Which browser to use?

**klauxa** · 08-24-2005, 10:23 AM

I'm sure this question has probably been asked a thousand times, but I couldn't find any threads related to this. I'm currently using IE, but would like an expert's opinion regarding which browser offers the most security. I understand that no browser will be 100% safe to use, but would like to explore other options. Thanks!

mdeko · 08-24-2005, 10:26 AM

there are many browsers,

www.getfirefox.co.uk

www.netscape.co.uk

opera,

as to which one is more secure i am not sure, however i personally use firefox and have had no problems.

firefox is most certanly more secure than IE

skate_punk_21 · 08-24-2005, 12:40 PM

it would be hard to say which is more "Secure," persay.
I prefer the term "less exploited" - And for that I also prefer firefox.
Tabbed browsing is the way of the future, IE7 will (i believe) also be a tabbed broswer it is very handy and There are just millions of useful plugins for FireFox!!!!!
You Should

**uripyores** · 08-24-2005, 12:54 PM

Got to agree with the FireFox advice. It is known to be a better choice security-wize. 80+ million users can't be wrong!

It might be a hint when you know the FBI used Firefox when they were rewriting the US national DNA database.

skate_punk_21 · 08-24-2005, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skate_punk_21

Tabbed browsing is the way of the future, IE7 will (i believe) also be a tabbed broswer

Correction - IE7 IS a tabbed browser, very sleek...

**klauxa** · 08-25-2005, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the advice.

Just curious, what is a tabbed browser?

skate_punk_21 · 08-25-2005, 01:24 PM

instead of wasting the CPU resources on multiple Internet Explorer windows, you have 1 window, with Tabs that show several windows. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Punk_21/SS.jpg
Screen Shot----------------^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Gluggen · 08-26-2005, 08:51 AM

I'm thinking of changing my browser too, as I'm currently using IE. Firefox seems like an interesting choice.
I only have one question. If I download and use Firefox, is there a way to get rid of IE from the computer? You know, get totally rid of it....

ebackhus · 08-26-2005, 09:28 AM

I use IE and I like it. I tried FireFox and didn't like it.

skate_punk_21 · 08-26-2005, 10:05 AM

You dont want to get rid of IE, Being as you use windows - critical updates about about as important as breathing!

you can however set FF as your default.

**uripyores** · 08-26-2005, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skate_punk_21

You dont want to get rid of IE, Being as you use windows - critical updates about about as important as breathing!

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I found this to enable you to do windows updates: Windiz for FireFox
I also learned from another thread here that you can do online virus scans at Trendmicro with FireFox at the european[uk]site. [thanks to Purple Sky]

Which all helps eh?

I still keep IE as advised above....some places on the net there's no choice....plus I paid for it.

skate_punk_21 · 08-26-2005, 02:13 PM

LOL I posted 2 threads here about windiz updates, but yes its best to keep it and just change defualt settings.

**Spatcher** · 08-26-2005, 07:29 PM

Hey I like that theme SkatePunk, (the windoze theme). I just use the Media Center 2005 Royale theme (as seen in the gallery, my updated pic)

Yes I say Firefox. Opera is *blechhhh* but still safer than IE. Maxthon and Avant are *I'm quoting DumberDrummer* "Shells of IE" (don't ask me how

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Gluggen · 08-27-2005, 08:22 AM

Ok, thanks guys. I downloaded and installed FF yesterday, and it's great.
However, I realised I have to use IE for some web-pages to work. Maybe I'm stupid, but how do I use IE when FF is set as default? When I click the IE-icon, FF starts.

08-24-2005, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
klauxa I helped the forums. Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22 OS: XP	Which browser to use? I'm sure this question has probably been asked a thousand times, but I couldn't find any threads related to this. I'm currently using IE, but would like an expert's opinion regarding which browser offers the most security. I understand that no browser will be 100% safe to use, but would like to explore other options. Thanks!

08-24-2005, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
skate_punk_21 1337 C0D3R Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,460 OS: Server 2K3/XP Pro/XP MCE/Win 98/Ubuntu Linux/BackTrack 2 My System	it would be hard to say which is more "Secure," persay. I prefer the term "less exploited" - And for that I also prefer firefox. Tabbed browsing is the way of the future, IE7 will (i believe) also be a tabbed broswer it is very handy and There are just millions of useful plugins for FireFox!!!!! You Should __________________ Have I Helped you? Please Consider a Donation to TechSupportForums Last edited by skate_punk_21; 08-24-2005 at 12:41 PM.

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uripyores Mush Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Durham UK Posts: 724 OS: XP Home/Pro [SP3]	Got to agree with the FireFox advice. It is known to be a better choice security-wize. 80+ million users can't be wrong! It might be a hint when you know the FBI used Firefox when they were rewriting the US national DNA database. Last edited by uripyores; 08-24-2005 at 01:17 PM.

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skate_punk_21 1337 C0D3R Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,460 OS: Server 2K3/XP Pro/XP MCE/Win 98/Ubuntu Linux/BackTrack 2 My System	instead of wasting the CPU resources on multiple Internet Explorer windows, you have 1 window, with Tabs that show several windows. http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Punk_21/SS.jpg Screen Shot----------------^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ __________________ Have I Helped you? Please Consider a Donation to TechSupportForums

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08-24-2005, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
mdeko Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 41 OS: xp	there are many browsers, www.getfirefox.co.uk www.netscape.co.uk opera, as to which one is more secure i am not sure, however i personally use firefox and have had no problems. firefox is most certanly more secure than IE

08-25-2005, 12:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
klauxa I helped the forums. Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 22 OS: XP	Thanks for the advice. Just curious, what is a tabbed browser?

08-26-2005, 08:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gluggen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP	I'm thinking of changing my browser too, as I'm currently using IE. Firefox seems like an interesting choice. I only have one question. If I download and use Firefox, is there a way to get rid of IE from the computer? You know, get totally rid of it....

08-26-2005, 10:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
skate_punk_21 1337 C0D3R Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,460 OS: Server 2K3/XP Pro/XP MCE/Win 98/Ubuntu Linux/BackTrack 2 My System	You dont want to get rid of IE, Being as you use windows - critical updates about about as important as breathing! you can however set FF as your default. __________________ Have I Helped you? Please Consider a Donation to TechSupportForums

08-26-2005, 02:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
skate_punk_21 1337 C0D3R Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,460 OS: Server 2K3/XP Pro/XP MCE/Win 98/Ubuntu Linux/BackTrack 2 My System	LOL I posted 2 threads here about windiz updates, but yes its best to keep it and just change defualt settings. __________________ Have I Helped you? Please Consider a Donation to TechSupportForums

08-26-2005, 07:29 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spatcher Henry Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,484 OS: Mac OSX	Hey I like that theme SkatePunk, (the windoze theme). I just use the Media Center 2005 Royale theme (as seen in the gallery, my updated pic) Yes I say Firefox. Opera is blechhhh but still safer than IE. Maxthon and Avant are I'm quoting DumberDrummer "Shells of IE" (don't ask me how ) __________________ JohnThePilot: Cenedl heb iaith, cenedl heb galon (a nation without a language is a nation without a heart) John Butler Trio: Go take a step outside, see what's shakin' in the real world - Good Excuse Paul Kelly: Just add a dollop of tomato sauce for sweetness and that extra tang - How to Make Gravy

08-27-2005, 08:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gluggen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3 OS: WinXP	Ok, thanks guys. I downloaded and installed FF yesterday, and it's great. However, I realised I have to use IE for some web-pages to work. Maybe I'm stupid, but how do I use IE when FF is set as default? When I click the IE-icon, FF starts.