At the moment, there is an embarrassment of riches where internet browsers are concerned. Are they all the same, or are there significant differences? Is there any point, for example, in having separate browsers for particular purposes?
This issue has come to the forefront recently because Microsoft has been forced by the EU to make us aware that there are browsers other than Internet Explorer. IE has suffered from the attention of hackers because it is everywhere present, because it is part of Windows, so some other browsers may be safer and less open to attack from hackers and viruses.
The main point is that we do have choices. Some recent reviews of the range of browsers have been helpful in pointing out some crucial differences. The current received wisdom seems to be:
1. Use Firefox for day-to-day Internet work on sites you know are safe, because it is a smaller target for malware attacks than is Internet Explorer.
2. Use Google's Chrome when surfing to sites you're unsure of, or when you want to feel extra safe. I use Chrome for internet banking, for example.
(By the way, when installing Chrome, just remember to uncheck the box that makes it your default browser.)
Have a go, see what you think. And perhaps get back to me with your comments.
What's your preferred browser? And why??
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