Web Utilities
Utilities are programs that make computing easier. Web Utilities are specialized utility program that make using the internet and the web easier and safer. Some of these utilities are browser related program that either become part of your browser or are executed from your browser. Other are design to protect children from dangerous and Inappropriate website material. File transfer utilities allowed you to efficiently copy file to and from your computer across the across the internet. Internet security suite enhance security and privacy.
- PLUG-INS
Plug-In are program that is start automatically and operate as part of your browser. Many website requires you to have one or more plug-ins to fully experience their content.
● Some widely used plugins include.
- Acrobat Reader from Adobe – for viewing and printing and a variety of standard forms and other document save in the special format called PDF.
- VLC media player – For source that plays most media file like audio/video, CDs and DVDs.
- Window media player from Microsoft – For playing audio file, video file, and much more.
Some of these utilities are included in many of today's Browsers and operating system. Others must be installed before they can be used by your browser.
To learn more about plug-ins and how to download them, visit some of the site listed....
Plug-In
1) Reader 2) Flash Player
3) VLC Media Player 4) Silverlight
FILTERS
Filters block access to selected sites. The internet is an interesting and multifaceted arena. But not all aspect of the internet are appropriate for all audiences. Parents, in particular, are concerned about children roaming and unrestricted across the internet. Filter program allow parents as well as organisation to block out selected sites and set time limits. Additionally, These programs can monitor used and generate report detailing the total time is spent on the Internet and the time spend at individual websites.
For a list of some of the best known filters,
1) AVG Family Safety
2) Nortan Online Family
3) Net Naddy
FILE TRANSFER UTILITIES
Q :-
Using file transfer utilities software, you can copy file to your computer from specially configure servers. This is called downloading. You also can use file transfer utility software to copy file from your computer to another computer on the Internet. This is called uploading. Three popular types of file transfer are, FTP , web-based and BitTorrent.
- File Transfer Protocol ( FTP ) and Secure file transfer protocol ( SFTP ) allow you to efficiently copy file to and from your computer across the internet, and are frequently used for uploading changes to a website hosted by an internet service provider. FTP has been used for decades and still remain one of the most popular method of file transfer.
- Web-based File Transfer service make use of web browser to upload and download files. This eliminates the need for any custom software to be installed.A popular web-based file transfer service is dropbox.com.
- Bit Torrent distribute file transfer across many different computer for more efficient downloads, unlike other transfer technologies whereby a file is copied from one computer on the Internet to another. A single file might be located on dozens of individual computer. When you downloaded the file each computer sends you a tiny piece of larger file, making Bit Torrent well suited for transferring very large files. Unfortunately, Bit Torrent technology of often has been used for distributing unauthorized copies of copyrights music and videos.
INTERNET SECURITY SUITES
An Internet security Suite is a collection of utility program designed to maintain your security and privacy while you are on the web. These program control is spam, protect against computer viruses, provide filters, and much more. You could buy each program separately; However the cost of the suit is typically much less. Two of the best-known Internet Security suites are McAfee's internet security and Quick Heal.
