If you’re looking for an Internet browser other than Internet Explorer you have options. Firefox is a popular browser but many people complain of and experience performance issues with it. Google’s “Chrome” browser touts security with it’s “surf in a sandbox” concept but there are privacy concerns with this browser as everything you do in the browser is transmitted to Google for analysis. Apple’s Safari browser has a very small footprint in the PC realm… a larger base on Mac since it is the embedded native browser. One of my current favorite browsers that you might find to be an attractive alternative is Opera’s latest browser 10.60. It’s free, and it’s fast! One thing about the browser to be aware of though is by default it wants to turn on Opera “Turbo” mode which optimizes the browser for slow connections… ie, 56k modem. If you have broadband service of 3MB or greater speed you will want to disable Turbo. Another browser I just started toying with is from Lunascape (lunascape.tv). Has a look that is something of a hybrid between Opera and Safari. What I like about it right up front is the ability to quickly change the rendering engine on the fly without having to dig down into preference and other settings. If you're feeling very adventurous and a serious computer junkie, look into the Konqueror browser as well.
I encourage to explore and experiment with other offerings until you find the one that feels right for you. In the meantime, enjoy the introductory video about Opera 10.60 and if you have questions or comments about any of the browsers mentioned (or browsers not mentioned), feel free to consult the Dr.
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