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- Pros And Cons Of Firefox Browser
What web browser do you use? Do you frequently have problems viewing websites or updating your own site? These issues can stem from using an outdated web browser.
Pros - comfortable, customizable interface, speed, good CPU and RAM management (at least for me). Cons - site compatibility (which site developers are at fault obviously, but still a problem, e.g Discord). Millions of Internet users have downloaded the Mozilla Foundation's Firefox browser and made it their vehicle of choice for surfing the Web, even when Internet Explorer is right at their fingertips. Firefox proponents claim that the browser offers an improved user experience and better security than IE. Pros: Fast browsing performance, frequently used, contains an iOS (iPhone, iPad) browser, built-in Flash and PDF support–for displaying sites and videos that use Adobe Flash, and a dynamic default home page with frequently visited sites–what you see when you open the browser. In this case, your 6.
There are four major web browsers that are most utilized: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Safari. Over the last few years, the popularity of the web browsers has shifted.
So which browser is best? Let's look at some pros and cons of each.
GOOGLE CHROME
Pros: Fast browsing performance, frequently used, contains an iOS (iPhone, iPad) browser, built-in Flash and PDF support–for displaying sites and videos that use Adobe Flash, and a dynamic default home page with frequently visited sites–what you see when you open the browser. In this case, your 6-8 most visited sites.
Cons: Lack of parental controls, minor site incompatibility, some graphics incompatibility.
INTERNET EXPLORER
Pros: Functionality, default browser for Windows operating system device, easy use, one of the most frequently used, offers Microsoft help support.
Cons: Many bug issues, lack of features to synchronize bookmarks, large security holes that are targets for hackers, older versions of Windows Operating System lose Microsoft support in April, 2014, requiring an OS upgrade to use current versions of this browser.
FIREFOX
Pros: Ease of use, minimalist interface, more compatible than other browsers, easy to have add-ons, more customization.
Cons: Uses more memory to run.
SAFARI
Pros: Faster page-load times, provides all security features, contains an iOS (iPhone, iPad) browser, extremely fast download and use (primarily for Mac users).
Cons: Lack of customization, built-in Google search engine issues, difficulty deleting cookies, some compatibility issues, lack of add-ons.
It's not that easy anymore to say one browser is better than the other. Google Chrome has recently grown in popularity and is known as one of the faster and more compatible browsers, but it's not hard to find those who swear by any of the other major browsers.
Which one you use for your business really depends on your purposes and the websites you visit frequently and your company's requirements. These four browsers are free to download, so it may be best to try a couple at a time to see what fits you and your business best. Once you have a browser you or your company are comfortable with, the most important takeaway is that you keep your browser as updated as possible.
Have you found certain browsers work better with specific tasks or purposes? If so, what are they?
Published on: July 15, 2013
Firefox Focus is a strange name for a browser, and the fact that it's developed by none other Mozilla is even weirder. After all, you have Firefox Quantum on almost every platform imaginable, right?
So what really is Firefox Focus? In short, it lets you stay anonymous and does a terrific job at thwarting site trackers, but better yet, it sticks to its name and really helps you stay 'focused.'
But does it have everything necessary to make you completely ditch Firefox for good? Well, you are about to find out!
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Firefox Focus is available on just Android and iOS, so if you are a desktop user, then you are outta luck. Mozilla may introduce the browser on PCs and Macs over time, but for now, it's either on mobile or nothing.
Firefox, on the other hand, is available on whatever device that you own, and it's Private mode comes pretty close to the anonymity features that Firefox Focus has on offer. So, it's not like you are missing out on anything when it comes to preserving your privacy.
To download Firefox Focus, simply head over to the Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iOS). Installing it has no effect on your existing Firefox installation, hence you can use both if you want to.
Firefox Focus (Android)Firefox Focus (iOS)Minuscule App Size
Archive utility rar. If you're really crunched for storage space or want to cut down on bandwidth, then the Firefox Focus download size should help you out. It stands at a measly 2.8MB, which is over ten times smaller than Firefox!
Even on a slow Internet connection, you can have Firefox Focus downloaded and ready to go in mere seconds. Also, the heavier iPad version of the browser weighs just 19MB, which is insane!
Focused User Interface
Pros And Cons Of Firefox Browser 2019
Now this is where the name ‘Firefox Focus' really starts to make sense. Just launch the browser, and you should find a barebones interface with just a URL bar on a purplish user interface.
No Pocket Recommendations, Top Sites, Highlights, or any of the other annoyances present in Firefox to distract you. If you want to stay focused for web browsing right from the get-go, then Firefox Focus is the best for the job.
