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Firefox vs Internet Explorer: What are the differences?
Firefox: Mozilla's Web Browser. A free and open source web browser developed by The Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. Firefox is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and more; Internet Explorer: A series of graphical web browsers included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems. It is a series of graphical web browsers included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, starting in 1995. It was first released as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year.
Firefox and Internet Explorer can be categorized as "Web Browser" tools.
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- Add-ons14
- Open source13
- Themes11
- Free11
- Screenshots10
- Privacy9
- Account sync8
- Faster7
- Customizable7
- Inspector7
- Simple6
- Smooth autoscroll4
- Independent4
- Easy3
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- Slower5
- Complicated3
- It is now silencing voices1
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What is Firefox?
A free and open source web browser developed by The Mozilla Foundation and its subsidiary, Mozilla Corporation. Firefox is available for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and more.
What is Internet Explorer?
It is a series of graphical web browsers included in the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, starting in 1995. It was first released as part of the add-on package Plus! for Windows 95 that year
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What are some alternatives to Firefox and Internet Explorer?
Google Chrome
Commonly known simply as Chrome. It was first released in 2008 for Microsoft Windows, and was later ported to Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android.
Chromium
A fully functional browser on its own and supplies the vast majority of code for the Google Chrome browser.
Brave
It is a fast, private and secure web browser for PC and mobile. It blocks ads and trackers. It prevents you from being tracked by sneaky advertisers, malware and pop-ups.
Safari
It is faster and more energy efficient than other browsers. Handy tools help you save, find, and share your favorite sites. Built-in privacy features help keep your browsing your business.
Microsoft Edge
It is a fast and secure browser designed for Windows 10. Microsoft Edge comes exclusively with Windows 10 and cannot be downloaded or installed separately. It has easy tools to preview, group, and save tabs. Quickly find, manage, and open tabs you set aside without leaving the page you’re on.