Top 10 reasons to switch to Firefox

1. Tabbed Browsing
Tabbed browsing allows you to open dozens of web sites all at the same time in one window. It makes your web surfing much more convenient, it cuts down work time and it allows you to keep track of several pages. To use Tabbed Browsing, just hold down Ctrl while clicking on a link.

2. Secure
Firefox is more secure than Internet Explorer. Here is a list of the most important reasons:

• It is not integrated with Windows, which helps prevent viruses and hackers from causing damage if they somehow manage to compromise Firefox.
• There is no support for VBScript and ActiveX, two technologies which are the reasons for many IE security holes and crashes.
• No spyware/adware software can automatically install in Firefox just by visiting a web site.
• Firefox doesn't use Microsoft's Java VM , which has a history of more flaws than other Java VM s.
• You have complete control over cookies.
• Hackers prefer to attack Internet Explorer since it's more defualt Windows browser and because it's "Bill's Browser". :)

3. Blocks pop-ups
Firefox blocks annoying popup windows. Experience the web as it was supposed to be - peaceful, convenient, accessible. Firefox's popup blocker is one of the best out there. When you use IE, you'll occasionally get popups and that won't happen in Firefox.

4. Convenient
Better bookmarks and history, Both Bookmarks and History are available as convenient Side Bar panels for quick and easy access. Simply hit Ctrl+B for Bookmarks, and Ctrl+H for History. Links open with a click. You can search multiple search engines.

5. Intelligent and responsive
Firefox offers the best set of keyboard shortcuts about.

• Ctrl+T opens a new tab
• Ctrl+L quickly focuses the Location Bar.
• Ctrl+K the Google Bar.
• Ctrl+S does what it should do - save the current page.
• Ctrl+F easily access search box.
A full set of keyboard shortcuts is available here.

Firefox is intelligent. Firefox remembers what you've filled in web forms, to make searching for things again, or filling out things like your name and address a simple process. Firefox also features a handy Password Manager that automatically fills out user-name/password fields on sites that require you to log in. Search bar is really smart - just type a text and Firefox will start highlighting text on a web page as you type it (no need to click "search").

6. Live Bookmarks
Firefox's Live Bookmarks feature enables content on the Web to come to you, instead of the other way around. Firefox will let you know if a Web site has an RSS feed by placing a small orange square in the bottom right-hand corner or address bar of your browser. Simply clicking on that square subscribes you to that particular site's "feed", and you will be automatically updated within the Firefox browser whenever that site is updated with fresh content.

7. Download Manager
The built-in Download Manager is modern and user friendly. It shows all pending and completed downloads as a graphical list along with relevent text. A user has complete control over the active and inactive downloads. The user can cancel an active download, retry failed ones, remove the complete and failed ones, open completed downloads in system directory browser and also clean up the list if desired. Double-clicking the file can be used to launch it directly.

8. Themes
Themes are like new clothes for your Firefox. A theme can change only a few colors, or every piece of Firefox's appearance. It's another great way to personalize Firefox to your tastes. You can make your browser look like an IE or you can make it look Mac OS. Depending on your mood you can make it look cute, industrial, modern, sporty. It's your choice!

9. Extensions
Extensions are enhancements to the browsing experience in Firefox. They can be thought of as small programs (or add-ons) that add new functionality to Firefox. The great thing about extensions is that they allow Firefox to stay small and unbloated. Anyone who require more features can download the appropriate extension.
List of Firefox Extensions.

10. Innovative
Firefox is very innovative. Firefox is a open is developed by developed by the Mozilla Foundation and hundreds of volunteers. Unlike IE, Firefox gets lots of fresh features in every new version. Huge community and hundreds of developers are working to make it even better. Almost every day you'll find some new Firefox enhancements.

Try Firefox for a week before you give up on it. I can almost guarantee that you'll find it great.

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