Tech Geek

Did you know that you have choices as to which browser you use to access the internet from your computer? While your operating system, whether it's Mac, Linux, or Windows, comes with a browser, you can install one or more additional browsers and use them instead or in addition to the default browser.

In order to add a liturgical flavor to these Tech Geek posts, I'll be looking at some of the more popular browsers and my experiences with them throughout the Easter season. Justin Snider, our Mac-based friend, and some others may join us. I'd also like to welcome your comments as we go along. My goal is not to pick the best one, but to highlight options that you may not have even known you had.

My wife and I share our desktop machine at home. We don't bother with separate user names on the system, but I have it set up with two different browsers. She uses one to access her Gmail and I use another access mine. By using two different browsers, we can both stay logged into our e-mail and chat accounts.

Go ahead and post your answers to these questions in the comments section below.

Which browser do you use most often? Mozilla Firefox 3

Which other browsers are on your system? Internet Explorer 7, Google Chrome 2 Beta, Apple Safari

Why? I find that IE7 is useful for keeping my Windows system updated and still necessary for a few sites. I use Firefox 3 as my primary browser because I like all the ways that I can use extensions and configure it for my tastes.

God's blessings on your ministry,
Pastor Andy

P.S. - I came across an article in USA Today talking about teens and how their online friends are usually the same as their offline friends. Check it out and see if it fits your experience.