Supported Web Browsers

The following is a list of the web browsers officially supported by Trident Technical College to access this website.  Use of other browsers may work, but we are unable to provide support for any other than those listed below.

Windows PC

Chrome Google Chrome (latest version only)
Firefox Mozilla Firefox (latest version only)
Edge Microsoft Edge (latest version only)

Mac, iPhones, and iPads

Chrome Google Chrome (latest version only)
Firefox Mozilla Firefox (latest version only)
Safari Apple Safari (latest version only)

Android Tablets/Phones

Chrome Google Chrome (latest version only)
Firefox Mozilla Firefox (latest version only)

Note: It is important to always keep up-to-date with the latest version of web browsers.  The vendors of these applications are continually providing security updates.  Not using the latest version of the browser can often leave you at greater risk for malware infection.

Quick Tips & FAQ's

Q:  How do I make the text on a webpage larger or smaller?

  • On a PC, press Ctrl and the plus (+) or minus (-) sign to make the font incrementally larger or smaller.
  • On a Mac, press Command and the plus (+) or minus (-) sign to make the font incrementally larger or smaller.

Q:  How can I quickly create a bookmark?

Want to bookmark a page in two easy steps?

  • On a PC, press Ctrl + D.  Then, choose where to save the bookmark.
  • On a Mac, press command + D.  Then, choose where to save the bookmark.

Web Browsers versus Search Engines

A web browser (like Chrome or Edge) is a software application that lets you browse the Web, by retrieving web pages and displaying them to you. A search engine (like Google or Bing) is a tool that helps you find websites you’re looking for using keywords or key phrases.

The two are often used together. When you want to use a search engine, you can open up a browser, for example, then do a search.

WEB BROWSER SEARCH ENGINE
Purpose Displays internet content on your device. Helps you find content you’re looking for on the internet.
Usage Enter a URL directly, click on hyperlinks, or search using a search engine. Type in what you’re looking for in a search bar and click on search results.
Installation Most devices (with internet capability) come with a web browser preinstalled, or you can easily install another web browser. Search engines do not need to be installed. They’re used within a web browser.
Examples Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Microsoft Edge. Google, Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Baidu.
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