Apart from sounding like a 1960′s advertising slogan, the title of this blog actually does have some relevance.

Today, Microsoft Windows users in Europe are being given the choice of eleven alternatives to its Internet Explorer web browser.

I haven’t researched this, but I would guess that about 75% of the time you spend at a computer terminal is looking at a web browser, so the browser is a core application for today’s computer users, and one that can have a profound effect on your computer usage.

My personal browser of choice is Mozilla Firefox. Details about why I use Firefox are on my previous blog about great open source apps. I highly recommend that you use this opportunity to install it and give it a go – with the addition of a few extensions (or add-ons), Firefox really does have the ability to transform your web experience. Here are some of my extensions of choice that really do add value to any browsing:

• AdBlock Plus: Absolutely indispensable – this little add-on instantly removes most of the annoying advertisements you encounter while browsing. Just install the extension, sign up to an ad filter (I personally use the “EasyList (USA)” filter) and say goodbye to online ads!

• Xmarks (formerly Foxmarks): Another indispensable add-on if you are often moving from computer to computer, it allows you to keep all of your bookmarks synchronised .

• DownThemAll: Not strictly “necessary” but definitely in the “useful” category. If you download large files over the web often, then DownThemAll offers lots of features like resumable downloads, automatic checksum comparison and multiple link downloads.

Of course there are thousands of other add-ons that can make your browsing a breeze. So, go ahead and download Firefox today!