Which Browser ?

[Washac]

I read that the Java applet plugin no longer supports Snow Leopard 10.6.8, and apparently leaves your machine vulnerable and can cause problems, even though many many Mac users still prefer to use Snow Leopard 10.6.8.

Which web browser do Mac users prefer to use these days ?

 

[Bending Pixels]

There's nothing wrong with Safari IMHO. I do have Java disabled (can't remember the last time I had a site that required Java).

 

[Washac]

408 views and only one person can say what browser they use.

Thanks everyone.

 

[spykthomas]

I use Chrome. Never had any problems.

Starting using it because if 1 tab crashes, it doesn't take the others down with it.

There are updates for it every couple of weeks, or so it seems.

 

[trustever]

For me firexfox all the way, I have been a long time user of mozilla's softwares and very pleased with it.
It is fast, reliable and upgraded regularly, truly reccomended.

 

[NHProductions]

It all comes down to personal preference to be honest. Download a bunch of browsers and test them e.g. Firefox, Chrome, Opera, ...

I prefer Firefox.

 

[takeshi74]

408 views and only one person can say what browser they use.

Thanks everyone.

It's a wheel that has been reinvented countless times before. If you want a list of what people use there are plenty of prior threads with responses in them.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mac...me.0.57j60l2.10121j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

We don't all use the same browser. Instead of just randomly polling it would be more helpful to you if you stated your requirements and preferences.

Better yet, try out the options and select the one that suits you best.

 

[Washac]

It's a wheel that has been reinvented countless times before. If you want a list of what people use there are plenty of prior threads with responses in them.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mac...me.0.57j60l2.10121j0&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

We don't all use the same browser. Instead of just randomly polling it would be more helpful to you if you stated your requirements and preferences.

Better yet, try out the options and select the one that suits you best.

OK, fair comments, think I will give Chrome a try

 

[fluxforge]

408 views and only one person can say what browser they use.

Thanks everyone.

I'm a hardcore Safari fan. Mostly because of the "Tap to Zoom" feature (and the nice animated back/forward gestures) and the Reader.

I tried Chrome and Firefox several times but the missing tap to zoom is a no go. (Yes, my eyes are not the best anymore.)

 

[oldhifi]

use Safari or you will get malware with others

 

[Mackilroy]

use Safari or you will get malware with others

Do you actually believe this?

 

[GGJstudios]

use Safari or you will get malware with others

Rubbish. First, it's rare for a Mac user to ever encounter malware, unless they're regularly installing pirated software or other such risky activities. Second, whether you encounter malware has nothing to do with which browser you use. Third, you can successfully avoid all OS X malware in the wild by practicing safe computing, as described below.

I read that the Java applet plugin no longer supports Snow Leopard 10.6.8, and apparently leaves your machine vulnerable and can cause problems, even though many many Mac users still prefer to use Snow Leopard 10.6.8.

Which web browser do Mac users prefer to use these days ?

You can still safely use Snow Leopard. Just disable Java in your browser of choice until you visit a trusted site that requires it.

Macs are not immune to malware, but no true viruses exist in the wild that can run on Mac OS X, and there never have been any since it was released over 10 years ago. The only malware in the wild that can affect Mac OS X is a handful of trojans, which can be easily avoided by practicing safe computing (see below).

3rd party antivirus apps are not necessary to keep a Mac malware-free, as long as a user practices safe computing, as described in the following link. Read the What security steps should I take? section of the Mac Virus/Malware FAQ for tips on practicing safe computing.

 

[oldhifi]

remember this post?

I only use Safari now, since I got this malware with Firefox:

B.C.Exploit.CVE_2013_0019[/QUOTE]

 

[GGJstudios]

I only use Safari now, since I got this virus with Firefox:

B.C.Exploit.CVE_2013_0019

You've posted this rubbish before. Why don't you take some time and read the responses to your posts? You might learn something.

I only use Safari now, since I got this virus with Firefox:

B.C.Exploit.CVE_2013_0019

That malware is not a virus and it only runs on Windows. It cannot affect your Mac in any way.

http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2013-0019

 

[oldhifi]

BE NICE here

 

[GGJstudios]

BE NICE here

If you want to be nice, stop posting misinformation that could mislead others.

 

[oldhifi]

..I said I picked that malware using Firefox, so I deleted it, started using Safari and no more malware here

 

[GGJstudios]

..I said I picked that malware using Firefox, so I deleted it, started using Safari and no more malware here

It wasn't OS X malware, so it has no effect on Mac users.
You could have encountered that file using any browser, including Safari.

 

[turtlez]

I use google chrome but only because adblock for safari has a memory leak and going back a page in safari reloads the page (annoying). If those two issues get fixed I will go back to Safari for sure

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It wasn't OS X malware, so it has no effect on Mac users.
You could have encountered that file using any browser, including Safari.

you forgot to post all the other thread links, we're counting on you because we are lazy!

 

[Hookemfins]

For the most part, Safari. I didn't install flash so if needed I use Chome. If while in Safari I come across a page using flash, I have an app called Eject to a flash that automatically opens Chrome.