Many computer users never think about what browser they use when accessing the internet and that is usually due to lack of knowledge that there ARE other browsers available. For most of us PC users, Internet Explorer (referred to as IE from this point forward) is the default web browser that comes pre-installed onto our desktops and laptops. I have one single use for IE... Can you guess what that is? Exactly, to download a better web browser!
While IE can get the job done for most things the average user wants to accomplish, it can never hurt to find something that works better. Personally I use Google Chrome. The features compliment the massive amount of web browsing that I do. For all of you secretive people out there, it also included what is called an "Incognito Window". If you choose to open and Incognito Window, there will be no search history, cookies, or any other traces left behind of any activity conducted under the Incognito Window. However, if you bookmark or download something those two activities will still be traceable, so keep that in mind. The ability to drag and drop tabs in and out of the Tab Bar is an amazing feature that is offered as well. It also has great security options built-in! These are some of the reasons I particularly choose Google Chrome.
There are other browsers that work great and include their own features and innovations such as Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Opera. Each have their own Pros and Cons. Don't be afraid to get out there and try out the options you have available to you, find the one you like and let us know why you prefer it over the others. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and reasoning behind them.
I will include the direct links to each of these browsers for those of you who would like to try any of them out.
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari for Windows
Opera (has Windows, Mac, & Linux Options)
Thank you all for taking the time from your days to learn these little bits of information. If you know anyone that can benefit from this information then send it to them to show how much you love them! :) More entry's are coming soon, so stay tuned and maybe you will find more that is relevant to you.
Jeremy DeWitt
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Yes. But you say Google Chrome, and using a different browser?
ReplyDeleteWhen I read the headline I think of something small like Opera, Maxthon, Safari(didn't know it was still for Windows), Avant, Rekonq, Netsurf, ect.
They have a Safari available for Windows, yes. What I'm saying is for the average user to experiment with several different ones, not only limited to the list I've provided. Find what fits their needs rather than taking what they're given. I personally use Google Chrome because for me the features outweigh all of the others significantly but, obviously others may like Firefox or any of the listed for another reason so I won't be biased when it comes to someone else's opinions, Chrome is simply my preference.
ReplyDeleteChrome's features? lol, I don't know of any.
DeleteYes, Chrome is awesome on Windows. But it isn't really an alternative browser. More people use Chrome than IE,
chrome has certain features....
DeleteI personally have been on Firefox and Opera for a long long time. When Chrome came along, I made the switch from Opera to Chrome. I found Chrome to be exceptionally brilliant on Windows, but it just wasn't up to levels on Linux. Although I appreciate the essence of Chrome, I made the switch back to Opera.
ReplyDeleteFor me, Opera has somehow been the browser of choice. Great extensions, great community and very nice built-in features that focuses more on your browsing.
Trying a different browser? - I would recommend Opera or Firefox.
I was a Firefox guy for a long time before Chrome came around also. I have recently had problems with it being slow in comparison and issues with Flash on it as well (which could be lack of my willingness to dig into the issue).
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