Speed Up/Clean Up Tools & Security......

[buksida]

You can uninstall IE but it is a pain in the ass and many websites (especially banking ones) will only work with it so it is ok just to leave it there and not use it.

I would not recommend a Google browser either, they don't have a very good reputation for personal privacy so it is likely that Chome users will be having all of their browsing habits dumped into Google's massive data collection servers.

[Spitfire]

As for browsers, imo the best two are Firefox and Opera as both are lightning fast and safe.

However, the add-ons available for Firefox just make it light-years ahead of the rest really.

As Mr B mentioned, just leave IE on the shelf in case some site will only work on that.

[margaretcarnes]

Yes I'm certainly finding Firefox much quicker than IE. It's even quicker - and easier - to access the Hotmail account. But there is no sign of IE anymore so I'd assumed Firefox had replaced it and not 'left it on the shelf' which in hindsight was a daft girly thing, because I hadn't actually uninstalled IE.
So if IE is still in there somewhere isn't it still a bit of a threat?

[PET]

What do you consider the best 3/5 add-ons with Firefox for the very basic user ?

[wpcoe]

With a fairly recent version of Opera (v.11, I think?) it now finally allows add-on extensions. I'm an avid Opera user and supporter, so was thrilled to have them available. The first one I installed was one to download YouTube videos. So, that's probably one I would also want on Firefox.

[buksida]

What do you consider the best 3/5 add-ons with Firefox for the very basic user ?

All depends what you do on the web, this thread is a little old but most are still available: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=10190

[cookmanchef]

I use a Mac, it does everything automatically with downloads.

[fft100]

I used to have FF, but with Windows 7 and IE9, i find it is quicker than FF so have got rid of FF.

I would agree about IE7 not being upto scratch, but IE8 was ok, and IE9 does get a lot of browser reviews thumbs up. Of course, you can only use IE9 with Windows 7.

[buksida]

If you do insist on still using IE (whatever version) make sure you download the Microsoft patches on the second Tuesday of every month or you may end up with a computer full of crap!

[Aussie_Al]

Hey hhfarang,

Dammed if I can find the IE add on button, that you spoke of......

Can you be more specific please ?....

So far for me everything works in FF, even my banking sites; BUT links to a marketing site I briefly use daily to earn points, does not.
I lie and say still living in Australia, at this site but almost to enough points for my next cheque

[TimandT]

Quick reply before HHfarang.

You need to download an IE Add On first. Go to Tools - add ons - and look for an IE add on. Download and the button should show then.

[Aussie_Al]

Thanks, got it now, and can ear my last few points for next cheque