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WindowSurfer is one of a handful of alternative Web browsers that use Microsoft's Internet Explorer technology as a foundation, hoping to attract users with a redesigned interface and a few new features. This particular program aims at Web surfers who often revisit the same sites, with a side panel full of links that help users log on to a group of favorite pages simultaneously and automatically. Like most other modern browsers, it allows users to surf several sites at once inside the same window.It offers user accounts that make most sense with older operating systems such as Windows 98 or ME. It doesn't allow customizable toolbars, a strategy which can help keep some spyware or adware applications off a machine, but can also block some useful tools from big Web sites like Yahoo or Google. We found the pop-up blocker to work well, and liked a feature that lets users manually delete individual links from the browsing history. On the whole, it's not a bad entry in the browser wars, worthy of a look by those hardy souls willing to venture beyond Firefox and Internet Explorer.
Publisher's Description
From WindowSurfer Software:
WindowSurfer is a tabbed web browser and is designed for users who have to keep logged into several web sites throughout the day. The user does a one time setup by creating Links to desired websites in a side panel and fills in the site details like URL, UserName, Password. User also selects if she wants Auto-Load, Auto-Refresh and popup blocking for each Link. Once this setup is done, then WindowSurfer does the rest of work of keeping the user logged into desired web sites every day. Each site opens in its own tab and the user can easily switch between different sites. Passwords are securely encrypted and stored on the user's own computer. It is a great productivity tool for users where they have to login to multiple Web sites throughout the day. It is also useful for busy people as it enables them to quickly go through their web accounts without any typing. Access is controlled by a user set master password. It has a unique side-by-side web search interface using Google/Yahoo/MSN.
Version 1.9.20 adds an option to go to another page, before attempting login.
What's new in this version: Version 1.9.20 adds an option to go to another page, before attempting login.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 9 votes
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Current version:
4.0 starsout of 7 votes
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"Genuinely gibberish."
Version: WindowSurfer 1.9.20
Pros
It genuinely block pop-ups and browse the web quite swiftly.
Cons
This has innumerable conditions and I am lackadaisical of the browser.
It literally akin to IE,loads pages slower than Firefox,and even you have to create an account so that you could commence on the browser.Gibberish and waste of precious time.Summary
I would not recommend it,it is bleak and unstimulating.
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"Just ok"
Version: WindowSurfer 1.9.20
Pros
nothing special
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"very good program"
Version: WindowSurfer 1.9.20
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"Very good and fast"
Version: WindowSurfer 1.9.20
Pros
I like the sidebar with all the tabs for the sites that a visted on a regular basis.
Bookmarks are used often to mark pages you wish to revisit
Cons
Unless you you pay 49.95, you can only use five usernames and passwords. If they were to allow 10 usernames and passwords, I would rate this browser 5 stars.
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"A very good browser"
Version: WindowSurfer 1.9.20
Pros
I like the possibility to store and easily access frequently visited web pages. The interface is very good in my opinion.
Cons
Integration with other applications like Roboform is not super (it works, but you have to know how). It is also not possible to export settings. Pity.
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"Highly recommended"
Version: WindowSurfer 1.9.20
Pros
- No more remembering passwords
- Create all your favorite and frequently used links
- Really easy to use
- User friendly
- Loaded with features
- Lots of options
For the first time I liked an alternative to traditional browsing. I would highly recommend this product.
Cons
Have to pay for the best version :P but it's worth it for me
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"Great product with great features. IE should have been like this."
Version: WindowSurfer 1.9.20
Pros
i dont have to remember username and passwords anymore. Just 1 window and i can organize all my research. Lots of detail to every feature. Very user friendly.
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