Firefox 3.6 is a good browser. It’s such a good browser that 20% of Mozilla clients were still using it last month, even though Mozilla recently released the 9th edition of Firefox. In fact, 82% of Firefox users were still surfing the web with Firefox 3.6 a year ago. Since that time, many users have slowly made the transition to newer versions of the browser. Some Firefox 3.6 loyalists (the 20%), however, have decided to stick with what works for them.

Users who have enjoyed Firefox 3.6 for years and are hesitant to upgrade will be disappointed that Mozilla plans to completely retire Firefox 3.6 in April of this year. This means that Mozilla will not provide any sort of support for Firefox 3.6 users, even businesses who have been loyal to the version of the browser since its 2008 release. Earlier this year, Mozilla had stated that they would continue to support the browser for business users indefinitely, but they have since changed their minds. Firefox 3.6 will soon become a browser of the past.

Many Mozilla users claim that Firefox 3.6 is the most reliable Firefox version. Versions 4, 5, 6, and 7 all had significant problems with bugs. These problems caused users to either switch back to 3.6 or switch to another browser like Chrome or Safari. Firefox 8 seemed to have fixed most of the bug issues, but some users were understandably wary about upgrading when version 8 was released. Now that Firefox 9 is available, Mozilla is working overtime to patch up bugs and make sure the reputation of its newest Firefox version stays intact.

If you are a proud Firefox 3.6 user, the time has come for you to make a decision. You can only use your favorite browser for a few more months, and then you will have to either upgrade to a new version of Firefox or try something else out. Maybe you’ll switch back to Internet Explorer or Safari. Or maybe you’ll try out Chrome. In the end, the choice is yours. Just don’t expect any browser to be able to do exactly what Firefox 3.6 did for you.

Author’s Bio: Ryan is a Blog Content Guild writer who is interested in the subjects of web browsing, CSS, and saving money.

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The state of New Jersey can be divided into three areas where companies will usually advertise. North Jersey, Central Jersey and South Jersey. North Jersey has the most population so obviously you will have the most selection when choosing. New Brunswick is in Central Jersey and there too you will have a good selection for repair sites. South Jersey could be classified as all the shore locations and extends down to Cape May and the Camden area.

With so many companies to choose from in New Jersey, it is sometimes hard to find the right one when it comes to repairing your personal computer or laptop. Many New York City companies advertise in NJ but will not come out to fix your computer unless it is a big job. The high cost of commuting in and out of the city makes it very expensive and could be time consuming. Some companies come out to your location while others will fix the machines at their location. If you need to drop your computer off, make sure that it is a location you are comfortable driving to and is close enough where you do not waste half the day getting there.

Even splitting the state into three is sometimes not enough. When looking on-line, Google maps has many repair companies to choose from. All you have to do is go to Google Maps and type in exactly where you want to search for a computer repair company. Let’s say that you live in Denville, NJ and are looking for computer repair…Type in “Computer Repair Denville NJ” and you will get all the companies in and around that area along with a dot on the map so you can judge how far they are located from you.

Most computer repair companies in New Jersey are exclusively PC repair shops. There are some companies that fix Mac computers but they are harder to find. Most of the Mac repair shops are located in or around NYC so finding one in North Jersey will be your best bet.

Some NJ companies do strictly hardware and some software. If you need a DC jack repair in a laptop, North Jersey is the place to look. Replacing a DC jack requires a specific skill because there is soldering involved so not every technician is able to do that. 

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Many people agree that Macs are better for media rich applications such as Photoshop and Flash. Macs have been know to be excellent for those who need fast processing power for video. If you are editing videos more that 50% of the time, I would have to say that the majority of you will be using Macs. Mac repair is a more specialized field so you also need to take this into consideration when purchasing a new computer

On the other hand, if you just need a basic computer for browsing and word processing, a Mac might be too much computer. A PC will do the job great!

Both platforms are highly compatible. It comes down to preference. If you like the Mac OS, you should stick with a Mac. If you like the Windows OS, then stick with a PC.

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Bottom of the line computers will be more that plenty fast for basic computing. if you need anything faster, buy the fastest computer that you can afford. It is always better to have too much power then not enough when dealing with processor hogging applications.

I am not biased towards either platform – I use both. They each have their benefits. Buy what you can afford and keep an eye out for those deals.