Which Browsers Should Your Website Support?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
How do you choose a set of applications from an ever-changing landscape of devices, operating systems and browsers? Craig discusses pragmatic options.
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Browser Trends December 2016: Mobile Overtakes Desktop
Web
By Craig Buckler,
2016 has been remarkable for many reasons. A momentous browser event has occurred: mobile now exceeds desktop usage for the first time since the web began.
Browser Trends November 2016: Rise of the Underdog
Web
By Craig Buckler,
In October, we discussed reasons why Edge has struggled to gain momentum. Are November's StatCounter browser statistics better for Microsoft's flagship brow
Browser Trends October 2016: Microsoft Edges Downward
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Edge adoption has grown sedately over the year and dropped in September. Craig discusses why few of us are prepared to give Microsoft's browser a chance.
Browser Trends September 2016: Are the Browser Wars Over?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Has the browser market stabilized after twenty years of battles? Do we have what we've been demanding? Craig takes his regular look at the browser usage charts.
Browser Trends August 2016: How Do Chrome’s Rivals Stack Up?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Chrome continues its journey to world domination. What browser should you consider if you like Chrome but don't want to join Google's empire?
Browser Trends July 2016: Is a Chrome Monoculture Harmless?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
The chasm between Chrome and the other browsers is widening. Craig discusses this new monoculture may be less dangerous than the IE6 days but remains cause for concern.
Quick Tip: Local Development with Opera, Nginx 502 error
PHP
By Bruno Skvorc,
A quick solution to getting rid of the 502 Nginx error when developing locally with Opera
Browser Trends June 2016: Microsoft Misfortune
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Mozilla overtook IE/Edge browsers last month and there's more grim news for Microsoft. Craig discusses the company's future.
Browser Trends May 2016: Firefox Finally Overtakes IE
Web
By Craig Buckler,
It's taken almost 14 years but Mozilla can finally claim to have more web users than Microsoft in the battle of the browsers.
Opera VPN: the Future of Private Browsing?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Opera 38 offers a free, unrestricted, encrypted VPN which hides your browsing activities. Craig discusses the implications of easy online privacy.
Vivaldi 1.0 Release: Your New Default Browser?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Vivaldi 1.0 has arrived. The new browser promises a different experience to the alternatives with comprehensive customization and power-user options.
Browser Trends April 2016: Samsung’s Surge
Web
By Craig Buckler,
We may love our desktop browser but we're a fickle bunch when it comes to choosing a mobile application. Craig looks at the sudden surge in Sumsung surfing.
Browser Trends March 2016: Operating System Surprises
Web
By Craig Buckler,
The browser market barely changed during February, so Craig discusses the most popular Operating Systems in relation to web development.
Browser Trends February 2016: Mobile Market Decline?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Has the smartphone market begun to contract? Craig discusses the recent sales warnings and why it could prove a bonus for web developers.
Browser Trends January 2016: 12 Month Review
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Welcome to 2016. Craig looks back over the past year and discusses the winners and losers in the active browser market.
Browser Trends December 2015: the Fight for Firefox’s Future
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Firefox remains the only mainstream open source browser but is losing ground to the all-dominant Google Chrome. Can Mozilla fight back?
Vivaldi, Your Next Browser?
Web
By Donald Dragoti,
Donald Dragoti looks at some of the special features of the new Vivaldi browser, and why you might consider making the switch.
Browser Trends November 2015: the Chrome Clinch
Web
By Craig Buckler,
You may distrust Google or detest Chrome but they've implemented a successful lock-in policy which makes it difficult to switch to another browser.
Browser Trends October 2015: Sustained Safari Slips
Web
By Craig Buckler,
It's all change in the desktop and mobile browser chart. One of the biggest casualties is Safari. Can Apple respond? Do they care?
Browser Trends September 2015: IE’s Demise Edges Closer
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Forgive the geeky title pun, but Craig looks at Edge's first full month in the browser chart. Can it supersede IE quickly and painlessly? Nah, probably not.
Browser Trends July 2015: Stalled Safari?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Craig takes his monthly look at the browser chart. Can Chrome reach one in two web users? Has mobile usage increased again? Has Safari become the new IE?
Browser Trends June 2015: The Battle for Second Place
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Craig takes his regular look at the browser chart. Chrome may have won the war but the battle for second place between Firefox and IE has just begun.
Browser Trends May 2015: Can Microsoft Regain the Edge?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Craig takes his monthly look at the web browser chart and discusses the official name and logo for Microsoft's Spartan project.
Browser Trends April 2015: StatCounter vs NetMarketShare
Web
By Craig Buckler,
The browser market is relatively quiet so Craig takes the opportunity to explain the differences between StatCounter and NetMarketShare.
Vivaldi: Opera’s Spiritual Successor
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Vivaldi is a new browser developed by ex-Opera employees. Craig reviews the features and concludes it's what Opera 15+ should have been.
Browser Trends March 2015: Renewed Interest in Opera?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Following bizarre US IE8 usage patterns in 2014, the browser market returned to normal. Chrome had a small increase but Opera is also attracting attention.
Browser Trends February 2015: The US IE8 Rebound
Web
By Craig Buckler,
IE8 usage in the USA trebled during December 2014. Craig has analyzed the latest StatCounter numbers to discover whether the hike continued into the new year.
Browser Trends January 2015: IE8 Usage … Triples?!
Web
By Craig Buckler,
Welcome to 2015. Bizarrely, IE8 usage in the USA trebled during December. A statistical setback or something more sinister?
Browser Trends December 2014: Safari Survival?
Web
By Craig Buckler,
We take a year-end look at the web browser market. With all vendors losing out to Chrome, Craig asks whether the desktop version of Safari has a viable future.