1492 wrote:
Firefox has the most free extensions available for added usability than any other browser. It also keeps all its files within a single folder, so can easily be backed up, restored, transferred, or even encrypted for security purposes.
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You CAN'T get some very valuable addons with IE like AdBlockplus (stops those pesky "inline ads" (blue underlined words) that you mouse over and pop up. These inline ads dropping malware on my PC is what drove me to dump IE.
BetterPrivacy is a great way to control flash super cookies.
NoScript, COMPLETELY stops ALL Javascripts (this is not Java which is another program)from running unless YOU allow the script to run. YOU take control of your PC, not the website. NoScript can be a pain at times but it WILL prevent BAD Javascripts from dropping malware on your PC.
Just for fun, you can get Downloadhelper which allows you to copy most videos or even audio streams so you can watch or listen at a later time.
None of those addons are available for IE...
I won't surf using IE any more..