which browser?

jinky67

Since updating to the latest version of Firefox I have had problems with it freezing.
A scout on the Mozilla forum says other people have too, so my question is......

should I downgrade to an older version, or find a new one?

If so which one?

Esqui

This could end up as a huge browser argument.....

BUT...I use Opera and have for ages. It's got a lot going for it including built-in mail client and a nice interface. On the downside, there's a few websites which don't support it

OneADay

Got latest firefox - works fine - you might have incompatible add-ons (try disabling any addons you have) - easier still uninstall firefox, delete your program folder and profile data. Re-install and start with a fresh install.

take back up of bookmarks.

jinky67

OneADay wrote: »

Got latest firefox - works fine - you might have incompatible add-ons (try disabling any addons you have) - easier still uninstall firefox, delete your program folder and profile data. Re-install and start with a fresh install.

take back up of bookmarks.

i understood about half of that:rotfl:

have disabled add ons, for a start, I will see how I get on with that for a while:cool:

Blackpool_Saver

Have you tried Google Chrome?

alanjuk

OneADay wrote: »

take back up of bookmarks.

Use the add on xmarks to synchronise your bookmarks, and the FEBE add on is great for backing up all your add on's

nitr02007

My step-dad's computer freezes when he uses Firefox. I never found out why - just told him to stick to using IE.

I've tried Chrome - but had some problems with text selection i.e. double click to select a word would select to the end of the document - which annoyed me as I normally double click and drag to snap the selection to whole words.

jinky67

Blackpool_Saver wrote: »

Have you tried Google Chrome?

no, this is what i was looking for really advice on which was best till I sort out this problem

alanjuk wrote: »

Use the add on xmarks to synchronise your bookmarks, and the FEBE add on is great for backing up all your add on's

:o:o:o

Donnie

I second Opera.

As for compatibility.... once using Opera: F12 > Edit site preferences > Network... you can then choose the browser you wish to emulate.

wizk1

I second Google Chrome, very quick, and exceptionally fast JavaScript engine (makes feature-rich sites run more smoothly)

jinky67

wizk1 wrote: »

I second Google Chrome, very quick, and exceptionally fast JavaScript engine (makes feature-rich sites run more smoothly)

I do wish I understood all these things:o