Do you use Microsoft Internet Explorer? I do and I’ve used it for years mainly because it came with my Microsoft Windows. But, a few years ago, my friend Amrit suggested I start using Firefox. I was lazy to switch to it, but that was a mistake! Now Firefox is my main browser.
Why do I like Firefox?
Better Security
If you look around you find that better security is often the main reason users switch from Internet Explorer (Microsoft) to Firefox (Mozilla). And, why not? You want to be sure you are safe and secure online if you are conducting high security risk activities like online banking.
Firefox has fewer security holes and a tighter schedule of disclosing them. The enhanced security in Firefox is due to a multitude of factors the system’s inclusion of more source code reviewers and a better bug reporting system and exclusion of VBScript/ActiveX, often the source of vulnerabilities.
Firefox uses much less memory
Our computers at TripInsuranceStore.com have 2 GB of RAM so it’s not like we’re hurting for memry. But, as often happens to me, I have too many windows or tabs open at the same time (too much multi-tasking). Right now I have 12 Firefox windows open.
Browsing speed
Internet Explorer loads all the page elements before the page is displayed. This means if the page has a lot of images and elements in it, you’ll have a delay after you type the address in the address bar. Firefox shows the page elements and images immediately after they are loaded, and you will see first the header, then the menu. You don’t need to wait to see the header until the footer is loaded.
I’m sure Firefox enthusiasts can come up with many more things they like about Firefox over Internet Explorer, so you’ll need to forgive me if I didn’t mention what you like best.
If you want to try out Firefox, you can download it for free here.
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