Internet Explorer

When there is a security problem that become known, MS will then create a patch and send it out (and also restate your computer as necessary). They did this a couple of times last week; I'm guessing possibly because of the problem with IE.

Just out of curiosity, what did you hate Firefox? After using IE for years I switched to FF two or three years ago and, after getting used to it for a few days, become just as comfortable with it.

ETA: I was typing my reply as Derek was posting; we've basically say the same thing about MS automatically updating IE. It's the security flaws that haven't become pubic knowledge that you have to worry about.

Chrome

I've switched browsers to the new Google Chrome. It's fast and clean and a nice change from all the issues of IE. Give it a try and see how you like it.

http://www.google.com/chrome

How are you getting along with Chrome, DJ?

I've been using it for a few days but I've found that I cannot enter certain sites because they don't "recognize" Chrome. Mailed Chrome about it but it's like talking to a brick wall.

Right now I'm trying Opera. I've never liked IE and the last time I used it, about three days ago, it fouled up summat awful. And I'm on automatic updates!

I've seen reports lately that IE 7 is 'insecure' but I don't really know much about the reasons behind it. Anyhow, I only use it to check my hotmail, as it synchronizes with MSN messenger, which I more or less leave running all day.

I found Chrome wonderful, especially it's simple interface. Everything you need is there, and it works faster on my computer than the other browsers (this may be due to my net speed which is around 300 kbps- I know that most American DSL speeds are significantly greater). Chrome doesn't work with a couple sites, and I use Firefox for those. But- I mostly stick to Chrome.

IMO, Chrome is best, with Firefox close behind. I find IE annoying as it makes 'clicking' noises unnecessarily. However, considering the wide usage of IE, I doubt that it is as insecure as tech sites are putting out.

Darzian said:

IMO, Chrome is best, with Firefox close behind. I find IE annoying as it makes 'clicking' noises unnecessarily. However, considering the wide usage of IE, I doubt that it is as insecure as tech sites are putting out.

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Actually that's the exact reason why it's so insecure. Microsoft has be become the defacto target for virus and malware makers. Because they also have a history of not fixing problems but rather just hiding them in a different way with each fix, it becomes a game to find the newest flaw in IE.

For legit users this becomes a big problem. As a web designer I have to play let's see where MS hid the hack this time...because they don't fix standard problems they just change the character used to hack the system.

As MS looses market share other systems and software get targeted. Firefox is become a quick target as are Macs. You can't hid under the "we're more secure because we're niche" umbrella for very long.

That's why, if you connect to the internet, you should have a firewall running, an anti virus and a spy ware checker. Nothing is completely secure.

I wondered wby my computer was slowing to a standstill. Deleted Chrome and it speeded up.

Chrome does not have all the functions I'm used to seeing in a browser--and don't think you'll get an answer if you contact them with a question. Doesn't worry me now--it's off my computer.

I tried Firefox but I don't need all their bells and whistles. What am I? Five-years-old? I don't consider myself a techie but even I don't need to be led by the hand with all those pretty icons.

As for Opera--don't even mention it!

Carmy said:

I tried Firefox but I don't need all their bells and whistles. What am I? Five-years-old? I don't consider myself a techie but even I don't need to be led by the hand with all those pretty icons.

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Led by the hand with icons? I'm not sure what you mean by that...default FF has no more icons than Ie7.