Blog Posts About: web browsing

New Video: Private or Incognito Browsing

We've published a new video that explains Private or Incognito Browsing. 

Using a web browser in "private" or "incognito" mode can be a useful and responsible way to navigate the web. Unfortunately, these versions of web browsers are not easy to understand. This video explains why private or incognito browsing matters and how to use it effectively.

What it Teaches:

Modern web browsers come with two versions: the normal version and one that provides for “private” or “incognito” browsing. Using this feature can be helpful, and using it effectively requires an understanding of what it does and why. This video teaches:

  • What information web browsers save when you visit websites
  • Why this information is saved
  • What makes private or incognito browsers different
  • Why private browsing is not truly private
  • What makes provide browsing useful

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New Video: URLs and Web Addresses - Explained by Common Craft

Our library of Common Craft videos continues to grow. Today we published a new video (our 105th) that explains URLs and Web Addresses. We're more convinced than ever that short, animated videos have real power in helping learners feel confident about using technology and the internet.

New: URLs and Web Addresses - Explained

What it Teaches:

It’s easy to take URLs, or web addresses, for granted because they work behind the scenes in helping us jump around the web. By taking a closer look, we can learn about how websites work and what happens when we click. This video explains URLs and teaches: 

  • How URLs are connected to web servers
  • What each element in a URL can tell us
  • How to tell if a website is secure
  • How URLs can represent how files are organized on a server
  • How anchors work in navigating to a specific part of a page

Watch the Video 

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Recent Common Craft Videos

We now have 105 explainer videos in our library. Each video is designed to explain a subject so you don't have to. Common Craft videos can help save time in your classroom, course, training session or presentation. Here are the most recent additions:

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