Blog: Is Your Browser Slow, or is it You?

Statistics show that most folks simply choose to use the browser that came with their computer, and in most cases, that’s some version of MS Internet Explorer (IE.)  There’s nothing particularly wrong with IE, but you’ve absolutely got to keep it up to date.  Its a shame that I’ve run into so many people who refuse to keep their windows computers up to date.  If you fail to keep your computer up to date, you’re creating lots of problems for yourself.

Don’t worry, I’m not going to clog this post up with a detailed description of why you need to keep your Windows system up to date.  Just remember that an outdated system is less compatible with new applications, more vulnerable to viruses and malware,  and it can prevent your from accessing the newest version of IE.

The latest version of Internet Explorer, IE 8, is a pretty solid browser for causal internet surfing.  However, you should consider test driving some other browsers.  Firefox can load pages faster, and overall, Chrome seems to be the fastest.  Unless you’re a die hard geek, there is no shame in using IE….unless you’re using an outdated version!

If you’re accustomed to IE, Firefox feels basically the same.  Chrome is very different, and you might experience a short learning curve.