Top 5 Reasons To Switch From Internet Explorer

5. Security

Internet Explorer's integration of ActiveX and Active Scripting allows websites to install programs and control your browser, and while there are security measures in place, Microsoft has proven over and over that there are holes in its software that can exploited. [reference]

4. Web Standards

IE's support of web standards is disappointing. It ignores many of conventions that have been agreed upon by the group in charge of designing the standards, and as a result creates massive design headaches for web developers, meaning that your sites may not show up properly.[reference]

3. Crashes

If you use Internet Explorer, you've seen it crash, and it's tight integration with Windows generally means that it'll take the rest of your computer with it. Not to mention the code vulnerabilities - most versions of IE can be crashed with only a few lines of code. Don't believe me? Click here - warning, IE will probably crash.

2. Spyware and Malware

IE's security holes make it a perfect target for spyware and malware, as well as viruses. If you use IE, you should definitely run free programs such as Lavasoft's Ad-Aware, but even then you'll still be vulnerable to a host of exploits.[reference]

1. Great Alternatives

There are alternatives to IE that are safer and stabler. Browsers such as FireFox and Opera are easy to switch to from IE (you'll feel right at home immediately, especially since they'll import your bookmarks and settings), and they provide better functionality straight out of the box. Additionally, you'll have access to thousands of extensions that will make your virtual life easier, faster, and more managed.