To my mind, the two main web browsers that need to be considered are Microsoft Edge and Mozilla FireFox. If you purchase a new computer with the Windows 10 operating system, it is going to come standard with Microsoft Edge whereas FireFox needs to be downloaded through Mozilla. Both have their own strengths but one is a clear winner over the other.
I have worked with both web browsers and I find them pretty interchangeable. They both have a nice look and function without errors. They both receive regular security updates and run most major flash programs.
There are many different types of web browsers available, each just a little different from the other. These two are my major contenders because they are compatible with almost every program out there that needs access to a web browser. The other types of web browsers need to download special software which can often be cumbersome and time consuming.
From my two choices, FireFox is the clear winner. Edge is a Microsoft product and therefore connected directly to the operating system of your personal computer. If a hacking attempt would occur, access to the operating system would be easier through Edge since it is connected directly. FireFox is made by Mozilla making it a self contained program. It also comes with a free VPN service offered by Mozilla cementing its victory over Microsoft Edge.
What do you think of my choices? Would you choose the same web browsers that I did? Why or why not?
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