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Ok is there a clear choice out there. I have been with IE forever, but recently having a rash of issues in my browser so I am thinking maybe time to try something new. Is there a clear substitute in either Chrome or Firefox? Don't need any long desciptions as I can do some homework, just a brief recommendations on what has proven well for folks here/ Thanks  Oh, by the way, security is my prime consideration, viruses and malware is just getting crazy out there. 
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Hi Dan
I like Firefox. I've been using it for years. I've found it incredibly reliable. You can always load it on your computer, try it out and, if you don't like it, uninstall it. It's freeware and so doesn't cost a penny.
As an added protection against webpages with lurking nasties, I use the Firefox add-on "No Script" which stops any automatic scripts loading on pages I navigate to. I then have the option of allowing the scripts to run or not. For regular webpages I visit - such as PG Music my bank, etc. - I permanently enable them to run scripts.
For what it's worth, I also use Thunderbird, the Mozilla email client with the Lightning calendar add-on. LIke Firefox, I've found Thunderbird very sturdy.
Hope this helps,
Noel
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I like Chrome because it seems to do a better job storing passwords. Plus the Speed Dial plugin where you can create a page of shortcut icons it a bonus fir me. But bottom line, that start page is nothing I couldn't create myself, and they all just take you to web pages.
I am using the new 1040XTRAEZ form this year. It has just 2 lines.
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I suggest Firefox also, but every browser has its caveats.
Chrome renders some things wrong; spacing etc Not a biggie, but annoying.
I've seen situations where IE won't work with certain software, and others where Firefox doesn't. Keep whatever you use up to date.
Firefox has issues with Backofficeplus ecommerce software .. IE doesn't like Presstopia or Vevo shopping cart, I guess none are perfect.
If you are into 'add-ons' Firefox is hard to beat. Firebug and Tilt 3D are great web development tools. No-Script is good for questionable sites.
IE's Developer tools are pretty cool too, being able to use IE 7,8, & 9 in one window.
When doing development I use Firefox, but I also have to test in IE since it is so popular. Chrome seems to always work, but like I said earlier, it has issues with exact rendering...
Make your sound your own!
.. I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
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Well, when it DOESN'T work on a specific web page, we know who's fault it is.....
I am using the new 1040XTRAEZ form this year. It has just 2 lines.
1. How much did you make in 2023?
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I moved to Chrome. My experience is it seems faster and loads quicker. Only thing i do not like if i click on a file link that it downloads automatically to my download folder instead of waiting for me to select. On IE it invokes freedownloadmanager for me.
Otherwise its Chrome, even on my iPad ....
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Yeah, I've got to go with Chrome as well. Faster and more stable than IE with a nice uncluttered welcome screen. Been using it since it became available and never had a problem.
CountryTrash - there's a setting where you can ask for a prompt for a download location.
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I use Firefox on one computer and Chrome on another. Both have their benefits and quirks, and both are better than MS Internet Explorer IMHO. Notes ♫ Brand new 2012.5 updates from Norton Music:- 2 new style disks for Band-in-a-Box
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Ok is there a clear choice out there. I have been with IE forever, but recently having a rash of issues in my browser so I am thinking maybe time to try something new. Is there a clear substitute in either Chrome or Firefox? Don't need any long desciptions as I can do some homework, just a brief recommendations on what has proven well for folks here/ Thanks Oh, by the way, security is my prime consideration, viruses and malware is just getting crazy out there.
Why not download and install all or several to your machine, and give them all a fair test drive over time, then decide on the one you like best?
You don't have to uninstall IE, for example, in order to install Firefox or Chrome or whatever.
Some of us like to be able to see our website publications as they might appear in the different browsers, so we keep all the web browsers installed, even though we may not use most of them for anything but that.
And all of them typically give you the option of importing bookmarks from the default browser upon install, as well.
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Don't forget about Opera!
I've been a long time Firefox user, but I've moving towards Chrome for some time. Then I hit a website that's heavy with ads, and miss the AdBlock plugin.
I had a bunch of stuff audio project files I needed to back up onto Google Drive the other day, and Chrome (unsurprisingly) has better support for GMail features like copying all the files in a directory.
But I'm not quite ready to make the leap.
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Can't for he life of me figure out why for so many this has to be an either/or situation...
Use what works best for the task at hand, I say.
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A lot has to do with your geek level. So many people don't know there ARE other browsers because MSIE comes with Windows. Half of my callers when I worked at the ISP didn't know what "browser" meant.
I am using the new 1040XTRAEZ form this year. It has just 2 lines.
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