Upgrading your web browser

Security benefits

Newer browsers incorporate new security features designed to keep you safe when you’re browsing online. These feature include anti-phishing protection to identify suspicious websites, domains highlighting and more. When it comes to security, there is only so much “patching” that can be done to improve the performance of older browsers, so getting a newer browser is essential for your continued online security in the same way that updating your Windows installation is important.

Performance benefits

The other, more aesthetic reason to upgrade your browser is to allow web pages to display as they were intended by their designers. While in the past, each browser had its own way of interpreting a website’s code, today, browsers are better at confirming to what are known as Web Standards. This makes it much easier for designers to produce web pages that will display the same to everyone, regardless of which browser they are using.
So, if you’re a home user who uses internet banking, or who buys things online, make sure you update to the latest version of your browser ASAP.

Where to get a newer browser

To get you updating, here’s a list of popular browser homepages where you can download and install the latest versions from:

• Mozilla Firefox 3
• Internet Explorer 7 – soon to be replaced by Internet Explorer 8
• Opera 9.6
• Safari

Remember, if you need a hand, give gizmo a call on 1300 275 449. Our gizmotechs can help you remotely or on-site.