Best Browser Alternatives For Internet Explorer
Even though Internet Explorer 8 is fresh out of the box, it is miles behind other browsers which makes it a poor choice for people who want to get the most out of their browsing experience. Security features have been updated since Internet Explorer 6, but features liked tabbed browsing and bookmarks are still very primitive when compared to the alternatives. Here are the top five browser alternatives to Internet Explorer.
1. Firefox – Firefox’s market share has constantly grown, and with good reason. It’s the largest browser to offer open source coding and a complete web of addons which allow users to tailor their browser to their needs. In fact, Mozilla listens to its addon community so well that many previous addons have been integrated into current versions of Firefox.
2. Google Chrome – Google Chrome is a great browser for people who want speed. It’s fast, simple, and reliable, though it doesn’t have the same customization options which Firefox has, though its been rumored that Google is working to allow extensions.
3. Flock – Flock is a browser which is great for people who are social. With integration into websites like Facebook and Twitter, if you find yourself spending most of your time online at either of these sites, then you’ll likely love Flock. It’s based on the same technology as Firefox, and many of the extensions are interchangeable.
4. Safari – Safari has finally been released for Windows users and why its initial release was full of bugs, Apple has worked to iron them out to provide a smooth browsing experience. While it’s sleek and shiny, it doesn’t offer many of the customization features Firefox does, which makes it just a step behind Firefox in terms of usability.
5. Opera – Opera has been playing catch up just as much as Internet Explorer has, as its the only browser on the list which used to use a pay model. Though it’s now free to use, Opera 10 recently saw release with several improvements to browsing speed and bookmarking tools, however its still the black sheep of browser alternatives.
