Time for an update?
With the rapidly advancing speed of technological development it is always wise to have a system upgrade once in a while to ensure that you maintain an optimum, safe and enjoyable experience when surfing the web, be it for business or for pleasure.
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Web Browsers
Web browsers are your main gateway to the Internet and the companies responsible for producing them often undertake version updates, usually free of charge. Newer browser versions allow you to take advantage of increased user interaction, enhanced safety protocols and view rich media.
Windows Internet Explorer
It knocked Netscape off its perch and reduced the cost of accessing the Internet. It’s been around for a while and is still the clear favorite amongst most web users.
Mozilla Firefox
Firefox uses less of your computer's memory while it is running and it comes with a host of cool features as well as being customisable.
Apple Safari
Apple's Safari had its first beta release in January 2003; as of February 2009, it has a dominant share of Apple-based web browsing, which accounts for just over 8% of the entire browser market.
Google Chrome
The most recent major entrant to the browser market is Google's Chrome, first released in September 2008. As of February 2009, it has a 1.15% usage share
Animation and Interactivity Players
Below you will find web media players that allow you to view animated or interactive web content.
Flash Player
Adobe ® Flash ® Player is the world's most ubiquitous software platform, used by over 2 million professionals and reaching 99.0% of Internet-enabled desktops in mature markets, as well as a wide range of other devices.
Shockwave Player
Over 450 million Internet-enabled desktops have installed Adobe Shockwave Player. These people now have access to some of the best the Web has to offer - including dazzling 3D games and entertainment, interactive product demonstrations, and online learning applications.
Silverlight
Silverlight is a cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device plug-in for delivering media experiences and interactive applications for the Web.
Java
Java allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D, just to name a few.
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