Multiple choice general knowledge

Which Microsoft-based technology was built to link desktop applications to the World Wide Web?

  1. Active Channel

  2. Active Desktop

  3. ActiveX

  4. None
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C Correct answer
Explanation

ActiveX is Microsoft's technology for embedding interactive components and linking desktop applications to web content. It enabled web browsers to run small programs (controls) that could interact with the Windows operating system and desktop applications, though security concerns eventually led to its decline.

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