Opera v Google Chrome

trendie · Nov 30, 2010

I prefer Opera as its supposedly the best there is. Secondarily I use Firefox.

I intentionally dont use Internet Explorer.

But, it has been said that Chrome is as safe (security-wise) as Opera, and maybe better.

Any views as to Chrome being safer and better (with regards to filtering out malware and viruses)

I use AVG (free version) as anti-virus and firewalls, etc.
(and SpyBot)

Trader333 · Nov 30, 2010

I prefer Opera as its supposedly the best there is

Why is Opera the best ?

Paul

trendie · Nov 30, 2010

Trader333 said:
Why is Opera the best ?

Paul

viral; recommended by word of mouth; better filtering of viruses(??); lower usage of PC resources; it isnt InternetExplorer!

Hotch · Nov 30, 2010

I use chrome on principle. No complaints.

arabianights · Nov 30, 2010

Opera is definitely the best out of the box

Trader333 · Nov 30, 2010

it isnt InternetExplorer!

Yes that is a good reason and I have not used IE for as long as I can remember. I use Firefox mostly and Chrome for some other uses (such as internet radio). I did try Opera but did not find it that friendly but maybe I should revisit this.

Paul

redart · Nov 30, 2010

I started using chrome a few days ago (before I switched between explorer and firefox) and I find it noticeably faster and it is now my default.

MrGecko · Nov 30, 2010

I still use firefox...What's all the fuss about?

scose-no-doubt · Nov 30, 2010

I haven't used opera since v9.smthg lot of compatibility issues but must be said that seems chrome stole a lot of interface ideas from them.

personally I use chrome now as I think faster than mozilla and I hate IE

0007 · Nov 30, 2010

I use Firefox as primary, Opera as secondary. This is useful when you have 2 monitors and need to know which browser you're currently in - gets a bit confusing with 2 instances of one browser running.

I like Firefox's comprehensive tools manageability - especially for cookies. However, for general surfing Opera's smooth scrolling and "Speed dial" tabs are really good. No noticeable speed/loading differences with either on a 4Mbps ADSL connection. Chrome good on the Netbook where it uses less screen without loads of fiddling with settings.

All are good but haven't improved my trading.

wackypete2 · Nov 30, 2010

I've been using Chrome for several months. No issues and it's noticeably faster than IE. My daughter likes firefox better than Chrome, but I haven't tried it.

I also use the Avast free antivirus. After trying several paid ones that all have given me headaches, the free one works best.

Peter

donaldduke · Dec 1, 2010

Im still using Mosaic on my Amiga 1200

wackypete2 · Dec 1, 2010

donaldduke said:
Im still using Mosaic on my Amiga 1200

Do I have to put my VIC20 back in service?

Peter

scose-no-doubt · Dec 1, 2010

wackypete2 said:
I've been using Chrome for several months. No issues and it's noticeably faster than IE. My daughter likes firefox better than Chrome, but I haven't tried it.

I also use the Avast free antivirus. After trying several paid ones that all have given me headaches, the free one works best.

Peter

Same set up. Moved on from free AVG to free avast. Gobbles up less memory and is less invasive.

trendie · Apr 21, 2011

the fat lady has sung, and expired on stage most melodramatically!

have been having some irritating "plug-in failed" errors, and some weird "Opera Turbo" issues.

am now on Chrome as primary, and Firefox as secondary. see how it goes.

the curtain has fallen on Opera, and there are no encores.

EDIT: mainly, the youtube and BBC iPlayer were getting delayed massively, in addition to the weird errors.

Vorbis · Apr 22, 2011

trendie said:
have been having some irritating "plug-in failed" errors

As a long time opera user i have to say I'm encountering the same sort of problems.

Switched to Safari as my secondary browser now, very impressed with it so far, Opera will have to get more efficient if it is to maintain it's current market share.

Still using Firefox as my primary browser, though Firefox 4 is creating ripples of disquiet, don't know if I like it or not yet.

Never really warmed to Chrome and IE is a non-starter.

forker · Apr 22, 2011

Chrome is supposedly the fastest. I also recently read an article there was a competition to hack into browsers, ie was the first to drop followed by firefox, in the end chrome wasn't hacked. The prise was a nice chunk of change.. I don't have the link at hand but if you google it you will find the article

Trader333 · Apr 22, 2011

Still using Firefox as my primary browser, though Firefox 4 is creating ripples of disquiet

This could be because the latest version has a plugin container as part of the software that makes the whole thing slow down. I disabled it and it is now fine.

Paul

Joseff · May 18, 2011

I agree that Chrome is faster, but I do like Opera, it's more comfortable for me. I personally don't like Google products except gmail.com and google.com. Android, Chrome, Chrome OS.... they miss something...

gc1 · Jul 31, 2011

Evidently, Opera users are super clever, Chrome + Firefox users are average and Internet Explorer users are dumb. This is according to: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/07/29/aptiquant_iq_survey/ if you believe it.

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