Today, the first thing we do after buying a new laptop or computer is download a web browser, which is the lifeline of all our browsing expeditions. Two decades ago, Netscape and Internet Explorer (IE) ruled the roost, but in current times there are a dozen more, such as Chrome and Firefox, which are giving the former tough competition. However, your favorite browser might not be the fastest or even the most secure one. Selecting the ‘best’ web browser is indeed a tough call. Outlined below are some of the most important aspects one should be looking for while choosing their web browser (for laptops and desktop computers) and examples of some of the top most web browsers widely used – Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer (IE), Safari, Edge, and Opera.