Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is an open-source web browser that offers increased browsing speed and enhanced security. Its simple but elegant design is user-friendly.
- Faster browsing speeds
- Built-in security features for advanced privacy
- Sophisticated ad blocking
- Full complement of useful extensions
- Uses 30% less RAM than other browsers
- Feature-rich interface
- Multiple add-ons and extensions
- X the speed of previous versions
- Frequent updates for enhanced security
- No live support
- Some security features must be manually enabled
- Predictive search results can be hit or miss
Mozilla's Firefox browser has been a major player in web browsing for many years. The latest version of the software is named Quantum and it looks to address previous issues that limited Firefox's ability to challenge Google Chrome. The company has made a dedicated effort to preserve its superior speed and security while retaining simplicity and function. All of the standard features users have come to expect from Firefox are still present in the new version. Users can browse from private windows which do not retain a browsing history. The toolbars of the browser can be customized to accommodate those who need to do serious web research or those who simply want a more secure surfing session. The layout of the browser is very intuitive and incorporates multiple features that are user-friendly. One of the hallmarks of Mozilla Firefox is that the URL also functions as a search field. There is no need to open a separate window to reach a search engine. There is also a predictive text feature which will automatically complete search queries or web addresses based on the user's history. Text links and icons can be used for shortcuts to frequently visited websites or tools. A goal of the browser is to make everything accessible with a minimum of clicks. One of the browser's more useful inclusions is a find-on-page function. This allows the user to search a web page for specific words or phrases. The desired words are highlighted so that researchers can quickly access needed information by skimming the page. Add-ons and extensions have always been a plus when it comes to Mozilla Firefox. There is now a voice enabled add-on which is very useful when searching with a mobile device like a phone or tablet. There are also parental controls and password managers available which can be added on to the browser itself. Individuals will also love that a .PDF viewer has been built-in to the program. There is no longer a need to open .PDF files in a separate window or with another program.