Here is basic article about which browser you should use and why.
I realize everyone has their preference, and I am not going to try to change that preference using this article alone (you should like the browser you use, otherwise you will not use it correctly) but using a secure browser is VERY important.
IE9
Some people say that they prefer Internet Explorer, claiming that the new version 9 is faster and more secure. And they are absolutely correct! It is faster and more secure than IE 6. Which is not much of an improvement at all. IE has multiple security flaws, refuses to be deleted, slows down your computer and browsing speed, clutters your space, and lacks many features that Firefox and Chrome both have in abundance.
Firefox
Firefox, in general, is a great browser. It is sleek, can be fast, and is powerful. It is fully customizable and open-source. However, you should wait before getting Firefox, or updating to the newest one. The newest version, although more sleek, is buggy and does not run cleanly with https.
Safari
I am going to be completely honest, I have never used Safari. Therefore, I can not write about something I do no know of. Please comment your personal thoughts if you would like for me to add them.
Google Chrome (Chromium)
Saving the best for last. Google chrome is not only fast, secure, and user friendly, but it is also open source (like firefox). Not only is it a pro-active browser, and stops threats and loading malicious software before it happens, but it does all of this in the background. It automatically updates when you open chrome, it keeps apps on the cloud, and synchronizes your data with your Google account. Apps, bookmarks, recently opened pages, and even your theme is available from anywhere you sign in to chrome.You can even set up cloud print and print on your home computer while you are at school! Chrome is packed with features, which are used but mostly unnoticed.
Final Verdict
Google Chrome is by far the best browser out there, for now. And probably for a long time. However, it does not mean you should at-least give the others a try. Firefox is powerful, but you should wait till the next update. IE, well... yeah. Wait a cough long cough cough time.
Oh yeah, Safari.... Hmmm.... Edit: Going back to write brief review on Safari
A fantastically amazing extension for Chrome (and Firefox) is WOT (Web of Trust) which allows users to rate sites, and tells you if a site has been rated bad by other people. It even shows red/yellow/green circles next to Google search results, telling you before you even click on a site!
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