If you are someone who operates an online business, conductsresearch using the Internet, utilizes email, or simply reads aboutcurrent affairs online and you do any of this using the InternetExplorer browser from Microsoft — you are not only corrupting yourcomputer, but you are missing out on several major features.
Here are 10 Reasons Why You Should Be Using the Firefox Browserover Explorer:
1. Faster Browsing
Have you ever felt compelled to knock your monitor off your desk,due in large part to the time it takes to load the InternetExplorer browser? Firefox has a powerful cache system that storessites that you visit frequently, so that the next time you want tosee that site again, it loads faster in Firefox.
2. Plugin Support
One of the best features, especially for Internet marketers, is theplugin support for Firefox. You can download an install pluginsright from your browser and customize it to fit your needs. One ofthe best plugins for marketers is the SEO plugin for Firefox.
3. Security
This should be #1 overall, since security is a major concern online- but how good is security if you can’t browse fast enough to eventhink about it. Firefox will warn a user when a risk is evident andwill even stop you from visiting known hacker, spyware and virussites — so your computer stays healthier, longer.
4. Download Manager
Firefox allows you to control your download files in one pop upinterface. You can pause a download, remove a download, come backand download the file at a later time. And you you notified of thesize and location of the download when it is complete. SinceFirefox is half the size of the massive Internet Explorer, downloadtimes are cut in half.
5. Page Info
No matter what page you are viewing in Firefox, you can always”right-click’ anywhere and the Page Info box will open up, whichprovides the viewers general information, media that can be foundon the page, permissions and page security (in a tabbedformat).
6. Blocking Images
You’ve undoubtedly viewed a site in the past that was full ofpictures, advertisements or images that really distracted you fromobtaining the result you were looking for. In Firefox, you candisable all images by simply “right-clicking” on an image andselect the option to block all images on that page.
7. Open Source
Firefox is an open-source project by Mozilla. This is an advantagebecause literally thousands of independent programmers can work onbuilding Firefox and troubleshoot and repair any foreseen securityissues the browser may experience, before they even happen.
8. Password Manager
Firefox has a password manager built into the browser so that youmay easily store usernames, email addresses and passwords for yourfavorite sites. If you ever forget what your username or passwordis, Firefox allows you to easily access the information in theirsecurity tab. You can also delete one, or remove all passwords withone click of a button.
9. Restore Previous Session
Has your browser ever crashed at the wrong possible time and youhad to go back and try to redo what just got undone? Firefox comeswith the ‘Restore Session’ feature, so even if your browserabruptly shuts down, when you enable Firefox again, you will begiven a choice to restore previous session, or start a newsession.
10. It’s Not Microsoft!
How many times over the years have you heard, or heard of InternetExplorer warning of ’security threats’? And how many times did youhear about Firefox on the evening news during the same period?Exactly.
Hands down, I recommend everyone who is currently using theExplorer browser to switch to Mozillas Firefox browser. It’s safer,it’s faster and comes with many more usable features that don’tclutter our tool bars.
About the Author
Steven M. Lewis is an Internet Success Planner & OnlineBusiness Developer. Learn proven Internet marketing tips that willhelp you build and grow a profitable online business. For marketingtips you need to know, visit:http://www.stevensmarketingtips.com

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