Which internet browser do you use the most?

ClutchFork · Post by **ClutchFork** » Sat May 03, 2014 9:43 am

IMBoring25 wrote: That's assuming they'll let you. I basically was the IT department at my last job, so I was able to do what I wanted. At my current workplace, IT rules with an iron fist and you will not download or install unapproved software under penalty of whatever you can think of. We don't even have rights to manually install patches.

Yep, me too. We can't even run a personal electronic device for music. Nothing plugs in but what they allow. I can insert CDs though and play them. We cannot download any software without approval.

noob5,000,000 · Post by **noob5,000,000** » Sat May 03, 2014 4:51 pm

I use Chrome, never had any issues with it and there are useful add-ons for anything you can think of. I used to use Firefox for a number of years, I don't remember having any problems with that, either. I think I just decided to try Chrome one day to see what it was all about, then never switched back when it also worked fine.

Rope-Pusher · Post by **Rope-Pusher** » Sat May 03, 2014 9:06 pm

It's preposterous that someone with a sense of humor hasn't come out with a browser named "Groucho"!

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Mon May 05, 2014 10:36 am

InlinePaul wrote:
IMBoring25 wrote: That's assuming they'll let you. I basically was the IT department at my last job, so I was able to do what I wanted. At my current workplace, IT rules with an iron fist and you will not download or install unapproved software under penalty of whatever you can think of. We don't even have rights to manually install patches.
Yep, me too. We can't even run a personal electronic device for music. Nothing plugs in but what they allow. I can insert CDs though and play them. We cannot download any software without approval.

We might be able to use CDs, I'd have to check. We are specifically not allowed to use USB plugs on the computers - even just for charging. We can't download any other browsers or software that isn't on a pre-approved list through a work website. Even then, you sometimes still have to get written permission (yes, literally written, with signature(s)) to get the license for that program.

I use chrome at home (thinking of getting Chrome Cast, too), and forced to use IE 8 at work. Safari on my iPhone is tolerable enough for the basic web browsing I do on that device.

potownrob · Post by **potownrob** » Mon May 05, 2014 2:37 pm

Squint wrote:
Yep, me too. We can't even run a personal electronic device for music. Nothing plugs in but what they allow. I can insert CDs though and play them. We cannot download any software without approval.
We might be able to use CDs, I'd have to check. We are specifically not allowed to use USB plugs on the computers - even just for charging. We can't download any other browsers or software that isn't on a pre-approved list through a work website. Even then, you sometimes still have to get written permission (yes, literally written, with signature(s)) to get the license for that program.

I use chrome at home (thinking of getting Chrome Cast, too), and forced to use IE 8 at work. Safari on my iPhone is tolerable enough for the basic web browsing I do on that device.

who's stopping you from plugging in your phone to charge?? Or do they have it set to not even charge things?? Sounds pretty ridiculous...luckily there are wall chargers...

Post by **IMBoring25** » Mon May 05, 2014 4:43 pm

In-your-face admins can set machines up to tattle as soon as an unapproved USB device is plugged in and immediately initiate disciplinary action.

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Mon May 05, 2014 5:35 pm

IMBoring25 wrote:In-your-face admins can set machines up to tattle as soon as an unapproved USB device is plugged in and immediately initiate disciplinary action.

^^ They have monitoring software on every computer. Every hardware piece has a tracked serial number attached to an employee. They are serious.

But yeah, wall plug-USB adapaters are everywhere in the office

Rope-Pusher · Post by **Rope-Pusher** » Mon May 05, 2014 6:21 pm

Squint wrote:
IMBoring25 wrote:In-your-face admins can set machines up to tattle as soon as an unapproved USB device is plugged in and immediately initiate disciplinary action.
^^ They have monitoring software on every computer. Every hardware piece has a tracked serial number attached to an employee. They are serious.

But yeah, wall plug-USB adapaters are everywhere in the office

My monitor has a cupple you-esby jacks on the side that keep a charging cord plugt into.

six · Post by **six** » Mon May 05, 2014 9:45 pm

Squint wrote:
IMBoring25 wrote:In-your-face admins can set machines up to tattle as soon as an unapproved USB device is plugged in and immediately initiate disciplinary action.
^^ They have monitoring software on every computer. Every hardware piece has a tracked serial number attached to an employee. They are serious.

But yeah, wall plug-USB adapaters are everywhere in the office

OMG, I hate that.

Unless you're working at Lockheed, NASA, or the Pentagon, that is so extreme. Luckily I don't have to deal with that. *shudder*

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Tue May 06, 2014 10:37 am

six wrote:
Squint wrote:
IMBoring25 wrote:In-your-face admins can set machines up to tattle as soon as an unapproved USB device is plugged in and immediately initiate disciplinary action.
^^ They have monitoring software on every computer. Every hardware piece has a tracked serial number attached to an employee. They are serious.

But yeah, wall plug-USB adapaters are everywhere in the office
OMG, I hate that. Unless you're working at Lockheed, NASA, or the Pentagon, that is so extreme. Luckily I don't have to deal with that. *shudder*

My office does some work with Lockheed (but I don't work at Lockheed)

And RP, not allowed to use the monitor USB ports either. Some of the monitors in the office have them.

ClutchDisc · Post by **ClutchDisc** » Sat May 17, 2014 10:44 am

Well now (if I could) I would have to change my vote to "Alternative". I still use Firefox a little, but now my main browser is Chromium. Chromium is an open source browser that is the base for Google Chrome. It looks a lot like Google Chrome, but I like it a lot better.

ClutchFork · Post by **ClutchFork** » Tue May 20, 2014 9:16 pm

Lately I have been using Chromium instead of Chrome or Firefox.

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Wed May 21, 2014 10:03 am

InlinePaul wrote:Lately I have been using Chromium instead of Chrome or Firefox.

For some reason, this doesn't surprise me...

ClutchDisc · Post by **ClutchDisc** » Wed May 21, 2014 10:09 am

Squint wrote:
InlinePaul wrote:Lately I have been using Chromium instead of Chrome or Firefox.
For some reason, this doesn't surprise me...

Why, because a few days before I posted that I switched to Chromium?

Squint · Post by **Squint** » Wed May 21, 2014 11:23 am

ClutchDisc wrote:
Squint wrote:
InlinePaul wrote:Lately I have been using Chromium instead of Chrome or Firefox.
For some reason, this doesn't surprise me...
Why, because a few days before I posted that I switched to Chromium?

Certainly not that. That is just a complete coincidence.

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