A good web browser is critical when it comes to popup blocking. After all, popups pop-up inside web browsers and display in a new window of that browser. So it is only natural that your web browser should be your first line of defense! this page will give you all the information that you need to choose the browser that is best for you.

What's the difference with browsers?

Not all web browsers are created equal. Some have quite a few extra features that you will enjoy, while others are still living in the past when it comes to internet technologies. The most widely used browser is Internet Explorer, but a lot of that has to do with the fact that it comes pre-installed on just about every computer. Firefox is becoming the main alternative to Internet Explorer and has revolutionized much of the way people surf the internet. There are a couple of other browsers that we will review, but their market share is rather small, and a lot of that is because they just aren't as good. See the review for web browsers below.

Firefox Check out our review of Mozilla's Firefox web browser. It is the fastest growing web browser and is gaining rapid support and popularity. See if it deserves the attention it is getting.

Internet Explorer IE 6: IE 7: Internet Explorer is the most widely used web browser with over 80% of internet users surfing the net with the Microsoft web browser. Find out if it deserves to be at the top.

Netscape Learn about the popup blocking abilities of the Netscape Navigator browser and its strength and weaknesses.

Opera & Safari Opera: Safari: Click here for a review of the primary Mac browser Safari, and the lesser known web browser Opera. Find out how they stack up with the other browsers in popup blocking.

Browser Recommendation

So which ones should you use? Well, a lot of people use Firefox just because it ISN'T Internet Explorer. But if you don't have Microsoft, Internet Explorer 7 is quite a good browser, especially if you already have it installed. So what is the verdict? Use Firefox that is backed up with an optional independant popup blocker, or IE7 with MSN or Google toolbar and optional independant popup blocker.

Switching out of comfort zone

Switching between IE and Firefox, and vice versa, is not that big of a transition. Most of the layout is familiar. The buttons and names of tools may be a little different, but it is fairly obvious what does what. but if you are comfortable with your web browser and don't want to switch, then don't. Just make sure that you have the most recent version and security patches installed.