Prefered browser, Chrome or Firefox. And why?

Orcvader · 20 May 2014 at 15:34

Firefox, I prefer the extra customisation options it offers and the way it renders webpages. There's something about how Chrome renders fonts which bugs me.

HeX · 20 May 2014 at 15:39

Solid FF fan until this latest version which has just ruined it. So at the moment I'm using Chrome, which for the most part is fine, but I hate the stupid way it does bookmarks, and I can't customise it as much to my liking.

Here's hoping the next version of FF is a bit better.

Swarfega · 20 May 2014 at 16:00

Chrome for sync and minimalistic reasons although I need to try FF out again with its revamped theme.

NeilF · 20 May 2014 at 16:13

HeX said:
Solid FF fan until this latest version which has just ruined it. So at the moment I'm using Chrome, which for the most part is fine, but I hate the stupid way it does bookmarks, and I can't customise it as much to my liking.

Here's hoping the next version of FF is a bit better.

What don't you like in the latest version?

Hyburnate · 20 May 2014 at 16:16

FireFox because I don't like my browser spying on me...

Raumarik · 20 May 2014 at 16:30

Chrome, syncs and no drama.

hughtrimble · 20 May 2014 at 16:35

Chrome, Firefox and Safari.

Each have the plus points, but I do find what Chrome does both useful and disconcerting.

Earth[Tera].bin · 20 May 2014 at 16:44

james.miller said:
Do you use non standard display scaling? Some apps don't play well with windows 8 scaling, have you tried turning it off? You can turn it off per-app in the compatibility tab (right click app > properties)

Hmm, never tried that to be honest. Scaling is set at 200%, most apps are fine. Interestingly, Chrome reports my resolution as 1920x1080 whilst other browsers get the native resolution correct.

I'll try turning the scaling off, see If it makes a difference to Chrome.

Earth[Tera].bin · 20 May 2014 at 16:57

Turned the scaling off, fonts are sharper even when I use page zoom at 200%.

.Only issue is It's pretty inconsistent, for example the fonts in the omnibox are minute. Still made some progress, cheers.

Overall I do feel Chrome feels nipper than IE, so If I can get It the way I want I'll probably use it full time.

james.miller · 20 May 2014 at 17:04

for chrome, try following these instructions

http://www.howtogeek.com/175664/how...ll-on-high-dpi-displays-and-fix-blurry-fonts/

pipson · 20 May 2014 at 19:49

Why does chrome not have private browsing? can come in handy when wifey trying to find out what you been up to lol

opethdisciple · 20 May 2014 at 19:54

pipson said:
Why does chrome not have private browsing? can come in handy when wifey trying to find out what you been up to lol

It does have private browsing. It's called incognito mode

Hyburnate · 20 May 2014 at 20:23

pipson said:
Why does chrome not have private browsing? can come in handy when wifey trying to find out what you been up to lol

Ctrl + Shift + T IIRC.

Nevakonaza · 20 May 2014 at 20:57

I'm using Chrome now,Was always Firefox for me but like mentioned its gone downhill..i think it has anyway.

Elevon · 20 May 2014 at 22:41

Nevakonaza said:
I'm using Chrome now,Was always Firefox for me but like mentioned its gone downhill..i think it has anyway.

I can never understand the "downhill" comment,it's still fast,plenty of customisation,rock stable(on all my PCs) ,sure you can argue about UI layout but even that can easily be changed with its awesome extensions/customisation abilities.

DeanT77 · 20 May 2014 at 22:48

Nevakonaza said:
I'm using Chrome now,Was always Firefox for me but like mentioned its gone downhill..i think it has anyway.

Same for me too, after moving to chrome it does show how slow Firefox has become.

mrk · 20 May 2014 at 22:56

Used them all, Firefox is still the best for absolute control and power.

BattFink · 20 May 2014 at 23:40

I personally use Firefox, feels quicker than Chrome.. On my work machine I find it quite handy that I can have a different proxy setup for Firefox than I do for Internet Explorer which allows me do some testing without affecting my day to day stuff

That being said there's not a lot wrong with Chrome I just prefer Firefox (also use FF on my phone)

Essexraptor · 21 May 2014 at 06:50

FF

add-ons
skins
and most of all ...........sync across all my desktops and laptops for bookmarks etc

basically if I bookmark something on my laptop during the day.. I can chase it up in the evening or weekend on any of my other devices/workstations

Sliver · 21 May 2014 at 06:56

NeilFawcett said:
I don't understand why anyone uses Internet Explorer when it seems so slow and bloated compared to Firefox and Chrome.

I use IE 99% of the time. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Once in a blue moon I'll switch to Chrome if there's a problem with a particular webpage I want to view.