Firefox or Opera or Google Chrome?

[Appeapyheda]

I'm unsure about the safety of these browsers. Both are cool, but now they become more and more populars in hackers' attacs.
Opera is less popular than Firefox, but in Russia Firefox is more popular. I think there are much more attacs from Russian hackers, so if I choose Opera - hackers are ready to hack it?

May be somebody can advice another, less popular browser?
Thanks.

[Nazreen]

I haven't heard any news of any hacks on Firefox and Opera Appeapyheda. Can you share the link on the article with the rest of the BAF community?

You might also try using IE or even Google Chrome (http://www.businessadviceforum.com/showthread.php?t=1154).

[deepak_sharma]

Same here I also haven't heard about this hacking thing in browsers.. But for a choice i would recommend Firefox...

[scifi]

I think Firefox keeps on constantly making it's browser safe from hackers day by day!!!

But if u want some other less popular browser..try advance browser

[Fergal]

...But if u want some other less popular browser..try advance browser

What's the domain name for that browser Scifi?

[lemon_1800]

I've been using firefox for the last 3 years and so far I haven't met any hacking. It's safer than any other browser.

[blacknight]

Firefox or one of its derivatives (there are quite a few)

I only use Opera for testing.

I can't use Chrome, as they've only released it for Windows so far

[Swastik]

I use Firefox and Chrome, mostly.

Chrome is faster. I like Firefox because of all the toolbars, addons I've got there & it's secure as well.

[Fergal]

I use Firefox and Chrome, mostly.

Chrome is faster. I like Firefox because of all the toolbars, addons I've got there & it's secure as well.

Ditto for me. I normally use Chrome, but sometimes switch to FF when I want to use Google toolbar for convenient tools like Page Rank and back link checking.

[scifi]

What's the domain name for that browser Scifi?

www.advancedbrowser.com

Srry Fergal for this late reply...here is the link provided for the browser I have mentioned...
hope you will like it....

[Big_0n3]

I personally Prefer Firefox because it is more saffer and fast than Opera.

[Anorrilia]

Firefox or Google Chrome?

[Nazreen]

Welcome to the Business Advice Forum Anorrilia.

In the latest speed tests done by some review sites like CNET. Google Chrome comes up on top when it comes to speed as compared to IE, Firefox and Safari. See this news article (http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10030888-92.html).

In another news, Mozilla counters that it's Firefox v3.1 will be faster than the Chrome. The new version of Firefox is expected to be launched before the end of this year. See this news article (http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/software/0,39044164,62045836,00.htm).

[Fergal]

Welcome to Business Advice Forum Anorrilia.

Threads merged!

[Nazreen]

Among the features of browsers, I have to say that my top priority would be security. In saying that, I wouldn't try a browser that I haven't heard of before like the Advanced Browser. Right now, I'm only using Firefox for most of my browsing and surfing in the net and IE because some sites only work on IE.

I've only tried Chrome once and I have to admit that it's quite fast but it's still in Beta so it's probably not that secure.

[Webestrian]

I love firefox.Its highly customizable.Its like having your personal web browser.

[scifi]

Here are some nice links about google chrome ...I think these will give you more insight into the chrome functioning..!!!!
How to Add Google Chrome’s Search-Bar Capabilities to Firefox
http://blogs.bnet.com/businesstips/?p=1907&tag=content;col1

9 Ways to Make the Most of Google Chrome
http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2008/09/google-chrome-tips.html

[Fergal]

9 Ways to Make the Most of Google Chrome
http://googlesystem.blogspot.com/2008/09/google-chrome-tips.html

I get the message below when I go to that page;

This webpage is not available.

[Kay]

I make it a rule to never touch an updated browser version, never mind a new type of browser entirely, until at least a month after the initial issue unless it's a high security update. That way by the time I want to get it, most of the major bugs have been reported, fixed and incorporated into the most current version available for download.

I like FF for the tabs and add-ons but will use IE too when I'm building sites and testing the functionality of various components. Some can look great in FF and be a shambolic mess in IE so while I'd happily give up IE forever, I can't do what I do without it. I've got to keep in mind IE is still what the majority use and put personal dislikes aside.

Chrome I haven't tried yet but from what I've seen it looks very nice. I probably will at some point but just haven't had time to devote to something like that.

[Kay]

I get the message below when I go to that page;

Fergal, give it another go. I just tried it and it loaded fine so may be just a glitch. :)

[Fergal]

Thanks Kay, some useful tips there. I especially like;
Undo closing a tab: press Ctrl+Shift+T if you accidentally close a tag, this is a great way to find the page you were at.

[Nazreen]

For those who have broadband and are using Firefox, you might want to consider changing some of the settings to make your browsing so much faster. Some of the settings in Firefox are there to accommodate dial-up users so if we're using broadband and by changing these settings, we'll be speeding up Firefox tremendously.

See this blog - 9 Steps to Speed Up Broadband Firefox Browsing (http://blog.brainstormbrand.com/productivity/2007/04/9-steps-to-speed-upbroadband-firefox-browsing).

[Fergal]

Thanks Nazreen, I've implemented those 9 steps, even though I don't use FF that much anymore. Hopefully it will speed things up for the times I do use it.

[Nazreen]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the fallback strategy just in case you want to revert back to using dial-up connection in Firefox.

You just need to do the following:

Start Firefox in Safe Mode - If you're using Windows XP, click on Start >> All Programs >> Mozilla Firefox >> Mozilla Firefox (Safe Mode)
Tick on Reset all user preferences to Firefox Defaults
Click on the Button Make Changes and Restart

[Fergal]

Thanks Nazreen, the 9 steps you posted, appear to have speeded up my FF browsing so thanks for that. It's great to have the reversal process in case something goes wrong.