You’re reading this article in a web browser. But what if you wanted to get online without using a browser at all? Is it even possible? And why would you even want to? Web browsers are incredibly popular, even appearing on Smart TVs. But did you know that you don’t need a browser to get online? While vital for browsing the web, browsers aren’t completely necessary. It really depends on what you plan to do online. After all, the internet existed before the World Wide Web. Many other tools and protocols are available let you get online without a browser....
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