BrowserPimp

Because some browsers just got more bling than yours

Is your browser outdated, antiquated or otherwise behind the times? Just like anything else, browsers are constantly improving&mdash individually and overall. The following browsers support web standards and are all completely free. Get one!

Mozilla Firefox

An open source, cross-platform, and standards compliant project. Firefox is by far the most customizable browser in existence. It's also the second most popular browser, solidifying it as a very trusthworthy and reliable option. Recommended for almost everyone.

Standards compliance: 9.5/10

Ease of Use: 9/10

Security Concerns: Not really. AdBlock Plus recommended.

Platforms: Windows (2000/XP/Vista), Mac OS X, Linux and more!

Opera

The Opera browser shares many features with Firefox: free, cross-platform and standards compliant. It's not as extensible, focusing instead on speed and innovation. Recommended for those that want a few more bells and whistles without manually installing extensions.

Standards compliance: 9/10

Ease of Use: 9.5/10

Security Concerns: Nah. Really, it's pretty darned impressive.

Platforms: Windows (2000/XP/Vista), Mac OS X, Linux and more!

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7

IE7 is a vast improvement over its predecessor, adopting most standards and generally behaving quite well. It includes the modern features: tabbed browsing, pop-up blocker and quick search bar. Recommended for those who feel comfortable with the majority or those that just don't care.

Standards compliance: 8.5/10

Ease of Use: 8.5/10

Security Concerns: Not as ~~dispicable~~ bad as IE6, but be careful.

Platforms: Windows (2000/XP/Vista)

Apply Safari

Well, it's fourth for a reason. The latest version claims to be the "fastest browser on the planet." It doesn't do ~~anything~~ much that's technically wrong, but it's not quite as polished as the competition. Recommended for who really like pretty software, but it's not guaranteed to be smooth sailing.

Standards compliance: 7.5/10

Ease of Use: 7.5/10

Security Concerns: No. Ad-blocking not as robust as Firefox or Opera.

Platforms: Mac OS X, Windows (XP/Vista)

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