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Which is the best internet browser to use?

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by psyduck6199, Jun 30, 2009.

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  1. psyduck6199 Newcomer, in training

    i have had a lot of problems with internet explore in the past but since i upgraded to ie8 it has become faster and i aslo use safari for windows. can u recommend any fast browsers? and if u know what is the fastest browser?
    psyduck6199, Jun 30, 2009
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  2. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Google Chrome is the fastest browser I have used, with Opera 9 coming a close second. Then comes Firefox naturally. IE8 is on par with FF though.

    Chrome is my preferred choice ATM. Opera 10 beta is also pretty fast, so I might switch to that once the final version is released.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Jun 30, 2009
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  3. InsaneVr6 Newcomer, in training

    For rendering HTML pages (all the websites you view), Opera does it the fastest. I used Opera 9.4 for quite awhile and am now using Opera 10 Beta (much faster).

    IE is one of the slowest, but it is extremely popular and always renders websites 'correctly' (you will notice that different browsers make some sites look different)

    My secondary browser is Firefox, because it works great compared to IE8 (iE7 was alot better than Firefox in my opinion).

    Chrome I am not a fan of nor Safari. However, I heard that Safari 4 is going to be pretty sweet, but I have yet to try it.

    This site compares all of the popular browser's in how they render every part of a website, some are outdated but it can't hurt to look.
    InsaneVr6, Jun 30, 2009
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  4. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    I'm a big fan of Opera. Ran 9.64 since it came out, and just recently switched to the beta of 10. The only complaint I have is the digg bar doesn't display the comments if you click, it blanks the page - but that is only a problem if you use that feature on digg.com.
    SNGX1275, Jun 30, 2009
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  5. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist

    Of the major players, I like chrome the best because it is light and generally fast, and can save the tabs I had open last session. I like chrome's coloring too.
    It is mostly an opinion, your not really going to notice the speed difference. Perhaps features and a pretty GUI are more important.
    hellokitty[hk], Jun 30, 2009
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  6. burner00 Newcomer, in training

    Try Orca browser. It truly is "the fastest web browser on Earth" just as advertised! ;)
    burner00, Jun 30, 2009
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  7. psyduck6199 Newcomer, in training

    yea i tried out google chrome and it is pretty fast. i'll try opera too.
    psyduck6199, Jun 30, 2009
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  8. tipstir TechSpot Ambassador

    Firefox 3.5 is quicker now.. I use that because I can use add-on features to help improve things.
    tipstir, Jul 1, 2009
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  9. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    Just download FF 3.5, we'll see how it goes, Chome is ok, i use it simultaneously with FF(dont ask why), seems slower though.
    LinkedKube, Jul 1, 2009
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  10. tipstir TechSpot Ambassador

    Did you tweak the pip connections in the network settings for FF 3.5. I think the default is way to high. 50 Needs to be set to 5.
    tipstir, Jul 3, 2009
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  11. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    Yea, just did that.
    LinkedKube, Jul 3, 2009
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  12. psyduck6199 Newcomer, in training

    i have no idea wat u guys r talkin abt
    psyduck6199, Jul 3, 2009
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  13. Char_X Newcomer, in training

    well, i like Firefox
    Char_X, Jul 6, 2009
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