Best Browser? Firefox 4 vs. IE 9 vs. Chrome 10

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What's the best browser? That's not an easy question to answer... and the issue has only gotten muddier with the dueling releases of Firefox 4, Internet Explorer 9, and Chrome 10. One thing is clear, though: Firefox is getting the most love from the browsing public, with more than 21 million downloads as of Thursday night. If you're curious what all the fuss is about, you'll want to read "Hands On With Firefox 4" by PCWorld's resident browser aficionado Nick Mediati. Then go out and download a fistful of browsers so you can decide for yourself which one deserves to wear the browser crown. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories Hands On With Firefox 4 Firefox gets a much-needed overhaul in version 4: It's faster, sleeker, and easier to use. Does it stack up to Chrome and IE9? Read on for our take. CTIA Wireless 2011: Best in Show Here's a round-up of the coolest devices announced so far at the CTIA in Orlando. Capturing the Action: 15 Cameras and Accessories for Extreme Activities Whether you want to capture footage of the perfect wave or the perfect shot, we have a camera or an accessory that can make it happen. For more camera reviews and news, visit PCWorld.com. News March Mobile Madness: The Best Videos From CTIA The latest and most innovative products from the CTIA Wireless trade show. HTC EVO 3D: Hands On With Sprint's Hot New 3D Phone Take a visual tour of the hottest phone announced at the CTIA Spring 2011 mobile show. Angry Birds Free for PC Wednesday's Top Story is Angry Birds' continuing quest for world domination, this time by offering a free version for Windows PCs. For the latest reports, visit our News page . PCW Business Center Stop Your Boss From Spying on You Tired of having a corporate Big Brother looking over your shoulder? Here are a few easy ways to keep your employer from monitoring your online life. Visit the PCW Business Center. Blogs My $200 Laptop Can Beat Your $500 Tablet A lifer laptop owner points out the ways in which his admittedly unsexy Lenovo ThinkPad X30 easily bests either version of the Apple iPad. 5 Pros and Cons for AT&T's T-Mobile Buyout Can a deal that results in one fewer nationwide cellular carrier really benefit consumers? Before the FCC and DOJ weigh in, here's what we think. ICANN Approves .XXX Domain for Adult Entertainment Industry Final approval hasn't been given yet, so this debate, which has been ongoing since 2004, may continue. For the latest news and opinion, visit our Blogs page . Reviews Verizon ThunderBolt Review: Real 4G Speed Comes to the Smartphone Attaining 12 megabits per second of download speed on a well-appointed HTC smartphone might be mobile nirvana for many data-hungry Verizon customers. Acer Aspire One 522: A Great Netbook for Lightweight Computing Compact and attractively priced, the Aspire One 522 delivers great battery life and multimedia performance, but doesn't have much raw computing power. Compare prices on netbooks. For more reviews, visit PCWorld.com. How-To Make Multiple Monitors Work for You Instead of using your extra monitor as a means of catching up on last night's episode of "Family Guy", use it to be more productive. Reader Q&A: Fix IE, Replace Parts, Customize Icons Readers need help with mysterious Internet Explorer crashes, choosing PC components, and customizing Windows folder icons. For more tips, visit PCWorld.com. Videos Hands-On With Huawei's Value Tablet Get an up-close look at Huawei's well-priced S7 Slim tablet, which was unveiled this week at the CTIA mobile wireless show in Orlando. For more videos, visit PCWorld.com. Downloads CCEnhancer Power up favorite utility CCleaner with new capabilities. 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