Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox Comparison

Google Chrome is a freeware web browser that was released in 2008 by Google LLC. It was initially developed for Microsoft Windows but was later adapted for other operating systems like Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS. Mozilla Firefox also known as Firefox is an open source web browser that was developed by Mozilla Foundation that was released in 2002. Firefox works on devices running Windows, macOS, Linux, and Solaris.

Both the browsers are free, and one can download the setup files from the internet.

Features of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox

There are several features that both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox offer to their users. Both of them have an anti-malware tool that will warn the user if the site they are trying to access is suspicious. Custom extensions are supported in both browsers. Both browsers also support tabs that are located at the top of the application window, and a user can drag a tab from one window to another without altering its state (Varshney et al., 198). The Omnibox that allows one to initiate a search from the URL bar is a feature that is available in both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Incognito mode which prevents the recording of the online activities of a user in history is available in both.

Differences between Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox

Firefox is very user-friendly since it had made use of large buttons, menu bars that can be customized and settings that are easy to manipulate. Sites also load slightly faster on Firefox when compared to Chrome (An et al., 560). The one feature that is available on Google Chrome and is not available on Firefox is the casting feature. The casting feature allows one to look for a video on Netflix or YouTube and then proceed to play the video on another device such as a smart TV that already has the application installed. For example, if the video is from YouTube, if the smart TV has YouTube installed then it will play the video. Even though Firefox is user-friendly, I prefer Chrome since everything I need when browsing the web is easily accessible.

Antivirus

An antivirus program is used to protect a device against viruses and other malicious software. The needs of the user will determine the decision regarding which antivirus to use. Kaspersky is an antivirus that is developed by the Kaspersky Lab which has its headquarters in Moscow, Russia. The first Kaspersky antivirus program went on sale in 1997. Besides the antivirus, the company also develops internet security software, endpoint security, password management, and cybersecurity products.

Features of Kaspersky Antivirus

The antivirus software also offers malware protection, the device is also scrutinized for any suspicious program behavior, and the user is warned of harmful websites. The Internet security feature enables one to make use of parental controls and anti-phishing tools. The use of the total security feature allows one to make use of filters for adult websites and the password manager alongside the other features that are available on the antivirus and internet security (www.kaspersky.com/antivirus). The Kaspersky antivirus is developed for PCs, Android devices, iOS devices, Windows Mobile devices, Blackberry devices and those running on the Symbian operating system.

Pricing of Kaspersky Antivirus

Kaspersky antivirus is among the best antivirus programs in the work since it offers the user dependable virus protection that is unmatched. Depending on their needs, a user can pick a plan that will suit meet their needs (www.kaspersky.com/antivirus). The Kaspersky antivirus which can be used for protection against viruses, Trojans, and worms is sold for $39.95 for one PC for one year. There are also plans for more than one PC at different prices.

Works Cited

An, Le, Foutse Khomh, and Yann-Gaël Guéhéneuc. “An empirical study of crash-inducing commits in mozilla firefox.” Software Quality Journal

26.2 (2018): 553-584.

https://www.kaspersky.com/antivirus

Varshney, Gaurav, Manoj Misra, and Pradeep K. Atrey. ”Cyberattacks via Google Chrome Browser Extensions.” World Scientific Book Chapters (2018): 193-210.