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What are Internet Cookies

A Cookie (Also called Internet Cookie, Web Cookie, Website Cookie, Web browser Cookie or Cookie preceded with other internet related term) is a small text file that website can store on user’s computer to store personal information such as Name, user id, preferences, user actions etc. The primary purpose of cookies is to use this information to enhance user experience on repeat visits.

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JavaScript – Pros and Cons

What is JavaScript? Java script is Object Oriented scripting language that can add dynamic functionality in html pages. Scripting languages are high level programming languages that are interpreted at run time as compare to system programming languages (Such as C or Java) that are already compiled.

For example, all the Google ads that you see on websites are JavaScript code. Dynamic nature of the code produces ever changing targeted ads on WebPages. Read More »

HTTP vs. HTTPS

As we know https is more secured, why do websites use http anyway?

One reason is that https cost more. Another reason is it slows down the website since it encrypts and decrypts every communication a web user sends or receives.

You can place all websites in three categories
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What is HTTPS?

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer) is a secured communication protocol between web browser and web server. You can say it is secured HTTP (think of ‘S’ in HTTPS as secured) protocol. Read More »