Internet surfing has become more sophisticated and exciting in order to keep up with users’ surfing habits and new web technology.  For instance, web designers use a variety of tools to make websites appealing to the eye and fun to visit.  Websites are no longer static with fixed pictures and text; now they have scrolling text, flashing imagines, audio enhancements, and a host of other effects.

There are a variety of Internet browsers such as Internet Explorer (IE), FireFox, Netscape, and Opera to mention a few.  These new browsers offer a variety of options, the most exciting being tabbed browsing –a means to open one single window and have several websites loaded at the same time.  Other options include Pop-up blocker, Phishing filter, integrated instant messengers, emailing, and more.

 

A safety feature found on most of the recent browsers allows surfers to secure their PCs from what are commonly known as “internet intruders”.  This is a built-in feature that does not need to be turned on or off; it simply is there to keep viruses, Trojan horses, and other “undesirables” from invading your PC.

We do not believe that one browser is superior to the other and it is simply a matter of preference.  It is possible to download and install several browsers on your PC and use them at the same time.  We have all the browsers listed in this article on our PC’s at the office so that we can play with the new features and understand the differences and similarities amongst them.

We encourage you to try browsers like FireFox, Netscape, and Opera and even download the latest IE 7.0  You will have fun and enjoy bringing your Internet surfing skills into the New Year
– Yes! 2007.

If you have any questions about browsers, please feel free to contact our office for information on an upcoming workshop at the JCC on Internet browsers and how to surf the net safely.

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