Alternative browsers to Google Chrome

Firefox:
       Pros:

  • More secure privacy mode and downloading.
  • More intuitive navigation.
  • Contains minimalist interface.
  • Offers lot of help and support on Firefox tutorial.
  • Ease of use.
  • More Customization.
  • Speed and more compatible.
  • Easy to have add-ons.
  • Free to download at no cost.

       Cons:

  • No thumbnail previews or mouse gestures however there are free plug-ins from Firefox Mozilla that address both these issues.
  • Resource heavy “uses a heavy portion of memory to run”.

 

 

Safari:
Pros:

  • Ease of Use.
  • Page-load times impressive.
  • Provides all of security features.
  • Cleans up unnecessary junk.
  • Great for Mac users and free to download.
  • Speed compatibility.
  • Extremely Fast to download for Mac users.
  • Add extensions from Safari Extensions.

       Cons:

  • Lack of customization options many competitors offer.
  • Support system may be missing some options for users in FAQ section.
  • Trouble with Google built-in search engine that can’t be change.
  • Difficulty deleting cookies on exit automatically.

 

 

Chrome:
Pros:

  • Fast browsing performance.
  • More control over your tabs.
  • More dynamic home page for common used search engines and bookmarks.
  • More speed and won’t slow down on your browsing through internet.
  • Built-in Flash and PDF Support.
  • Has sync capabilities that allow you to access your customized browser from any computer.
  • Makes searching so much simpler.
  • Ease of use.
  • Great security.
  • Free to download at no cost

Cons:

  • Lack of parental controls.
  • Minor site incompatibilities.
  • Graphics hardware acceleration doesn’t work with all graphics cards.

 

 

Internet Explorer:
Pros:

  • Free to download at no cost.
  • Offers every help option we looked for, including direct support via email and telephone.
  • Provides speed and functionality.
  • Easy to use.
  • Mostly used throughout the world.

      Cons:

  • Bugs come in IE (Internet Explorer) users at different times and fixing them is time consuming.
  • Microsoft is unaware of finding any bugs hidden within the browser to fix.
  • Installation on software such as Adobe Flash Player can be slow and has to be done manually sometimes when it comes to updates that need to be install.
  • Lack of security in ActiveX controls.
  • Lack of built in features to synchronize bookmarks.
  • Confusion between 32 and 64 bit versions for IE.
  • Lack of cross-platform experience (ie. used in Windows but not Mac).
  • Huge target for hackers and cyber-thieves.