What is your browser of choice?

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Which of the following browsers do you use?

  1. Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer

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  2. Firefox

    46.2%
  3. Chrome

    53.8%
  4. Opera

    7.7%
  5. Safari

    7.7%
  6. Midori

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  7. Other

    7.7%
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  1. Oakat

    Oakat

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    The title and poll kind of says it all.

    I've been a long time Firefox supporter, largely due to it being one of the first browsers to support add-ons. Despite being called a resource hog (few browsers haven't had that lobbied against them), I'm still loyal to it due to a lot of older apps that lack Chrome or Opera extensions. The major one for me is the lack of a Twitter add-on to replace Echofon. The app easily allows you to switch between multiple accounts and has elegant notifications while browsing the web (it reminds me of a chat app). Unfortunately, development on the PC version was abandoned in favour of chasing the iOS/Android market. While that means the app doesn't display "sponsored" Tweets, it also means it's falling behind feature-wise. Fans are maintaining the Firefox build, but suffice to say there isn't a version for othrr browsers.

    I also sporadically use Opera. It's fast, so it's mostly my go to for whenever Firefox is misbehaving
     
    Oakat, Jul 1, 2016
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    ProNine

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    It's funny, when I'm on Windows, I use chrome and chrome only for some odd reason. I like it because it's smooth and easy going, despite the mild memory hog. However, when I'm running Linux, then I tend to stick to IceWeasel, the FireFox alternative for Linux. I've just gotten used to using it as it's been installed for quite some time on my laptop.
     
    ProNine, Jul 4, 2016
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    SirJoe

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    I predominantly use Firefox but also use chrome. I find that Firefox has more add-ons then what chrome does and more often I find it easier to find what I need on Firefox then chrome. I don't really use IE or edge.
     
    SirJoe, Jul 4, 2016
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    vinaya

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    I have used safari,chrome, firefox, Opera, Maxthon, UC Browser, Explored, however, my favorite is Firefox. Years ago when I was using Explorer to sure the net, a friend recommended me firefox. I tried and I liked at once. Since then I have been using firefox regularly. It has been more than 9 years.
     
    vinaya, Jul 4, 2016
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    rz3300

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    Well right now I am a Chrome user, but it is kind of by default and before this I was always a Firefox user, and I have had little to no issues with it so I was a big fan. I am not sure why I made the switch, but they are basically the same thing so there is really no harm done. Back in the day I did use Opera and I liked it a lot, and it makes me wonder how their current browsers stack up, so I might have to go and see for myself.
     
    rz3300, Jul 4, 2016
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    rootle

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    I have to go with Chrome. I've been using it for years and it's almost out of habit. I'm perfectly satisfied with it so I don't think of changing really. Internet Explorer is definitely not going to be a favourite anytime soon. I haven't used Firefox in ages and I've never really used anything else so I'm open to the possibility that there are better browsers than Chrome.
     
    rootle, Jul 4, 2016
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    amonda

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    I use Chrome. When it was first introduced to me, I was surprised as to how smooth and efficiently it ran. I'm not a lover of Internet Explorer but Firefox is okay.
     
    amonda, Jul 5, 2016
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    Vash

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    It depends on which device I use.
    I use Firefox when I am on my PC. It has been this way for years.
    On occasion I use Opera. It was actually my browser of choice after quitting IE many years ago... but before I switched to Firefox due to it was not working with my university email system.

    When I am on my iPhone, I use Safai.
     
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    Corzhens

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    Our home desktop had the IE, of course. But when it started to act up with the blocking of pop up ads, we installed Firefox which is the default browser now. However, we also installed a second browser which is Chrome. Quite good except that Chrome has difficulty in accessing sites that are https. I wonder why the message by Chrome of those secured sites are "bogus sites" so they are blocking it. But with Firefox, there is no problem in accessing those secured sites. So our number 1 browser is Firefox.
     
    Corzhens, Jul 5, 2016
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    hades_leae

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    I must stick with chrome because I'm a web developer and I like the user interface a lot, plus many thing like keyboard shortcuts I love with chrome. It really makes development much easier. I do prefer fire fox for mobile design testing because it's interface looks very good for that matter, but there are many other things that I don't like about fire fox.

    With chrome, I love being able to flawlessly go threw 20 plus tabs that I have open in one browser window, and I do have that many open at times, I like how it works smoothly.
     
    hades_leae, Jul 7, 2016
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    cluckeyo

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    I love Chrome! When you sign into Chrome browser, it syncs up everything on all devices. Bookmarks, passwords, history... So no matter which device, if you are signed into Chrome with your gmail account you can view all your stuff from everywhere. It made setting up my new laptop a snap because I just downloaded Chrome, signed in and everything was there!! And they have great office apps with sync up also. Chrome is awesome!
     
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    obliviousme

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    I'm a Firefox user through and through. I've been using it for years and i just am not ready to part with it although it's been having issues more than usual lately and I'm really starting to think of other options. I heard Chrome is great but i don't really like it, it's just meh for me.
     
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    DecMikashimota

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    I use a browser that goes by the name Stainless. I have tried many others but this one fits me better than most. It has certain features that I like more than anything. Stainless browser has qualities that are best to use with my Google Docs apps.
     
    DecMikashimota, Jul 11, 2016
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    emmaruthnagano

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    Chrome is really common no matter what kind of laptop people have. It's just capable doing things without any long process and those kind of stuff. I've been using it and it's really compatible for. This is just my opinion.
     
    emmaruthnagano, Jul 11, 2016
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    acerme2

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    I prefer chrome because it loads faster and has simpler interface. I had both Firefox and Internet Explorer installed, thought, and I use them when the site I'm working for requires me to use one of them. These are rare occasions though. Internet Explorer is not that user-friendly and Firefox loads ever so slowly on my laptop.
     
    acerme2, Aug 12, 2016
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    IcyBC

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    I am using MacBook, so my main browser is Safari. I also have Chrome browser installed in case one site doesn't work well on Safari. Right now, Safari works well for most.
     
    IcyBC, Aug 15, 2016
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    sparkster

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    Up until about five months ago, I would always use either Firefox or Chrome. Both are good browsers, although I prefer Firefox over Chrome. However, recently I bought a brand new laptop with Windows 10 preinstalled and have been using the built-in Microsoft Edge ever since I bought it. I never really liked Internet Explorer and always had problems with it, it seems quite vulnerable, but I must say that I have been satisfied with Microsoft Edge so far.
     
    sparkster, Aug 15, 2016
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    Elektron

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    When it comes to browsers I personally think that Firefox and Chrome are definitely the best, however, I only use Firefox because it's kinda easier for me and it has a better definition, I do not really like Chrome because it opens way too many processes and takes over my RAM really quick and therefore, my PC gets slows down when I am browsing with Chrome, it also looks terrible on my screen, I do not really know why.
     
    Elektron, Aug 21, 2016
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    djordjem87

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    I'm so happy to see that zero at the Microsoft browser. For a short period of time when Windows 7 was my unfortunate choice and forced one as well, I used Chrome and I really like it. However, since I changed to Ubuntu Linux I use Firefox because it is better for this OS. I have Chrome also but I use it rarely. I have no idea why but the difference is big between these two in Linux.
     
    djordjem87, Aug 22, 2016
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