How do you do the internet?

More importantly, How do you get there?

Internet Explorer? AOL? Well Its possible some people just have not tried any other way to cruise the net. Thats not only sad but could be unfortunate "IE" just seems to be the ultimate target for malice. Microsoft seems to be on top of things but "IE" lacks many features some other Browsers can give you, not to mention perhaps a advantage being a minority not yet worth hacking could offer protection too!
Its worth mentioning Firefox and a few others are not based on Microsoft's Internet explorer.

Here's the short list,

FIREFOX
The current number one favorite for me and more than 75 million others is Firefox its Mozilla based just like Netscape but slimmer trimmer and currently fast reliable and secure. Firefox features Tabbed Browsing a
Popup Blocker and Smart Search go here to see the "5 minute challenge" make sure you look at some of the Extensions that add functionality and for some un-needed weight.

NETCAPTOR
I'm using Netcaptor right now. I love the advanced Tab Browser feature called CaptorGroups, just find your everyday can't miss pages and have them load automatically when you startup the program. Netcaptor uses a pop-up blocker too but keep in mind it is IE based. The free version is good worth your time to try. Free Netcaptor is ad driven however and funny enuf supports ad blocking too. Secure? yup, NetCaptor's secure clean up feature obliterates your cache, history, cookies, AutoComplete and other private data by overwriting it 1 to 35 times before deletion. So You can drop the ad's for a mere 29.99. I think most will enjoy this one enuf to drop a few bucks.

AVANTBROWSER
I use Netcaptor and find both choices quite comparable.
Avant has a very loyal following, visit the link above or search'em at Download.com the best part is its totally FREE period. Don't be to shy to donate if you love it! they accept almost anything in any form . If you’re happy with the basic structure of Internet Explorer but want to beef up your browsing experience, Avant Browser is the ideal free upgrade. Its impressive range of fun and practical features makes surfing the web simpler and faster. And it rocks.

GHOSTZILLA
So your at work no time to be looking at web sites? HeHe or is it?
Ghostzilla also mozilla based, is the Stealth browsing choice it opens in any window with a mere mouse gesture. Ghostzilla is a Web browser like Firefox, but it shows up and disappears instantly, discreetly, blended with your application -- any application -- so the Web pages look like part of it and not like the Web at all. (Read here how.) What would you use it for?
Hide from your boss and coworkers. Not a good idea; you can get caught or end up wasting lots of time.
Have a browser instantly available and dismissable within your work application, washed out from ads and unnecessary pictures. This is actually useful -- except you risk developing attention deficit disorder. Seriously.
Visit HERE but I caution you bypassing most company net filtering or limiting is naughty and could get you fired or worse in a lawsuit for compromising corporate security.

LASTLY,
I'm not gonna rant about AOL today but If you have AOL you don't have to be limited to their browser. Keep a watchful eye out for IE 7 I have seen it in beta and its heading to you sporting most of the same features and more secure too like most of the choices shown here. Also Nearly all browsers can be modified with plugins or helper apps but be very careful there many are host to adware/spyware apps causing more harm than good... Yes I am sorry all the options here are for just Windows based systems perhaps someday I will cover other OS information.

Heres a side note,
See TRILLIAN and GAIM for your alternate instant messaging needs. "there's a whole new article I'm gonna let someone else do."