Most PC owners use Microsoft's browser Internet Explorer, but there are a few alternatives offering different interfaces, functions and experiences.

If you want to use a new browser on your office computer, you may have to contact IT support, but here are some possible alternative browsers for your home computer.

 

Firefox http://www.firefox.com My personal favourite, Firefox offers probably the best variety of "Add-ons". The portable version of Firefox can be easily installed (even on a flash drive).	Chrome http://www.google.com/chrome If your computer groans under the weight of the programs running, you may want to consider installing Chrome. Created by Google, this is a simple browser that runs fast and doesn't use many system resources.
Safari http://www.apple.com/safari/download/ Safari was developed for the Apple Mac, but will also be familiar to iPhone and iPad users. People wanting the Mac Safari experience on their PC can download the program here.	Opera http://www.opera.com/ Like Chrome, Opera runs fast and has its own unique add-ons. Many users enjoy surfing the web with Opera and it loads pages quickly and frees up their computer's memory for other programs.