Most people use one web browser for everything. It’s convenient, but it also increases your risk of security issues, data leakage, and accidental logins.
A smarter approach is to use multiple browsers, each with a specific purpose. We recommend using three.
The 3-Browser Method
- Business-Critical Browser
Use one browser only for the tools that keep your business running:
- CRM and practice management software
- Line-of-business applications
- Systems you rely on daily
Keeping this browser clean and focused reduces clutter and lowers the risk of unwanted extensions or tracking.
- Accounts Browser
Reserve a second browser for anything that requires a login:
- Banking
- Ordering and billing systems
- Shipping portals
- Vendor accounts
Grouping these together helps protect saved passwords and limits cross-site tracking tied to your financial identity.
- Search-Only Browser
Your third browser is for:
- General internet searches
- Reading articles
- Research and browsing sites you never log into
Think of this as your sandbox. If you’re going to stumble across something risky, this is the safest place to do it.
Why This Works
Reduces Information Leakage
Browsers store cookies, history, and login data. Mixing business tools, financial accounts, and casual browsing gives websites and attackers more information than they need. Separate browsers keep data contained.
Keeps Bookmarks Manageable
Instead of one massive bookmark list, each browser stays relevant to its purpose. No more hunting for the right link.
Lowers the Risk of Fake Sites
Many breaches start by clicking the wrong search result. When critical sites are accessed only through bookmarks in a dedicated browser, the risk of landing on a spoofed site drops significantly.
Recommended Browser Setup:
Chrome: For general searching, casual browsing, and unsecured sites
Chrome is the best choice when you are researching, casually browsing, or visiting sites that do not require you to sign in. Chrome is also the safest place for less trusted or unsecured websites. Its the right environment for sites where you would never enter sensitive information.
Link to Chrome: https://www.google.com/chrome/browser-tools/
Firefox: For trusted, account‑based websites you sign into
Use Firefox when logging into banking sites, ordering systems, vendor accounts, and other platforms that store sensitive information. Firefox is known for its strong privacy protections and consistent security practices, making it a dependable choice for websites where your credentials or financial data are involved.
Link to Firefox: https://www.firefox.com/en-US/browsers/desktop
Vivaldi: For mission critical, all‑day business applications
Vivaldi is designed for the applications you depend on throughout the entire day. When a tool is essential to your workflow and needs to stay open without interruption, Vivaldi delivers the stability and customization needed to keep operations running smoothly. Think of it as the reliable aircraft you trust for important flights, steady and built for the long haul.
Link to Vivaldi: https://vivaldi.com/download/
Yes, Edge is fine, but it is not ideal as a primary browser in this model.
Pro Tip
BrowserChooser lets you decide which browser opens each link, including links from email or Teams, so everything stays where it belongs.
Download BrowserChooser:
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