Before you can fully access the Internet from a tablet computer, you need to select a browser - a program that allows you to view the pages of sites. How are browsers for tablets different from browsers for PCs? How do you choose the browser that's right for you?
What is a browser for?
A tablet computer is a mobile device that can provide access to the network from almost anywhere in the world. For comfortable work, you need a browser, a special program that allows you to view the pages of sites on the Internet. There are dozens of different browsers on the market today. They all have their own advantages and disadvantages. In order not to get lost in such a variety, the main options should be considered in detail.
Browser and operating system
Tablet computers are sold with a pre-installed operating system (iOS, Android, Windows), therefore there is high competition between operating system manufacturers, which also affects software support.
For example, the popular Google Chrome browser among PC users is not supported by Apple devices. Another (fairly fast and convenient) browser is preinstalled on iOS - Safari.
Android devices also come with a preinstalled browser, but its functionality is somewhat limited. Windows tablets have a proprietary Internet Explorer browser. Many users habitually neglect it, remembering the early, "raw" versions of the program. However, now many experts cite IE as one of the fastest programs for Internet access.
Choosing the best browser for your tablet
The main advice that can be given in this matter: use what you are used to. This will reduce the time spent learning the interface of the new program. In addition, due to high competition, all mobile browsers are equally fast and have similar functionality. Of course, there are some differences: for example, the mobile version of Mozilla Firefox allows you to export an open page to a.pdf document in two clicks, and the standard browser (on Android 4.2+) supports Adobe Flash Player.
In addition to the "giants", there are also little-known but gaining popularity alternatives. For example, Maxthon Mobile or its analogues. But almost all browsers are similar both externally and functionally. The difference lies in what goals the manufacturer pursued when creating the program: performance, friendly interface, additional functionality, and so on.
The best option is to keep several browsers on your tablet for different tasks. Google Chrome or Safari - for social networks and mail. Opera - for reading long articles and documents (this browser intelligently distributes the download of content, which is convenient when using the Internet with limited traffic), Mozilla Firefox - for news feeds and illustrated articles. This option will provide you with the fastest and most convenient surfing on the Internet.
