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Which internet browser do you use and why?

(63 Posts)
Ariadne Thu 11-Apr-13 09:01:53

Hated Chrome! Just stick to IE, and all seems to be OK.

Sel Thu 11-Apr-13 09:00:22

glass AVG is a virus protection programme not a browser. Maybe you've got some conflict, that would slow things down. There's normally an option on any search engine for US or UK based content. I thought Chrome was terrible and dislike the way they tie it in with other programmes so you can often download and install it by accident.

j08 Thu 11-Apr-13 08:53:39

I use Firefox most of the time, falling back on Chrome when the Gransnet blocker kicks in. #ifdesperate

glassortwo Thu 11-Apr-13 08:48:04

ella very helpful, thank you grin

Ella46 Thu 11-Apr-13 08:42:48

I don't know why glass but I have seen quite a few complaints about Google Chrome don't ask me where grin

glassortwo Thu 11-Apr-13 08:38:23

I had Chrome and for some reason the icon is still there for it but when I open its AVG now and its so slow, and the search is terrible more American biased. Does anyone know why?

Sel Thu 11-Apr-13 08:34:21

I flirted with Firefox a few years back, seduced by the numerous add ons but it seemed to cause hanging problems so I went back to IE and then found Firefox is very difficult to get rid of..a bit like a disgruntled lover.

glammanana Thu 11-Apr-13 07:44:15

I changed from Internet Explorer to Firefox about 12mths ago and have not had any more trouble with screen freezing and like Ella DS2 said it was better for some reason.

Bags Thu 11-Apr-13 07:26:41

Had to use Opera to file a tax return once though cos HMRC wouldn't accept it from Safari. I complained, big time. So they made some changes smile

Bags Thu 11-Apr-13 07:24:55

Safari likewise.

absent Thu 11-Apr-13 07:08:51

Safari – because it was there. hmm

Ella46 Thu 11-Apr-13 07:03:49

I use Mozilla Firefox just because my son said it was better than Internet Explorer, and he knows more than I do!

kittylester Thu 11-Apr-13 06:56:20

Just that really! DH has a new laptop which came with Internet Explorer and I use either Google or AOL.