By: Nathan Brown, Managed Services Lead/Advanced IT Technician
Web browsers are the gateway to the internet. You are likely familiar with the most popular browsers, but you may not know their differences. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of some of the more well-known web browsers.
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In my opinion, there is not really a clear winner for “best” browser when it comes to business or personal use. Personally, I swap between Chrome as my primary browser, and Edge as a secondary browser on my computers. When it comes to my iPhone, I actually prefer Firefox. When it comes to what’s “best”, I say it’s a personal preference based on how easy the user finds a browser to use and navigate.
Try out all browsers compatible with your operating system and see which one you prefer. My only caveat to that advice is to steer clear of Internet Explorer because it is effectively retired by Microsoft. And did I mention how much SLOWER it is compared to other browsers?
While I can’t tell you exactly which browser you should use, I will tell you that no matter the browser, be sure to install an ad blocker. This will minimize your risk of exposure to malicious pop-ups. It’s not full-proof, but it will make your life and your friendly IT people’s lives better.
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