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Author:  pcernie [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 11:57 am ]
Post subject:  Anyone still using a toolbar when browsing?
http://www.extremetech.com/internet/908 ... eedfetcher

I spose I'm kinda using one with the usual FF options, but then a lot of that is plug-in functionality too... I stopped using Google Toolbar years ago once I moved to laptops of various shapes and sizes, and when FF was a much more viable alternative to IE :lol:
Author:  cloaked_wolf [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 12:36 pm ]
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The only toolbar I bothered using was Google. The only reason I used it was so that I didn't have to go to the homepage or open a new window to Google something. In FF, I managed to get the top right search box (next to the address bar) to search Google/wikipedia/amazon etc which is all I need.
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 1:51 pm ]
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I stopped two years ago. It was hard work making sure that the toolbar worked with the browser. I have a few extensions now but that it.
Author:  belchingmatt [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:00 pm ]
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cloaked_wolf wrote:
In FF, I managed to get the top right search box (next to the address bar) to search Google/wikipedia/amazon etc which is all I need.


That suits my needs perfectly. I see too many browsers where half of the window is toolbars. Ask, Bing, Google, AVG and the like. :shock:
Author:  JJW009 [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 2:58 pm ]
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belchingmatt wrote:
I see too many browsers where half of the window is toolbars. Ask, Bing, Google, AVG and the like. :shock:

I think we all know someone like that. People who click next-next-next without ever reading the bit that says "I agree to sell my soul to the devil". The same people that usually have over 9000 pieces of malware including 10 different fake "security" products.

I have search built into all my browsers now, so there's just no need. My vertical pixels are too precious to waste.
Author:  pcernie [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 3:35 pm ]
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belchingmatt wrote:
cloaked_wolf wrote:
In FF, I managed to get the top right search box (next to the address bar) to search Google/wikipedia/amazon etc which is all I need.


That suits my needs perfectly.


+1, though I often forget to change the drop-down menu and try to Wiki something I meant to Google... Madam :oops:
Author:  leeds_manc [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 3:58 pm ]
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lol no.
Author:  John_Vella [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:03 pm ]
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Never used a toolbar.

JJW009 wrote:
I think we all know someone like that. People who click next-next-next without ever reading the bit that says "I agree to sell my soul to the devil". The same people that usually have over 9000 pieces of malware including 10 different fake "security" products.

I have search built into all my browsers now, so there's just no need. My vertical pixels are too precious to waste.


I agree entirely. Whenever anyone asks me to "fix" their PC, the first thing I look at is how many toolbars they have on IE, as that is usually a good indicator as to how many viruses they are going to have. :roll:
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:16 pm ]
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John_Vella wrote:
I agree entirely. Whenever anyone asks me to "fix" their PC, the first thing I look at is how many toolbars they have on IE, as that is usually a good indicator as to how many viruses they are going to have. :roll:

Yes it is a good guide.
Author:  pcernie [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:26 pm ]
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Amnesia10 wrote:
John_Vella wrote:
I agree entirely. Whenever anyone asks me to "fix" their PC, the first thing I look at is how many toolbars they have on IE, as that is usually a good indicator as to how many viruses they are going to have. :roll:

Yes it is a good guide.


Not as good a guide as them using IE in the first place :lol: ;)
Author:  belchingmatt [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:29 pm ]
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Amnesia10 wrote:
John_Vella wrote:
I agree entirely. Whenever anyone asks me to "fix" their PC, the first thing I look at is how many toolbars they have on IE, as that is usually a good indicator as to how many viruses they are going to have. :roll:

Yes it is a good guide.


Just knowing they use ie should be a good guide, yet alone the toolbars.


EDIT - A bit late to the party. :lol:
Author:  Amnesia10 [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 4:50 pm ]
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pcernie wrote:
Not as good a guide as them using IE in the first place :lol: ;)

Do you think that they are cumulative? Number of tool bars divided by IE version used.
Author:  pcernie [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Anyone still using a toolbar when browsing?
Amnesia10 wrote:
pcernie wrote:
Not as good a guide as them using IE in the first place :lol: ;)

Do you think that they are cumulative? Number of tool bars divided by IE version used.


Might be, I used the latest version of IE once not too long ago instead of having a whole rake of FF tabs opening as usual - in all seriousness I'd have been quicker letting the FF tabs load :shock:
Author:  veato [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:20 pm ]
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Never used one, never will.

My Dad likes to moan about his 'slow computer' and upon inspection there's just about every toolbar known to man (or woman) on there.
Author:  big_D [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 6:31 pm ]
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I never used a toolbar.
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