Wednesday, May 29, 2013
by Kim Komando http://tinyurl.com/pe62kn6
Wait, what's a Web browser anyway? I asked some folks on the street if they knew! Click here to see what they said! I also wrote a handy beginner's guide to browsers. You can check that out here.
If you've only used the default browser installed on your computer, you might not have the best browser for you. In fact, some online features are designed to work with specific browsers, so you could be missing out!
Plus, the latest versions of Internet Explorer aren't available for XP users. That means you're stuck with an old, slow browser with poor security. Not a good place to be!
There's no rule that says you can only use one Web browser! Why not try several? They're free and they work on Windows (including XP) and Mac.
Chrome - Google's Chrome consistently ranks as one of the fastest browsers around. It also has a clean, minimal interface that shows you more of the sites you visit.
One thing you'll notice when you first start using Chrome is that there's no search bar! In Chrome, the address bar is the search bar. Chrome also lets you use extensions, which are programs that modify and improve your browser.
Chrome also syncs with the Google ecosystem, so it can remember your Google searches and it works hand-in-hand with other Google sites. You can even sync your desktop bookmarks to your smartphone if you use the Google Chrome mobile browser.
Firefox - Mozilla's Firefox is another fast, clean great Web browser that's fast and secure and is known for being highly customizable. There are more than 100,000 add-ons to tailor-make your experience to fit your needs.
It was one of the first browsers to incorporate tabbed browsing. Because it's open-source, it's constantly being updated and improved by both developers and users alike.
Firefox also has a mobile version. This can sync bookmarks and even open tabs with your desktop version.
Safari - Safari is Apple's offering to the browser field, so if you have a serious case of Mac envy, this might be the browser for you. It's quick, stable and user friendly, just like most Apple products.
The real draw is its links with the Apple ecosystem. Safari can sync with iCloud to transfer your user experience across all your Apple gadgets. If you use Safari on your iPad or iPhone, you can sync your bookmarks with your computer.
Opera - Opera has been around for a very long time, but it's flown under the radar for the most part. It's not nearly as widely-used as any of the previous browsers, but not because it's no good!
Opera has a very good track record for security against malicious software. It also has good speed. But with Opera, you'll find plenty of great features like tab-stacking, mouse gestures and built-in ad blocking. It might be a bit different than what you're used to, but long-time Opera users swear by it!
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Wait, what's a Web browser anyway? I asked some folks on the street if they knew! Click here to see what they said! I also wrote a handy beginner's guide to browsers. You can check that out here.
If you've only used the default browser installed on your computer, you might not have the best browser for you. In fact, some online features are designed to work with specific browsers, so you could be missing out!
Plus, the latest versions of Internet Explorer aren't available for XP users. That means you're stuck with an old, slow browser with poor security. Not a good place to be!
There's no rule that says you can only use one Web browser! Why not try several? They're free and they work on Windows (including XP) and Mac.
Chrome - Google's Chrome consistently ranks as one of the fastest browsers around. It also has a clean, minimal interface that shows you more of the sites you visit.
One thing you'll notice when you first start using Chrome is that there's no search bar! In Chrome, the address bar is the search bar. Chrome also lets you use extensions, which are programs that modify and improve your browser.
Chrome also syncs with the Google ecosystem, so it can remember your Google searches and it works hand-in-hand with other Google sites. You can even sync your desktop bookmarks to your smartphone if you use the Google Chrome mobile browser.
Firefox - Mozilla's Firefox is another fast, clean great Web browser that's fast and secure and is known for being highly customizable. There are more than 100,000 add-ons to tailor-make your experience to fit your needs.
It was one of the first browsers to incorporate tabbed browsing. Because it's open-source, it's constantly being updated and improved by both developers and users alike.
Firefox also has a mobile version. This can sync bookmarks and even open tabs with your desktop version.
Safari - Safari is Apple's offering to the browser field, so if you have a serious case of Mac envy, this might be the browser for you. It's quick, stable and user friendly, just like most Apple products.
The real draw is its links with the Apple ecosystem. Safari can sync with iCloud to transfer your user experience across all your Apple gadgets. If you use Safari on your iPad or iPhone, you can sync your bookmarks with your computer.
Opera - Opera has been around for a very long time, but it's flown under the radar for the most part. It's not nearly as widely-used as any of the previous browsers, but not because it's no good!
