Yahoo! does not have a browser specifically exclusive to the company. However, there are several browsers recommended to use with all Yahoo! sites and applications. Updating these browsers is a simple process that can easily be done in just a few minutes.

Updating Benefits

Adding a new browser to use with Yahoo! is essential for several different reasons. First of all, browsers are constantly being updated and changed to account for new changes in the online world and to improve performance. As browsers get hacked and attacked, the new versions can help combat these pitfalls and attacks. Another reason why it is necessary to install an updated browser is because many programs and applications will only work with the latest browsers. Using an outdated version of a browser will cause many online applications and sites to work improperly or to cease working altogether. Newer versions of browsers also allow faster access to sites and applications. Every new browser version that is released is an improvement on all previous versions.

Recommended Browsers

Yahoo! can work will all browsers, but they recommend using a select set of browsers for best viewing and interacting with the Yahoo! services and applications. Firefox is the number one recommended browser to use with Yahoo!. It provides fast access to sites with increased loading speeds and ability to interact with all applications. Internet Explorer also has a version of its browser that is specifically designed to work with Yahoo!. If you are a Mac computer user, then Yahoo! recommends using the browser Apple Safari. This browser is specifically designed to be used on Mac computers and works with all Yahoo! sites and applications. The browser Opera also works well with Yahoo! sites and services on both PC and Mac computers.

Installation Tips

Installing a browser to use with Yahoo! sites is easy. First time installing of browsers is very simple. Visit the site of the browser that you choose to use with Yahoo!. Download the install program to your computer or desktop. Click on the install icon, which is usually an EXE file, and follow the installation instructions. When the install is finished then click on the browser icon to visit Yahoo! sites. Installing updates for browsers is even easier. Usually the browser will let you know upon starting that a new update is available. You can then install the update right from your browser.

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Yahoo!: Why Should I get a new browser

Yahoo!: Installing browsers

Yahoo!: Recommended Browsers