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#571 Unread post by Wrider »

I use Firefox and have for years. Google Chrome is a good browser, not spyware in any way shape or form.
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I use IE as my main browser, it works best for everything. Next I would say Chrome, then Firefox...

IE has the most security updates, has been around the longest and (according to TMW server stats) 80% of people use it vs just 14% Firefox.

See the main page of Total Motorcycle: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/ and you'll notice little differences with each browser.

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#573 Unread post by ofblong »

totalmotorcycle wrote:I use IE as my main browser, it works best for everything. Next I would say Chrome, then Firefox...

IE has the most security updates, has been around the longest
Good reason NOT to use IE. Why would I want a browser that requires constant security updates? Just seems logical that more security updates means a less secure browser and one I wouldnt want to use. I mean they couldnt get it right the first time why should I hope the update actually fix's anything.
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#574 Unread post by pchast »

I believe that IE requires the most security updates because Windose is so popular,
IE free with it, and therefore a target of hackers.

I think any 'off brand' browser, less popular, would be less of a target.
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pchast wrote:I believe that IE requires the most security updates because Windose is so popular,
IE free with it, and therefore a target of hackers.

I think any 'off brand' browser, less popular, would be less of a target.

not true in this instance.
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#576 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I don't have any problems with IE. Updates are automatic and so are the security updates on my anti virus/security program.
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ofblong wrote:
totalmotorcycle wrote:I use IE as my main browser, it works best for everything. Next I would say Chrome, then Firefox...

IE has the most security updates, has been around the longest
Good reason NOT to use IE. Why would I want a browser that requires constant security updates? Just seems logical that more security updates means a less secure browser and one I wouldnt want to use. I mean they couldnt get it right the first time why should I hope the update actually fix's anything.
Before I started Total Motorcycle, I had a long career as an IT manager and CIO (Which started in 1986 and went until 1999). I understand your concerns about IE, but IE is patched so often because it's the #1 brower (by a long shot) and is the most up to date... thus the constant patches to keep it fresh.

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#579 Unread post by blues2cruise »

Printer ink question.....

Do you think that refilled cartidges get the same results as new cartiridges?

Does it make a difference to the quality of the print if you buy original OEM or non OEM?

Would a reconditioned cartridge be ok to use?

I was on ebay looking for ink cartidges and the choices are almost limitless.
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#580 Unread post by blues2cruise »

I need help. I can't find the solution to this problem.

Last weekend I went online to get a kids game for my nephew to play. It was a one hour free trial. Along with it came unwanted cookies etc.

I have done the usual clear cookies, browsing history, security scan, disc clean etc.....I used the uninstall to remove what I could find, I searched for files etc and found some and deleted what it would allow me, but there is still something attached inside.

It is from Conduit.....when I click a new tab it goes to Visual Bee instead of google.

How do I get rid of that?
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