Opera has a very good track record for security against malicious software. It also has good speed. But with Opera, you'll find plenty of great features like tab-stacking, mouse gestures and built-in ad blocking. It might be a bit different than what you're used to, but long-time Opera users swear by it!
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Wait, what's a Web browser anyway? I asked some folks on the street if they knew! Click here to see what they said! I also wrote a handy beginner's guide to browsers. You can check that out here.
If you've only used the default browser installed on your computer, you might not have the best browser for you. In fact, some online features are designed to work with specific browsers, so you could be missing out!
Plus, the latest versions of Internet Explorer aren't available for XP users. That means you're stuck with an old, slow browser with poor security. Not a good place to be!
There's no rule that says you can only use one Web browser! Why not try several? They're free and they work on Windows (including XP) and Mac.
Chrome - Google's Chrome consistently ranks as one of the fastest browsers around. It also has a clean, minimal interface that shows you more of the sites you visit.
One thing you'll notice when you first start using Chrome is that there's no search bar! In Chrome, the address bar is the search bar. Chrome also lets you use extensions, which are programs that modify and improve your browser.
Chrome also syncs with the Google ecosystem, so it can remember your Google searches and it works hand-in-hand with other Google sites. You can even sync your desktop bookmarks to your smartphone if you use the Google Chrome mobile browser.
Firefox - Mozilla's Firefox is another fast, clean great Web browser that's fast and secure and is known for being highly customizable. There are more than 100,000 add-ons to tailor-make your experience to fit your needs.
It was one of the first browsers to incorporate tabbed browsing. Because it's open-source, it's constantly being updated and improved by both developers and users alike.
Firefox also has a mobile version. This can sync bookmarks and even open tabs with your desktop version.
Safari - Safari is Apple's offering to the browser field, so if you have a serious case of Mac envy, this might be the browser for you. It's quick, stable and user friendly, just like most Apple products.
The real draw is its links with the Apple ecosystem. Safari can sync with iCloud to transfer your user experience across all your Apple gadgets. If you use Safari on your iPad or iPhone, you can sync your bookmarks with your computer.
Opera - Opera has been around for a very long time, but it's flown under the radar for the most part. It's not nearly as widely-used as any of the previous browsers, but not because it's no good!
Opera has a very good track record for security against malicious software. It also has good speed. But with Opera, you'll find plenty of great features like tab-stacking, mouse gestures and built-in ad blocking. It might be a bit different than what you're used to, but long-time Opera users swear by it!
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If you've only used the default browser installed on your computer, you might not have the best browser for you. In fact, some online features are designed to work with specific browsers, so you could be missing out!
Plus, the latest versions of Internet Explorer aren't available for XP users. That means you're stuck with an old, slow browser with poor security. Not a good place to be!
There's no rule that says you can only use one Web browser! Why not try several? They're free and they work on Windows (including XP) and Mac.
Chrome - Google's Chrome consistently ranks as one of the fastest browsers around. It also has a clean, minimal interface that shows you more of the sites you visit.
One thing you'll notice when you first start using Chrome is that there's no search bar! In Chrome, the address bar is the search bar. Chrome also lets you use extensions, which are programs that modify and improve your browser.
Chrome also syncs with the Google ecosystem, so it can remember your Google searches and it works hand-in-hand with other Google sites. You can even sync your desktop bookmarks to your smartphone if you use the Google Chrome mobile browser.
Firefox - Mozilla's Firefox is another fast, clean great Web browser that's fast and secure and is known for being highly customizable. There are more than 100,000 add-ons to tailor-make your experience to fit your needs.
It was one of the first browsers to incorporate tabbed browsing. Because it's open-source, it's constantly being updated and improved by both developers and users alike.
Firefox also has a mobile version. This can sync bookmarks and even open tabs with your desktop version.
Safari - Safari is Apple's offering to the browser field, so if you have a serious case of Mac envy, this might be the browser for you. It's quick, stable and user friendly, just like most Apple products.
The real draw is its links with the Apple ecosystem. Safari can sync with iCloud to transfer your user experience across all your Apple gadgets. If you use Safari on your iPad or iPhone, you can sync your bookmarks with your computer.
Opera - Opera has been around for a very long time, but it's flown under the radar for the most part. It's not nearly as widely-used as any of the previous browsers, but not because it's no good!
Opera has a very good track record for security against malicious software. It also has good speed. But with Opera, you'll find plenty of great features like tab-stacking, mouse gestures and built-in ad blocking. It might be a bit different than what you're used to, but long-time Opera users swear by it!
