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The application that allows you to connect and interact via the Internet is called an Internet browser. Every computer purchased at a standard retail store these days comes with an Internet browser. Windows-based machines come with Microsoft Edge preinstalled. Macs come with Safari, and Chromebooks come with Google Chrome. These browsers, in most cases, work just fine, but we also encourage you to look at which browsers work best for your organization. (Later in this chapter, we explain how to obtain a reliable Internet connection.)

For example, some learning management systems, such as Canvas, work better with Google Chrome, and you may need to install it as another option. It’s a good idea to have at least two browser options, just in case.

Unfortunately for Mac users, a few web-based tools — including those used in online courses — work only on Windows machines. This is becoming less and less of an issue and, hopefully, won’t affect your ability to register for an online course. However, be sure to check the institution’s software requirements before registering.