Web Browsing Habits

[Msterbeau]

Curious about what browser software others are using, what add-ons, extensions, toolbars, etc.

Also, what are your habits? Lots of windows or tabs open? A zillion tool bars? Small screen limitations? Security measures? Etc. etc...

I use Firefox 3, with only a few extensions. My mostest favorite is Foxmarks, a bookmark sync tool. On every computer I use regularly, I have it installed and my bookmarks are the same everywhere. I use the All-in-one sidebar which gives me History, Bookmarks, Downloads, etc in one collapsible sidebar. Another is AdBlock Plus, and on my home system I have a webdev toolbar. I've had other stuff like Yoono installed in the past but sometimes I turn them off so they aren't using up resources. On PC's I run NoScript. I generally try to minimize the visiblity and number of toolbars and other clutter even though I'm usually on a big monitor (Home = 24" and work =30") because I like to have maximum amount of screen for the browser window. I also despise visual clutter. Most of the time I've got 4-5 tabs open with a couple dedicated to webmail (Away from home only) while the others I use to either surf or get info for something I'm working on in another tab. Since I'm on a Mac, spyware and a number of other exploits are not worries for me. I DO keep a careful eye on spam and possible phishing exploits as well as other malicious sites that might use my info for nafarious purposes. I use an email account for signing onto sites that I think are likely to sell my email address or otherwise not respect my privacy and info.

I think that's a good start for me...

[Enishi]

My routine:

1. Wake up. Move my laptop onto my bed. "Ok, I just wanna check a couple sites, I'll only be on for thirty minutes or so..."

2. Find a neat website. "Oh, this is fascinating, I'll spend just a bit more time on this one..."

3. Six hours later. Multiple pages and toolbars open. Finally manage to tear self away from the internet, taking a shower and eating breakfast in the middle of the afternoon. Feel extremely sheepish.

[Msterbeau]

My routine:

1. Wake up. Move my laptop onto my bed. "Ok, I just wanna check a couple sites, I'll only be on for thirty minutes or so..."

2. Find a neat website. "Oh, this is fascinating, I'll spend just a bit more time on this one..."

3. Six hours later. Multiple pages and toolbars open. Finally manage to tear self away from the internet, taking a shower and eating breakfast in the middle of the afternoon. Feel extremely sheepish.

I've never done that before...

[Msterbeau]

I should also mention that I use the "Nightlaunch" theme for Firefox.

And damn... I need to go look through add-ons. I did a cursory glance and noticed some stuff I might like to run. Damn their are too many of them!!!

[Simon Bar Sinister]

IE or Firefox.

[SaGa]

Curious about what browser software others are using, what add-ons, extensions, toolbars, etc.

Also, what are your habits? Lots of windows or tabs open? A zillion tool bars? Small screen limitations? Security measures? Etc. etc...

I use Firefox 3, with only a few extensions. My mostest favorite is Foxmarks, a bookmark sync tool. On every computer I use regularly, I have it installed and my bookmarks are the same everywhere. I use the All-in-one sidebar which gives me History, Bookmarks, Downloads, etc in one collapsible sidebar. Another is AdBlock Plus, and on my home system I have a webdev toolbar. I've had other stuff like Yoono installed in the past but sometimes I turn them off so they aren't using up resources. On PC's I run NoScript. I generally try to minimize the visiblity and number of toolbars and other clutter even though I'm usually on a big monitor (Home = 24" and work =30") because I like to have maximum amount of screen for the browser window. I also despise visual clutter. Most of the time I've got 4-5 tabs open with a couple dedicated to webmail (Away from home only) while the others I use to either surf or get info for something I'm working on in another tab. Since I'm on a Mac, spyware and a number of other exploits are not worries for me. I DO keep a careful eye on spam and possible phishing exploits as well as other malicious sites that might use my info for nafarious purposes. I use an email account for signing onto sites that I think are likely to sell my email address or otherwise not respect my privacy and info.

I think that's a good start for me...

a 30" thats a we to big. i whould end up focusing to much to read each line 22' seems to be the perfect size for the distence from the monitor. dont get me wrong id love a 30' for playing games or watching tv. but anything else whould be bothersome.

[Msterbeau]

a 30" thats a we to big. i whould end up focusing to much to read each line 22' seems to be the perfect size for the distence from the monitor. dont get me wrong id love a 30' for playing games or watching tv. but anything else whould be bothersome.

Plus my laptop screen is open too. LOL!! I like one big one versus two smaller ones. I can have multiple windows open and not worry to much about overlap. I do design... It's nice to not have to zoom too much all the time to see detail - It's already a decent size.

[Hellion]

Google Chrome,and Firefox,No IE

I use my palm pilot phone when I am at work,then my computer when I get home.

PDA phone come in handy,DGN on the go,LOL!

[Gaf The Horse With Tears]

I use IE with Ispell, AVG Surfsafe, Flash, Shockwave, Silverlight, Quicktime and Java as my only add-ins. No tool bars or other clutter that eat up system resources with little to no return.

[Msterbeau]

I use IE with Ispell, AVG Surfsafe, Flash, Shockwave, Silverlight, Quicktime and Java as my only add-ins. No tool bars or other clutter that eat up system resources with little to no return.

Have you actually come across any Silverlight content? Just curious.

[Gaf The Horse With Tears]

Yeah. Not much yet, but it's out there.

[Gaf The Horse With Tears]

http://election.msn.com/podium08.aspx

Theres an example.

[creatureofthenyte]

I turn on my laptop and browse till I get bored or till its time for me to go do something else. I use IE7, I love the tab feature.