Internet users are increasing at a rapid rate and so are the enhancements in the internet browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet (IE) and Mozilla Firefox. These browsers have their own advantages and disadvantages depending on the user requirement. The Browser versions are updated on a regular basis and all of these are designed according to the web standards and they can handle the required speed easily. All these browsers are fast, have clean interfaces, bookmarking feature, any site compatibility, and the main differences are in support for HTML5 Web markup standard, hardware acceleration, and privacy tools (Muchmore 2012).
Firefox opens up a blank page, or home page on browser startup, Chrome opens up with the most recent visited webpages, and IE opens up with the URL mentioned in the Home page. There is wealth of important data stored in all these browsers, from bookmarks and add-ons to passwords, settings, various extensions and tools and all these browsers support these features (Woollastan 2011). Firefox and Chrome are supported in operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, UNIX and Android; however, IE is supported only in Windows.
Internet Privacy is a major concern and the companies that develop these browsers adhere to the privacy protection plans designed by the federal government. Google Chrome offers the fastest browsing experience, but IE and Firefox have narrowed its lead significantly, each offering new features that many users will find helpful and time-saving (Widder 2013). The frequent browser updates of Google chrome are also relatively easy to pass. Chrome also offers extensive web apps and local apps. According to a recent survey Chrome was the most widely used browser globally, and many users prefer Chrome because of its speed to load the web pages in seconds unlike Firefox and Internet Explorer. IE and Firefox continue to decline in popularity, holding roughly 31 and 21 percent respectively in global browser market share (Widder 2013).
References
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Widder, Brandon (2013). Battle of the best browsers: IE vs. Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Safari.
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Woollastan, Vicky. (2011, November 3). Backup your Browser, WebUser, 74, 36-37.
