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Discussion in 'Computers and Gaming' started by Mr.Q, Jan 27, 2009.

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  1. Mr.Q

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    i've been changing my web browser a lot recently (IE, MF, opera) and i can't really decide which one is better! what are your opinions on this bhoys and ghirls?

    bthw i knd of like opera a little bit more than the other wb!
     
  2. coz_1967

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    I've only ever used IE but I think some people get carried away with firefox. They say its much better but I've never noticed it the few times I've used it.

    They remind me of mac users.
     
  3. Sid_Vicious

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    I use firefox or google's chrome.
     
  4. atodd1985

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    To the standard user with a standard install you can get used to any of them and not notice a difference. MF and Opera are quite customisable and that's when you really start to see the difference. I'm A MF user and it's extensions really make browsing the web much less annoying. Adblocking in partictular. They all copy each others features though so if there's something original with one out of the three, chances are it will be incorporated in the other two by the next release.
     
  5. Dempsey

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    Have you done a scan for spyware recently?

    IE is a security risk, proven fact. Get Opera or Firefox, much more secure and customizable
     
  6. Cash 67

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    I love FF now too much to let it go, but I used to be like that with Opera, then we had a fall out over something trivial. Tried Chrome and Safari, they're both ugly and don't meet my needs by a long way. I have to use IE unfortunately for things like Channel 4 catchup because some things are only available on IE, otherwise I wouldn't touch it, it's pish.
     
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    Chrome is the *, neat, tidy and great to use, by far the best and most modern browser. I can't access my windows live hotmail e-mails through chrome but if its a choice between Hotmail or Chrome then Chrome wins hands down
     
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    Got Windows Live Messenger (aka MSN)? Their little program called Live Mail that comes with it outstrips the Hotmail page, plus you don't need a browser for it.

    For those who still use IE, ask most people on the net and they would implore you to get the * off it and use something else, be it FF, Opera, Chrome etc, ANYTHING but IE.

    Firefox w/ Adblock Plus & NoScript = Win.
     
  9. Cash 67

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    Spot on, nothing comes near that combination. :50:
     
  10. HunSkelper

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    I use FF but IE is still on my computer, should I uninstall it or will that just * it up?
     
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    You cannot uninstall Internet Explorer, its integrated into the operating system
     
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    Firefox FTW!
     
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    Stick with Firefox never really had any problems with it not as many as IE.
     
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  15. HOOPBHOY ' 67

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    Have recently changed from IE to FF , but still trying to get used to it

    although if truth be told i prefer IE , never tried any of the others though
     
  16. Dempsey

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    Give it time, maybe you should play around with the addons, some are very useful
     
  17. HOOPBHOY ' 67

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    cheers mate , i think it's maybe that i'm too used to working with IE

    Old Dog - new tricks an that
     
  18. Quiet Assassin

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    I used to love FF and still use it at work but prefer Google Chrome now, although there's no add ons as such I just love the layout.

    Problem is I can't get it to work with Vista which is a bit of a *!
     
  19. Dempsey

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    I know what you mean but this trick is worth the learning, browse the add on library, the most downloaded one. You'll see some stuff that will interest you and your attachment to IE fade away :50:

    IE should only be used for Windows Update as it needs ActiveX protocol to access your PC. ActiveX is the main cause of the vulnerability in this web browser. :56:
     
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    Tell's you a lot when it hits newspapers worldwide that theirs heavy security flaws especially with online banking.