Tabs vs No Tabs …
The ultra-focused user interface is just fine, but when it comes to opening new tabs, you are in for a pretty nasty surprise. In fact, you can only have a single tab loaded, which is frustrating.
But on the brighter side, Firefox Focus lets you really curb that incessant feeling to load multiple sites and helps you stay focused on what's at hand. Otherwise, it's better to stick with Firefox for the complete browsing experience.
Tip: On Android, you can still use additional tabs, but that's only possible when you come across any links present within web page.
Complete Tracking Protection
When Firefox Focus brands itself as being a dedicated web browser with complete tracking protection, it isn't lying. Just load up a website, and you should find all trackers completely blocked with zero advertisements and pop-ups to boot. Really amazing!
You can even see the number of blocked trackers with a simple glance at the URL bar, and you'd be amazed at some of the numbers!
On the other hand, Firefox also has its own tracking protection features, but you might still encounter annoying ads and the odd pop-up now and then. If you hate advertisements and prefer staying anonymous throughout your browsing session, use Firefox Focus.
Yeah, Private tabs in Firefox are okay, but on mobile you never know when you might use a normal tab to do some anonymous surfing accidentally. Doesn't happen with Firefox Focus, which is always private.
Faster Browsing Speeds
Compared to Firefox, Firefox Focus loads pretty fast due to its zero tolerance for tracking modules and advertisements. Even sluggish sites become more responsive due to the drastically reduced web elements within loaded pages.
And even better, you consume less bandwidth as well. If you are on a poor cellular connection while travelling, for example, expect Firefox Focus to still load your websites eventually.
Note: The lightweight nature of the app also means that Firefox Focus functions well on low-end smartphones and tablets. Also on Guiding TechHow to Block Cryptocurrency Mining on Firefox
Read MoreForget Bookmarking
If a lack of tabs didn't bother you, then this surely will. Firefox Focus doesn't support bookmarks, plain and simple. Mozilla, fire that guy who came up with the idea to forgo such basic functionality!
However, there's a workaround to force Firefox Focus to autofill your favorite sites, and that involves using the AutoComplete list to manually add site links. It's an arduous process, but worth it if you've got a few sites that you need to visit immediately.
Regardless, bookmark-heavy users should find Firefox Focus a nightmare to deal with.
Note: In case you were wondering, Firefox Focus doesn't have any option to sign into Firefox Sync.Supports Cookie Functionality
Firefox Focus is so aggressive when it comes to your privacy that it almost feels as if no site cookies are allowed, but thankfully, that's not the case. And that means you can make purchases or do whatever tasks that require cookie functionality in the first place.
However, cookies are automatically deleted once you exit Firefox Focus. That's a problem. And this makes Firefox the best suited for doing serious work, especially if you want sites to remember you on subsequent browsing sessions.
Doesn't Require Closing
Firefox Focus takes it's privacy measures seriously. Obviously, exiting the browser gets rid of your browsing history, but what if you don't force-quit your apps?
Instead, you can use the dedicated Erase button placed conveniently at the top of the screen to instantly clear out all cookies and browsing data. It's also a fast way to clear out everything onscreen so that you can immediately start focusing on another task. Pretty intuitive.
No Add-ons
On Android, Firefox has a huge library of useful add-ons that let you spice things up easily. Whether it's an ad-blocker or a password manager, you are bound to find something useful. Unsurprisingly, that's not the case with Firefox Focus, where no add-ons are supported.
But on iOS, there's no difference — Firefox doesn't support add-ons on Apple's platform in the first place, so you wouldn't miss anything with Firefox Focus in that department.
Limited Customization
Firefox has a jungle of options to wade through. Not the case with Firefox Focus, where you've got just a handful that involve swapping the default search engine to determining what types of trackers you want disabled.
If you are into serious customization, stick to Firefox. But if you hate the thought of messing things up by ruining default settings, Firefox Focus is the best since it already excels at what it does right outta the box.
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Cool Tip: There's also a neat option on the iOS version that lets you integrate Firefox Focus' anti-tracking and ad-blocking capabilities onto Safari. Awesome, right? Also on Guiding TechFirefox Quantum vs Google Chrome: Should You Make the Switch?
Read MoreSo, Is It Worth Switching?
Firefox Focus feels pretty barebones at times, and in no way does it warrant a complete switchover from Firefox, which also has its own Private tabs complete with bookmarking and multiple tab support — something that Firefox Focus severely lacks.
But if you do want to stay focused on just one task at a time, consider Firefox Focus as something extra that you can use should the occasion arise. And thanks to an extremely small download size and memory footprint, there's really no reason to not have it installed alongside Firefox.
Next up:Concerned about your browsing activity privacy? Check our in-depth comparison between Firefox Focus and DuckDuckGo.
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