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Wait, what's a Web browser anyway? I asked some folks on the street if they knew! Click here to see what they said! I also wrote a handy beginner's guide to browsers. You can check that out here.
If you've only used the default browser installed on your computer, you might not have the best browser for you. In fact, some online features are designed to work with specific browsers, so you could be missing out!
Plus, the latest versions of Internet Explorer aren't available for XP users. That means you're stuck with an old, slow browser with poor security. Not a good place to be!
There's no rule that says you can only use one Web browser! Why not try several? They're free and they work on Windows (including XP) and Mac.
Chrome - Google's Chrome consistently ranks as one of the fastest browsers around. It also has a clean, minimal interface that shows you more of the sites you visit.
One thing you'll notice when you first start using Chrome is that there's no search bar! In Chrome, the address bar is the search bar. Chrome also lets you use extensions, which are programs that modify and improve your browser.
Chrome also syncs with the Google ecosystem, so it can remember your Google searches and it works hand-in-hand with other Google sites. You can even sync your desktop bookmarks to your smartphone if you use the Google Chrome mobile browser.
Firefox - Mozilla's Firefox is another fast, clean great Web browser that's fast and secure and is known for being highly customizable. There are more than 100,000 add-ons to tailor-make your experience to fit your needs.
It was one of the first browsers to incorporate tabbed browsing. Because it's open-source, it's constantly being updated and improved by both developers and users alike.
Firefox also has a mobile version. This can sync bookmarks and even open tabs with your desktop version.
Safari - Safari is Apple's offering to the browser field, so if you have a serious case of Mac envy, this might be the browser for you. It's quick, stable and user friendly, just like most Apple products.
The real draw is its links with the Apple ecosystem. Safari can sync with iCloud to transfer your user experience across all your Apple gadgets. If you use Safari on your iPad or iPhone, you can sync your bookmarks with your computer.
Opera - Opera has been around for a very long time, but it's flown under the radar for the most part. It's not nearly as widely-used as any of the previous browsers, but not because it's no good!
Opera has a very good track record for security against malicious software. It also has good speed. But with Opera, you'll find plenty of great features like tab-stacking, mouse gestures and built-in ad blocking. It might be a bit different than what you're used to, but long-time Opera users swear by it!
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- See more at: http://www.komando.com/toolbox.aspx?mode=print&id=14550#sthash.a7RSFaRU.dpuf
If you've only used the default browser installed on your computer, you might not have the best browser for you. In fact, some online features are designed to work with specific browsers, so you could be missing out!
Plus, the latest versions of Internet Explorer aren't available for XP users. That means you're stuck with an old, slow browser with poor security. Not a good place to be!
There's no rule that says you can only use one Web browser! Why not try several? They're free and they work on Windows (including XP) and Mac.
Chrome - Google's Chrome consistently ranks as one of the fastest browsers around. It also has a clean, minimal interface that shows you more of the sites you visit.
One thing you'll notice when you first start using Chrome is that there's no search bar! In Chrome, the address bar is the search bar. Chrome also lets you use extensions, which are programs that modify and improve your browser.
Chrome also syncs with the Google ecosystem, so it can remember your Google searches and it works hand-in-hand with other Google sites. You can even sync your desktop bookmarks to your smartphone if you use the Google Chrome mobile browser.
Firefox - Mozilla's Firefox is another fast, clean great Web browser that's fast and secure and is known for being highly customizable. There are more than 100,000 add-ons to tailor-make your experience to fit your needs.
It was one of the first browsers to incorporate tabbed browsing. Because it's open-source, it's constantly being updated and improved by both developers and users alike.
Firefox also has a mobile version. This can sync bookmarks and even open tabs with your desktop version.
Safari - Safari is Apple's offering to the browser field, so if you have a serious case of Mac envy, this might be the browser for you. It's quick, stable and user friendly, just like most Apple products.
The real draw is its links with the Apple ecosystem. Safari can sync with iCloud to transfer your user experience across all your Apple gadgets. If you use Safari on your iPad or iPhone, you can sync your bookmarks with your computer.
Opera - Opera has been around for a very long time, but it's flown under the radar for the most part. It's not nearly as widely-used as any of the previous browsers, but not because it's no good!
Opera has a very good track record for security against malicious software. It also has good speed. But with Opera, you'll find plenty of great features like tab-stacking, mouse gestures and built-in ad blocking. It might be a bit different than what you're used to, but long-time Opera users swear by it!
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