Joomla! tries to offer the same user friendliness as any program with a graphical user interface, such as Windows, KDE, Gnome, or Aqua (Mac OS X). This is unusual for websites and is made possible by the generous use of JavaScript and the integration of AJAX elements. JavaScript is executed locally on your computer and can also be deactivated in the browser at any time. If you deactivate it, you can no longer work in Joomla! administration.

Browsers, however, have been able to deal with JavaScript quite well for several years now and there aren't any more serious security concerns. Therefore, you should enable JavaScript. In this context, I would highly recommend the two open-source Internet browsers Mozilla or Firefox to Windows users. Both are more secure and easier to use than Internet Explorer. Both are significantly more secure, faster and more user friendly than Internet Explorer. The main difference, however, is that, in contrast to...