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Why You Should Update Your Web Browser
(posted on 20 Sep 2013)
Web Browser Icons

Geoff and I are constantly brainstorming new options and features to make ArtSites better.

One thing we always have to consider is how newer features will work with older browsers.

To surf the Internet, you need to use a "Web Browser".

To do this, you usually click on one of the icons pictured below:

Web Browser Icons
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The most common Web Browser "programs" include:

Unfortunately, older versions of Web Browsers create certain limits and challenges for both us and you!

I found a great article, Dear Web User: Please Upgrade Your Browser, that explains in nice detail why you want to upgrade your browser.

However, I also thought I'd provide a short summary of some of the key points from the article.
Here are few reasons Why You Should Update Your Web Browser:

  • Old Browsers Are Slow and More Likely to Crash
    Every Web page that loads in a browser has to perform a number of different tasks.

    One of those tasks is the process of loading different files.

    These files include images, programming scripts, and other resources that help improve the look and functionality of the website you’re visiting.

    Old browsers do not perform these tasks with the same speed as new browsers.

    Every new browser generation improves speed.

    Older browsers make your experience on the Web considerably slower, and can sometimes cause your browser to crash or freeze because they get "overloaded".
  • Old Browsers Can't Display Some of the Newer Features
    The display capabilities in older browsers are limited, based on older technologies, and often out-dated.

    As a result, you may not be able to experience many new features that are based on newer technologies.

    Newer browsers will better display and allow you to use newer technologies / features.
  • Older Browsers Are NOT As Secure as Newer Browsers
    Using older browsers, you are more likely to get viruses, malware, and other security attacks.

    Newer browsers protect you better against scams, viruses, trojans, phishing and other threats.

    Security patches, fixes, and holes are often dealt with for the latest versions first.

    If you're using an older one, you're much more vulnerable to security threats!
Here's a quick list of Why Newer Browsers are Better:
  • Far fewer instances of crashing or freezing
  • Much more secure from virus, malware, and browser hijacking attacks
  • Much faster page-loading
  • Larger page-viewing area
  • A large variety of useful optional plugins and add-ons that add extra features to improve Web browsing
  • Unlike Internet Explorer 9 and 10, the latest Chrome and Firefox versions CAN be installed on Windows XP
  • New browsers will automatically update to the latest version, or will notify you to download an update
We STRONGLY recommend that you upgrade to one of the newest web browser versions!

Since most of the latest versions will upgrade automatically, you'll never have to worry about security or which version you're on again! ;-)

Now, here are few more articles and tips for updating your browser:
In short, by updating your browser you will have a much better, safer, faster, more beautiful, and ultimately, more comfortable web experience!

If you have any more questions about your web browser options, please feel free to ask and we'll be more than happy to help! :-)

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