[klauxa]

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]

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]

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]

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. :sayyes:

 

[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]

Thanks for the advice.

Just curious, what is a tabbed browser?

 

[skate_punk_21]

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/a162/Skate_Punk_21/SS.jpg
Screen Shot----------------^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

 

[Gluggen]

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]

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

 

[skate_punk_21]

You dont want to get rid of IE, Being as you use windows - critical updates about about as important as breathing! :4-thatsba

you can however set FF as your default.

 

[uripyores]

You dont want to get rid of IE, Being as you use windows - critical updates about about as important as breathing! :4-thatsbad

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? :grin:
I still keep IE as advised above....some places on the net there's no choice....plus I paid for it. :4-dontkno

 

[skate_punk_21]

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

 

[Spatcher]

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 :4-dontkno )

 

[Gluggen]

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.