Chrome vs. Firefox – which browser is right for you?

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If you are already using one of these browsers, you probably have some good reasons for doing so. I am & I do. Different browsers have different strengths & I have been considering a switch, so the article linked below was very timely. See what you think.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/chrome-vs-firefox-in-2016-which-browser-is-right-for-you/

Not convinced? Earlier in the year, Make Use Of did a comparison which also included Microsoft’s Edge & Opera, so you might like to check that out.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/which-browser-is-best-edge-vs-chrome-vs-opera-vs-firefox/ / Chrome versus Firefox verses vs. 2016 browser browser head-to-head rarely change any minds preset opinion which browser you prefer why people might prefer one over the other reasons shed some light on features aspects considered before comparison reaffirms your current preference reservations bias Opera Microsoft Edge objective analysis full comparison all major browsers most informed decision possible why users love Firefox tabbed browsing Internet Explorer Firebird tweakable interface settings biggest draws Firefox is customize customise Web browsing experience customization customisation interface settings drag around address bars buttons rearrange hide Complete Themes fully change the browser’s appearance emulating Chrome Opera Maxthon settings about config page settings easily searchable its chrome flags page advanced searchable user friendly features benefit Firefox useful features that Chrome extensions emulated functionality clean refined features Tab Groups Reading Mode Tab Groups Mozilla absolutely nailed vision execution arrange tabs sets freely switch between staying organized organised fighting distractions built-in feature Firefox 45 split off extension install Reading Mode removes everything from the page advertisements sidebars images focus solely on post article you’re reading changes text and background color easier on your eyes light on resource usage Chrome nasty reputation resource hog eats up RAM spikes in CPU usage kills battery life on portable devices Firefox resource usage less greedy Firefox slower startup times Chrome constantly on in the background slower page loading speeds steal CPU cycles resource Firefox supports lazy tab loading start loading select them prevents computer bogging down open several tabs at once privacy open source Mozilla Foundation non-profit organization organisation collecting your personal data studying your Web browsing habits respects your privacy feel safe from prying eyes Chrome is all about data collection major browsers Firefox is the only one committed to a philosophy of open source software anyone can look at the code at any time less likely that there will be secret mischief going on well-made browser lots of useful extensions number one reason Chrome’s continued popularity quantity quality exclusive to Chrome Firefox lets you customize customise your interface however you want Google is spying on your every move amount of data being collected you should relinquish any expectations of privacy more end-to-end encryption syncing across devices Chrome processes run in a sandbox processes don’t have access to system-level files and information run malicious code /