The internet, or World Wide Web is an information resource that people around the world use to communicate, share facts and ideas and much more. An internet browser is the source of how to retrieve all of that information. Though most of the time web browsers are used to access the World Wide Web, they can also be used obtain information from private networks, file systems and web servers. Netscape Navigator was the worlds first popular browser. Coming out in 1994 it was quickly replaced by Microsoft’s version of Internet Explorer. Most of today’s society know what the internet is and how to use it. They can reach the internet with just a click of a button. But what button are they pushing? What kind of browsers are out there?
There are quite a few different browsers for the internet today. The two most common are the Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. These browsers are known and used world-wide and although they both are not the oldest browsers they are the most used and useful.
With extensive parental controls and private browsing, Internet Explorer is deemed one of the more secure browsers to use. By protecting against spyware and viruses, Internet Explorer helps better protect your personal information. Though it is not the most speedy browser, it is fast enough for the average internet surfer’s browser.
In 2010, Mozilla Firefox was deemed the number one browser over all. With an integrated search engine, tabbed browsing and over 6,000 different add-ons it has moved its way up to the top. Mozilla Firefox has an easy-to-use interface that is simple and uncluttered but has all the essentials. A tutorial, knowledge base and FAQ’s provide Mozilla Firefox with a lot of documentation.