| Internet Explorer, despite being the most widely used | | | | computer, this may be the browser for you. The layout |
| web browser, isn't the only option out there. In fact, | | | | of the browser is a little different from what you may |
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| Up until the past year, the only web browser I used | | | | available at google.com/chrome. |
| was Internet Explorer. However, I was tired of the | | | | Safari - If you are reading this article on a Mac, you |
| constant updates, the script errors, the warnings over | | | | are probably using Safari as your primary web |
| and over again that another hacker had found a way | | | | browser. Safari was designed for the Macs and |
| to use the browser to possibly cause harm to my | | | | offers a simple, intuitive free browsing experience. The |
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| faster and possibly even safer. | | | | Opera - The least known web browser, made by |
| Here are four alternatives: | | | | Opera Software, is free and works on all operating |
| Firefox - This is a free, open-source alternative to | | | | systems. It is one of the fastest browsers now |
| Microsoft's Internet Explorer that is currently the | | | | available and has the added advantage of being |
| second most widely-used browser in the world. For | | | | optimized for use on mobile devices. It is also specially |
| me, it has become my primary web browser. Because | | | | designed for users who have visual or motor |
| it is open source, the Firefox programmers routinely fix | | | | impairments. Opera has also received very positive |
| security issues as well as develop many useful plug ins | | | | reviews and is winning industry awards for usability. |
| to enhance its operations. I do not recommend you | | | | Download available at |
| download and install every plug in, but there are now | | | | All five of these web browsers have strengths and |
| so many that have been written you will find a few | | | | weaknesses. You don't have to just settle for |
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| Google Chrome - This is Google's entry into the realm | | | | then be able to determine which of them you like, fit |
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| browser that is designed to run to "lean and mean." If | | | | to you. |
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