I prefer FireFox as i have heard about the security risks using IE. However, this may help decide which browser to use.

If you choose eventually to use FireFox, you can download an extention called IE View. As I am at a dodgy uni, that didnt program our "connect" site properly, it doesnt let you use FIrefox, all you have to do is right-click and click on view in IE.

Very handy!