2012 Review:Top 5 best Internet Browsers

An internet browser the   application that allows you to access online content such as text, videos, images and audio clips on websites. The browser locates and retrieves webpages of different websites. Example of most popular internet browsers include; Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer among others. They also interpret hyperlinks that allow you to travel to different webpages when clicked on. While internet browsers are primarily intended to access the internet, they can also be used to access private information on web servers or through file systems.

Before we get down to the top five list let us find out what we need to look for or simply the selection criteria.

Feature Set – A web browser should provide practical, convenient features that make surfing the web easy and fast. For instance, a browser should offer tabbed browsing, a customizable toolbar and an integrated search engine. For a more personalized web experience, the browser should also provide the ability to save bookmarks, set parental controls and create RSS feeds. Generally speaking, the more features an internet browser provides, the better.

Security – While online security measures have come a long way since the inception of the internet, the web is still rife with security risks, namely small-scale attacks to hack electronic data. Security features such as privacy settings, a pop-up blocker and antispyware enable safe internet surfing and help keep personal information such as passwords secure.

Speed & Compatibility – Web browsers should load quickly and be compatible with all major operating systems. We tested the speed of each browser in our lineup using the same Windows 7 system and a stopwatch, timing how quickly each one initially started up and was able to navigate between websites. A top internet browser will load and navigate between pages within just a few seconds.

Ease of Use – The best internet browsers are those that strike a seamless balance between features and ease of use. While features on a web browser are important, they become worthless if a browser’s interface hinders your ability to utilize them. Web browsers should boast an intuitive layout that fosters easy and convenient navigation.

Help & Support – Although some internet browsers are open source and therefore not supplemented with dedicated technical support, we still considered the quality of support options available. When it comes to internet browsers, available support can come in many forms, ranging from FAQs to tutorials, email support to a product manual.

According to Top Ten Reviews (TTR): a website which aggregates reviews for software, hardware, web services, music, movies and video games from other sites and publications, the list is as follows;

1. Google Chrome
2. Mozilla Firefox
3. Internet Explorer
4. Opera Mini
5. Safari

For a complete and detailed review visit TTR

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