KwickClips Networks and the Internet · 39 sec · free
What is the difference between an add-on and a plug-in?
Short answer. An add-on adds a browser feature. A plug-in shows a special type of content in a page.
Why check an add-on's permissions?
One with too many permissions can read everything you type, even passwords.
Add-on vs plug-in
| Type | Job |
|---|---|
| Add-on | Adds feature |
| Plug-in | Shows content |
Remember
| Official store only |
A free add-on can read your passwords. Really? Yes. Add-ons add browser features. Plug-ins show special content. Both can hide malware. Stay safe. Install only from official stores.
This clip is from the full lesson: Web Browsers, Cookies, Add-ons and Plug-ins — 7 minutes, with the tables, the quick answers and the whole lesson in text.
Useful for: CBSE Class 10 Computer Applications (165), CBSE Class 10 Computer Applications (165), CBSE Class 12 Computer Science (083), CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices (065)
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