows you to keep many tabs open without slowing down your browser or computer. 360 Browser intelligently suspends tabs that haven't been viewed recently, while keeping active tabs running smoothly.
Tracker blocking prevents websites and third-party services from tracking your online activities across different websites. Trackers collect data about your browsing behavior to build profiles for advertising and analytics purposes.
360 Browser includes built-in tracker blocking that prevents tracking scripts from running, protecting your privacy while browsing. This feature works automatically and can be customized through privacy settings.
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