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Google Chrome user looking to migrate to a different browser...

Callumcafc
Callumcafc Posts: 63,770
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Have been using Chrome for a few years but now I've run into a problem.

I'm not into all the technological workings, I just know that Google have now pulled support on certain plug-ins which is having a detrimental effect on Java and Silverlight among others. Some of my more popular websites (eg SkyGo) are no longer supported.

For that reason I'm looking for a new browser. What's the best alternative?

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  • Yanntheman
    Yanntheman Posts: 421
    firefox definitely, I did the same thing
  • Huskaris
    Huskaris Posts: 9,852
    Firefox
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,770
    Not worth considering Opera or Safari in 2015?
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    they are pushing internet explorer anyone know why
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,460
    Firefox
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,006
    nth london addick said:

    they are pushing internet explorer anyone know why

    I use it as default on my desktop but tend to move to Chrome when I listen to cafcplayer. Lots of people slag off IE but generally works for me.

    However I use safari on my laptop which is good.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,491
    edited April 2015
    Use IE myself mainly because I can't be bothered changing it. Though speaking of chrome I used to use it for mobile Android, until they strangely moved the refresh button to the menu.
  • cantersaddick
    cantersaddick Posts: 16,934
    Opera is supposed to be the best just not all that user friendly from what I've been told by my computer geek housemate! Chrome is the best balance but if your having troubles with that then Firefox probably!
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,355
    Firefox is my standard although it does screw up periodically and I re-install 2 to 3 times a year. I like Chrome because I am now working in the cloud and it is pretty good for this.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,848
    Another vote for Firefox.
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  • cafcnick1992
    cafcnick1992 Posts: 7,414
    stonemuse said:

    nth london addick said:

    they are pushing internet explorer anyone know why

    I use it as default on my desktop but tend to move to Chrome when I listen to cafcplayer. Lots of people slag off IE but generally works for me.

    However I use safari on my laptop which is good.
    You use safari on a windows machine? It hasn't been updated for years and is laughably vulnerable to viruses
  • Salad
    Salad Posts: 10,189
    soapy_jones said:

    Firefox is my standard although it does screw up periodically and I re-install 2 to 3 times a year. I like Chrome because I am now working in the cloud and it is pretty good for this.

    I have a Mac but have no idea what this means!

  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,006
    cafcnick1992 said:

    stonemuse said:

    nth london addick said:

    they are pushing internet explorer anyone know why

    I use it as default on my desktop but tend to move to Chrome when I listen to cafcplayer. Lots of people slag off IE but generally works for me.

    However I use safari on my laptop which is good.
    You use safari on a windows machine? It hasn't been updated for years and is laughably vulnerable to viruses
    Safari on my macbook
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Netscape for me. Runs my Lotus 1-2-3 program great.
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Callumcafc said:

    Have been using Chrome for a few years but now I've run into a problem.

    I'm not into all the technological workings, I just know that Google have now pulled support on certain plug-ins which is having a detrimental effect on Java and Silverlight among others. Some of my more popular websites (eg SkyGo) are no longer supported.

    For that reason I'm looking for a new browser. What's the best alternative?

    Out of interest Callum, Chrome doesnt appear to use Release numbers like IE, - i run SKygo without any problem, so i'm wondering if its a problem i'm going to encounter in the future , as i always use Chrome.
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    The_President said:

    Callumcafc said:

    Have been using Chrome for a few years but now I've run into a problem.

    I'm not into all the technological workings, I just know that Google have now pulled support on certain plug-ins which is having a detrimental effect on Java and Silverlight among others. Some of my more popular websites (eg SkyGo) are no longer supported.

    For that reason I'm looking for a new browser. What's the best alternative?

    Out of interest Callum, Chrome doesnt appear to use Release numbers like IE, - i run SKygo without any problem, so i'm wondering if its a problem i'm going to encounter in the future , as i always use Chrome.
    It just automatically updates doesn't it? Mine says it's application number 42.0.2311.108

    Anyway another vote for Firefox as an alternative. I've got it loaded and use it as an alternative whenever chrome is acting up. There also seem to be some https sites that don't like chrome.
  • Shrew
    Shrew Posts: 5,749
    I've never had any problems with Safari, it also doesn't try and foist a load of add ons at you.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,436
    Just do what people in the IT world do. Use Chrome for everything that works in it. For everything that doesn't, use Firefox. For everything that requires you to use IE... Use that.
  • SE10Addick
    SE10Addick Posts: 2,964
    Leroy Ambrose said:

    Just do what people in the IT world do. Use Chrome for everything that works in it. For everything that doesn't, use Firefox. For everything that requires you to use IE... Use that.

    Or find an alternative to what is trying to force you to use IE!!

  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,491
    What is wrong with IE out of interest? As I said I use it and it seems to do its job.
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  • tangoflash
    tangoflash Posts: 10,784
    Firefox for me........

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  • Covered End
    Covered End Posts: 52,008
    Talal said:

    What is wrong with IE out of interest? As I said I use it and it seems to do its job.

    It's much slower.
  • scidbox
    scidbox Posts: 535
    Use Firefox within TOR.
  • JiMMy 85
    JiMMy 85 Posts: 10,196
    Chrome for everything. Safari for Sky Go. Firefox has done some weird things to my computers in the past. I don't trust it anymore.

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