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Browser Information

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Browsers - Introductory Info, Upgrade Links, & Tools

Browsers are used to surf the Internet and view the World Wide Web.

Although there are a number of Browsers available today, there are three commonly used Browsers namely - Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox and Netscape. 

Links to the products and upgrades are provided below.

Please use any of the short cut links below to jump to the section of interest or scroll down the page with the "scroll bar" at the side of your screen --->

 

Security, Anti-virus Software and Firewall

File attachments, file downloads can carry viruses, please ensure that the PC you use to access the Internet is sufficiently protected.

You can test your PC's security level and potential vulnerability on the web using Gibson's Research Corporation's "Shield's UP!" test utility.

Shields UP!

https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

To install top class protection, please refer to the following links and download any one of three of the most popular softwares for all Internet users - take your pick!

OnlinePCManager

McAfee PC Firewall
Stop Spyware http://www.zonealarm.com/

 

Browser Performance - Testing, testing, testing!

Free test facilities to help uncover any performance problems within your Browser and current Browser settings.

PC Pitstop

http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp

DSL Reports -Speed

http://www.dslreports.com/stest/0

DSL Reports -Bandwidth

http://www.dslreports.com/tweaks#howlarge

 

Browser Add-On Surfing Tools

Often recommended free add-on web surfing tools are available from:

http://www.alexa.com
http://www.ucmore.com

 

Zip Files and UnZip Files!

File attachments, file downloads are often zipped up. To view or run these files you will need zip software, but be aware of the security and virus issues - always use anti virus software and also firewall software. Please follow security suppliers advice at all times.

WinZip http://www.winzip.com/
PKZip http://www.pkware.com/

 

PDF Web Document Downloads & File Attachments

If you are experiencing problems with reading file attachments etc in PDF format with E-mails and web site document downloads try checking and updating your version of Adobe Acrobat Reader

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html

 

Plug-In Software - Flash and Shockwave Web Viewing Tools

If you experience problems reading sites with Flash software applications obtain a free copy or update direct from MacroMedia. We have provided the link below:

Featuring Flash http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/

 

Plug-In Software - Media Players

A growing number of sites are incorporating music, commentary, or video within their web presentations. Please find links below to the three most popular tools:

Featuring RealPlayer http://realguide.real.com/info/?page=begin
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/mediaplayer/en/download/Win32IE4x86.asp
Get Quicktime button http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

 

Plug-In Software - Tiff Files

If you experience problems reading TIFF files then this browser plug-in can display most of the common types of TIFF files. We have provided the link below:

http://www.alternatiff.com

 

 


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