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4:43 pm August 13, 2012
| Jake@iHeartBudgets.net
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So, I work for a place that only supports IE, so I'm on it most of the day and do some reading during lunch, breaks, etc.. I've noticed a few blogs don't show up very well when using it, and I'm wondering if it's the browser, or if I should contact the blog and let them know about the issues…?
I've even had it so bad that a new blog post would show up in Firefox, but not in IE when visiting the landing page for a website! Bad stuff.
At home, I use firefox and haven't really run into these issues, but using wordpress seems EXTREMELY SLOW for some reason…
Anyway, I was wondering what YOUR preferred browser is and why? Are there advantages/disadvantages from a blogging perspective? Does one save you time over the other? Are there known bugs for reading and using wordpress/blogger sites?
Also I just love the cool dude smiley, so here you go:
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5:29 pm August 13, 2012
| Edward Antrobus
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I first switched to Firefox back when version 1 was released. My brother had been using it all the way back in the beta days when it went by a different name. When Chrome first came out, I jumped ship because it was faster. I still use Chrome for some tasks, but I've largely switched back to Firefox. Why? It's kind of a tough answer. I just like the way it feels better.
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6:58 pm August 13, 2012
| sooverthis
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I was a Firefox user for years, but it has gotten so bloated and slow that I can't stand using it. I do keep it around for testing the websites I design, but I get frustrated waiting for it to load. I finally switched to Chrome about 2 years ago – it was kind of a tough transition because it's so much cleaner and more minimal – I couldn't get used to it! (Kind of like what Edward said above about liking the way Firefox feels.) After a few weeks, I adjusted to Chrome and I can't see myself using anything else.
I won't even get started on the design headaches associated with IE, especially in its older versions. IE9 is a little better but not much. It's so infuriating to have ONE browser that refuses to cooperate.
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7:49 pm August 13, 2012
| 20s Finances
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Chrome – It's a lot faster and the other ones just seem a lot busier (even with all of my chrome addons).
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10:48 pm August 13, 2012
| Ryan @ Planwise
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Chrome FTW.
I personally am a google advocate through and through. Chrome is super smooth and fast and hasn't been around nearly as long as the other browsers.
I used firefox for years and year but wouldn't use anything else but Chrome.
I as well keep around firefox and safari for testing purposes.
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4:36 am August 14, 2012
| Jennifer Lynn
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Depending on device; Safari on Macbook, Opera on my tablet and Firefox as preferred desktop/all purpose browser. Won't touch Chrome (yet), although I know many extremely computer-savvy people who prefer it.
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6:56 am August 14, 2012
| Carvin @Rule Your Wallet
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I use all three depending on what I am doing, but if I had to pick just one, I would go with Chrome. It is simply faster and spell checks things for me.
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10:05 am August 14, 2012
| Jake@iHeartBudgets.net
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So, let's tally here:
Chrome: 4 votes
Firefox: 2 votes
IE: None
Good info everyone! Keep it coming. I may need to download Chrome when I get home :)
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10:15 am August 14, 2012
| seedebtrun
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Chrome 100% for both Michelle and I… (does that count as 2 votes?)
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10:28 am August 14, 2012
| Ryan @ Planwise
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Jake@iHeartBudgets.net said:
So, let's tally here:
Chrome: 4 votes
Firefox: 2 votes
IE: None
Good info everyone! Keep it coming. I may need to download Chrome when I get home :)
LOL….seriously
I don't know anyone who uses IE anymore. School computers still have it.
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10:46 am August 14, 2012
| Milk and Honey Money
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I'm also a huge fan of Chrome for it's speed. When it was first released, there were issues loading some sites. Now days, I don't run into any problems using Chrome 100% of the time.
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10:50 am August 14, 2012
| Jake@iHeartBudgets.net
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Wow, 2 more for Chrome. Totals:
Chrome: 6 votes
Firefox: 2 votes
IE: Dunce Cap
Unfortunately, I worked for the company the invented IE, so I don't have much of a choice…
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2:22 pm August 14, 2012
| TightFistedMiser
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I still use Firefox since I'm used to it. I occasionally use Chrome, but it doesn't have all my bookmarks and saved passwords so I usually go back to Firefox. Plus, Google already has enough influence on the internet. Clearing your cookies and temporary internet files can speed up Firefox.
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4:37 pm August 14, 2012
| First Million is the Hardest
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Chrome, its the fastest & cleanest IMO. I used Firefox for a long time but tried out Chrome when it first came out and never looked back.
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7:08 pm August 14, 2012
| Glen Craig
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I used to love Firefox but it became too slow as it ate up too many resources. I switched to Chrome and after a little bit of an adjustment I love it. When I use Firefox now it seems archaic.
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6:07 am August 15, 2012
| Khaleef @ KNS Financial
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I use Firefox at work and I do an 90/10 firefox/chrome split at home. I think Firefox has many more options and is easy to customize, but that usually comes at a price (performance and speed); so I use Chrome when I just need to check out a site quickly.
On my phone I use Firefox and Opera.
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6:33 am August 15, 2012
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I've been a firefox user for years now and most sites seem to display better in FF than in IE. I sometimes use Chrome, but it's a little quirky. Since I help my husband build websites, I try and make sure all three browsers display them similarly and Chrome and FF always play along nicely – not so much for clunky IE.
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8:23 am August 15, 2012
| Eric – PersonalProfitability.com
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CHROME CHROME CHROME CHROME CHROME CHROME!
That is six votes.
I was an avid Firefox user for years, but with all the hype around Chrome in 2008, I downloaded it to give it a shot. Was not a fan. Read about lots of improvements around 2010 and decided to give it another try. Here is how I decided to switch:
I installed Chrome and removed all of my FF shortcuts (kept the program) and replaced them with Chrome shortcuts. I set a calendar reminder for 2 weeks later. If I missed FF after two weeks, I would move back. If not, I was going to stay with Chrome. You can tell how that worked out.
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9:44 am August 15, 2012
| Nick
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I like chrome. It seems quicker and more stable than IE although a few work platforms only work on IE so I technically use both. I've never used firefox much, so I can't add much on FF. Not sure if this is very helpful to you but I figure I'd chime in.
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9:59 am August 15, 2012
| Jake@iHeartBudgets.net
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Thanks for all the feedback on this. I have not installed Chrome at home yet, but will once I know how to move all of our bookmarks/favorites over from firefox. Anyone know how to do that?
Also, updated tally:
Chrome: 10
Firefox: 5
IE: Kid who's always picked last for dodgeball…
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