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TOP TEN
WEB BROWSERS »
Top 10 best
web browsers rated by the LoveToKnow editors. |
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Top 10 List how we choose |
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Avant
This free web browser offers a lot of nice features
that users will appreciate, such as the ability to have online profile
storage. Avant will save most visited sites and store information that
can then be accessed from any computer anywhere. It is very similar to
Internet Explorer, but with fewer features. It states that it is the
fastest browser on the web, but reviews suggest otherwise. Before
deciding if you want to download Avant, you may want to visit the chat forums and talk with other users. |
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Deepnet Explorer
Deepnet Explorer claims to be the
world's first browser with an RSS news reader and phishing alarm. It
does offer the ability to browse with expandable tabs. It will block pop-ops in addition to the
anti-phishing features, but you'll still need virus and spyware
protection. The speed of Deepnet Explorer seems to be on of the features
that users appreciate most about this browser. |
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Flock
Flock advertises themselves as the "social web browser". If you enjoy
visiting social networking sites, then this may be a great option for
your next browser. Visit the community area of Flock to find out how others are utilizing the
features of this browser. Has many standard features of other browsers,
like tabbed browsing, spell checker and ability to share news, updates
and photos. Some people complain that Flock runs a bit sluggishly,
however. |
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Google Chrome
Compatible with Windows XP, Vista and
Windows 7, Google Chrome is a newer browser to land on the scene. It is
completely free, as are most of the popular browser options. One of the
biggest features they claim is fast start-up, loading and searches. You can use tab browsing, but
can re-arrange tabs to suit your tastes or even browse anonymously in
one window and by your username in another. |
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Maxthon
This browser may not be as well known as some of the
big names out there, but it comes out kicking with some really intuitive
features. In addition to your typical tabbed browsing, you'll also find
support for multiple languages. Want to change the look of your browser?
There are free skins available. You'll also gain pop-up blockers.
Maxthon also offers a special featured called anti-freezing to keep your browser window from freezing up. |
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
Even though they are no longer
the only kid on the block, Microsoft is still a big kid and their
explorer is arguably the most popular browser around. One of the most important features of the newer versions of Internet Explorer
includes accelerators which make for faster browsing. Another important
aspect of the newer versions is the ability to set parental controls and
to have different users with different permissions for the same web
browser. |
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Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla claims to have the "world's best web
browser", and they just might be right. Chock full of features, Firefox
has all the benefits of some of the pricier browsers and none of the
drawbacks. There are numerous plug-ins and add-ons to make Firefox do just about anything you want. One of the
most highly reviewed features of Firefox is the speed at which you can
browse and enhanced security from virus threats and pop-ups. |
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Opera
This browser offers web surfing capability for PCs and mobile devices. Opera also has quite a few add-ons to enhance your
browsing experience, add security and sometimes just to have more fun.
Opera has some unique elements, such as interactive voice, thumbnail
previews, quick find and skins that can be customized to match your
personality. However, be sure you like Opera before you get rid of your
old browser as some people find it to be buggy in regards to chat rooms
and online games. |
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Safari
Apple's take on web browsing. They also claim to be
the "world's fastest web browser". Reviews suggest Safari does offer
decent browsing speeds. Learn about some of the features in the new Safari that make it a good choice for some
users. For example, you can see thumbnails of your favorite sites and
click to them quickly and easily. You can also search through past
history to find a site you may have visited last week and wish to return
to. If you're a developer, you'll appreciate the available developer
add-ons. |
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Sea Monkey
The title of this browser may make you smile and
remember little packets of dried brine from childhood, but the browser
itself is nothing to laugh about. The project is what is known as an
"all-in-one Internet application suite". Some of the abilities of this
browser include quick start-up, resizable areas for web forms and
full-screen videos. Sea Monkey is working on some useful add-ons, such as NewsFox, ad blockers, add-on security features and
even a chat room client. |
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