It took me a long time to switch to Firefox, but after I did I realized how much sooner I should have. If you're an Internet Explorer user, keep reading! Switching to Firefox is like taking a deep breath of fresh air. No more pop ups, no more spyware to clean out every week, no more viruses sneaking onto your computer just by looking at a website. The internet is yours again. If this is enough to convince you to switch, click the link to the right and click "Get Firefox with Google Toolbar" to ease your pain (if you can't see the links, go to the main page of my blog by clicking here). If you aren't convinced then keep on reading, because here are some reasons why I think everyone should use Firefox.
Security
Internet Explorer uses something called ActiveX controls, which allow hackers to exploit your computer and install spyware and viruses. Firefox doesn'et let that happen! Firefox keeps your computer safe from the internet and lets you browse with peace of mind. Ask yourself... do you really NEED all those spyware removal programs? Do you WANT to have to use them?
Extensions!
Extensions allow you to add things to your browser. Do you look at websites to see what the weather is going to be like? Why should you have to? Firefox allows you to check the weather with a quick glance! Sick of ad banners? Install an ad blocker! You don't have to see an advertisement ever again! Want to check your gmail account without logging in? It can do that too! Want to speed up your internet? Install the Fasterfox extension! Bored? Try the Stumble Upon website to find random sites that interest YOU! There are thousands of extensions and they are EASY to install! Just click a link and Firefox handles it for you, and they're all housed on Firefox's secure servers.
Pop Up Blocking
Internet Explorer has a pop up blocker, but it's nothing when compared to Firefox's. When I was using Internet Explorer, it might have blocked one in five advertisements from showing up. With Firefox, I haven't had to close a pop up for MONTHS. If a site requires that you have pop ups enabled, Firefox lets you know! Allowing that pop up is as simple as clicking a button.
Tabbed Browsing
Ever had 10 browser windows open? Ever thought to yourself just how much of a waste of space that is? Firefox can fix that. Firefox allows you to view multiple websites in the same browser window! Switching to another page is as easy as clicking a tab, and your task bar belongs to YOU again.
Download Manager
With IE, every download has its own window to keep track of. Have you ever asked yourself why? Why does everything needs its own window and why does Internet Explorer have to monopolize your task bar? With Firefox's download manager, everything is handled in one window. You can track all of your downloads at once and open them right from there when they're finished. Firefox allows you to be more productive and leave room for what really matters, your work!
It's Standard
Microsoft never follows standards, and they expect you to not care. Well, you SHOULD care! Ever seen websites that just don't work how they should? Ever seen websites that don't look right? That's because of how Internet Explorer "sees" the web. Firefox is W3C compliant, it shows the web how it was intended to be seen.
These are just SOME of the benefits of switching to Firefox. Just remember these three words - Safe. Fast. Easy. That's Firefox. Switch over by clicking "Get Firefox" on my list of links and start surfing the internet for the first time.
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Did you try IE7 before writing this????
No, I haven't tried IE7 or Firefox 2 yet. My experiences with IE6 and Microsoft products in general has been reason enough to stay away from their new attempt at a browser. In the end, it's just Microsoft copying their competitors and stealing ideas from Firefox and Apple.
I have been test driving FF 2.0 and I know it rocks. Not the biggest change over 1.5, but some nice touches. The only advantage that IE7 has (which I downloaded just to get updated if I needed it for some sites) is the one-click tab creator, and I downloaded an extension that takes care of that in a couple of minutes. I've used the Fox almost exclusively since 2005 and will not ever give it up. I also love Thunderbird and am staying away from Outlook Express, too.
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