6 impressive browser features you may not know yet

Did you know the browser can run web applications even without a network connection? Or play videos without Flash or 3D graphics slideshow?

1. Drag and drop to upload files

Currently, many websites allow you to upload (upload) files (files) just by dragging and dropping the file into the browser window. Whether you are trying to attach a file to Gmail or post a photo to the imgur.com photo sharing site, simply drag and drop the file to the web page.

2. Presentation of 3D graphics in the browser

Browsers like Chrome and Firefox have supported WebGL technology, allowing the site to display 3D graphics without the need for additional plugins (plug-in software). WebGL can be used for games and other 3D models, but the most popular website using WebGL is probably Google Maps. On Google Maps in Chrome, you can enable the ' WebGL ' feature for Google Maps to display maps with OpenGL technology, providing smoother animations.

When using Street View, you will also see animation when zooming in on the map. Street View is also built with OpenGL instead of Adobe Flash.

If Google Maps is not impressive enough, you may enjoy 3D games on Quake 3 browser.

3. Run the web application offline

Currently, browsers allow web applications to work offline (offline). Many of Google's offline web applications (like Gmail, Google Docs and Google Calendar) only work on Chrome browsers, but Amazon's Kindle Cloud Reader can be used offline in other browsers like Firefox. Kindle Cloud Reader allows you to download ebook for offline reading on the browser, even without an Internet connection.

4. Access the webcam and perform video conferencing

Websites have been able to access users' webcams, of course when they have permission. A website can use this feature to take photos from a webcam to make a avatar (profile) or record a video. In addition, the site can use WebRTC (Real Time Communication Web) to conduct videoconferencing between different browsers without the need for additional plugins.Hangouts feature in Google+ does not require a plugin.

5. Create a pop-up message (show a message in a small dialog box on the screen)

The browser has allowed the site to display notifications for users on the desktop. For example, Google Calendar can display pop-ups informing about upcoming events (in case you have set reminders). Chat sites and emails may display pop-ups when you have new messages.

6. Determine your location

Websites may require users to allow access to information about their location. If you are using a tablet or other device with a dedicated GPS chip, the browser will use GPS hardware to determine your location. On devices without a GPS chip, the browser may be based on the nearby Wi-Fi network name or your Internet service provider location.

7. Play the video without Flash

Flash has become so familiar that many people think that without it, we can't watch videos in the browser. However, those who hear of HTML5 video will know that the browser can play videos in MP4, WebM and Ogg Theora formats without installing Flash.

Many websites that offer videos, including YouTube, have allowed HTML5 video playback, but for copyright reasons, YouTube still uses Flash for promotional videos.

Because the look of HTML5 video and Flash video is not very different, you may not recognize a website that supports HTML 5 video, except the fact that HTML 5 video plays on unsupported mobile devices. Flash support and often work better.

HTML5 video on Vimeo.com website