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Nowadays, no one is surprised by the statement about the importance of the Internet for both entertainment and serious work. It should be noted that the productivity of the workflow largely depends not so much on the speed of the connection, but on the convenience and reasonableness of the browser used.
If you do not know what browsers are and how they differ from each other - this article is especially for you. So let's get started! What kind of browsers exist? The list can be very long, but let's list the main "players" in this market:
- Internet Explorer.
- Opera.
- Firefox.
- Google Chrome and all its derivatives.
We will talk about all these "characters" now in more detail.
Internet Explorer
This is a real legend. Deservedly or not - everyone decides for himself, but no one will dispute the fact that the vast majority of experienced users started with him. In 2001, when the Internet in our country was almost in its infancy, and even in large cities Dial Up dominated, the sixth "donkey" was the only association with the word "browser".
Of course, someone knew about the Opera project, very rare geeks in the vastness of our country used Netscape, but the palm clearly belonged to IE, since there simply were no worthy alternatives at that time. For information - the history of Firefox began only in 2004, and the word "chromium" was perceived only as the name of a chemical element until 2008! Yes, the Google Chrome browser has appeared relatively recently!
It must be admitted that Internet Explorer was good for those years, and many of its features were completely unique. So, IE 6 became the first browser in the world that had "on board" the means of the P3P platform, which provided an advanced (in those years) level of user security when working on the network.
It is not surprising that due to its wide distribution and the presence of it by default in the OS Windows families it was the “donkey” that became the de facto standard for almost all government agencies in our country. To this day, normal work with the websites of state institutions, Sberbank, as well as all similar structures is possible only from under this browser. In many ways, this is also due to the use of ActiveX structures in it, which greatly simplify the creation of software components for such resources.
Disadvantages of a "living legend"
It is no coincidence that we constantly used the phrase "at that time." In 2001, IE was rightfully the leader, but ... Its creators completely forgot that the browser should be updated from time to time. Up until 2006, when Vista and IE7 arrived on the scene, there were no updates at all.
Competitors did not doze off, by that time they had already appeared: the legendary Opera 9, which is still revered by many as the best browser, Firefox 2, as well as several add-on browsers that used the IE engine (Maxthon, Avant Browser). All of them were more convenient, more functional and much safer than the hopelessly outdated Internet Explorer. The appearance of the seventh version of the situation did not save, since IE7 was in many ways the same sixth "donkey". Of the visible changes, one could only notice a slightly "refreshed" interface, and support for tabs, which in the same "Opera" were already in the seventh version (2005).
Add to this the terrible compatibility with HTML standards, the terrible rendering of pages and the terribly slow page loading speed. Not surprisingly, only IE 9 finally "became like a browser," as many publications wrote about it. Currently, the latest is the eleventh version, which is really not bad.
The problem is that there are a huge number of old releases (IE6 somehow got rid of), bugs (!) Of which had to be ported to the new Explorer. This was done in order to ensure that the old versions of sites created specifically for the "donkey" are adequately displayed in Internet Explorer 11. This approach does not add either popularity or trust to the product from Microsoft.
Alas, when working with state and municipal sites, you will not have special alternatives. However, there are exceptions: a few years ago, the German government officially urged municipal employees to use Firefox, as IE "does not meet modern security requirements." So what other browsers are out there?
Opera
Since we have mentioned this product several times, we will continue the story about it. It all started in Norway in 1994. Until 2005, versions were produced that did not have much popularity. Everything changed in 2006, when Opera 9 was released. At that time, it was the ideal. Judge for yourself:
- great work with tabs;
- built-in mail client;
- bit-torrent client, also built into the browser;
- work with most HTML standards;
- support for mouse gestures;
- the widest possibilities of customization;
- the ability to block ads without the use of third-party utilities.
And all this in a 2006 browser! In addition, we forgot to mention one more “killer feature” of Opera. This is the Turbo mode. What is the purpose of this option? Everything is simple. When it was activated, all traffic to the user's computer passed through the servers of Opera Software and was compressed several times along the way. In some cases, it was possible to save up to 80% of all traffic!
Considering that in those years of normal high-speed and unlimited internet was not even in large cities, this technology was a royal gift for users of our country and the entire former CIS. It is not surprising that in some regions the real market share of this browser was confidently approaching 50%, while in the world this figure rarely exceeded 3-4%.
In addition, Opera Mini appeared in 2009, which made normal Internet surfing possible even for owners of older phones. By the way, the phrase "free browsers" in modern users can only cause a smile, while "Opera" for smartphones for a long time was paid, and for desktops (up to Opera 5), this browser was distributed on a reimbursable basis.
Sunset
After the release of version 10.6, strange things began to happen to the company: constant reorganizations forced most of the old developers to leave, and users began to complain about the poor performance of their favorite browser. In 2013, a rather ridiculous event happened. The new management of the company announced a complete transition to the Blink engine, which is a development product of Google Corporation, as well as linking Opera to the Chromium project.
It is not difficult to guess what emotions all this aroused among users. They said that almost all new browsers are already Chrome clones, so the appearance of another player from the same series did not inspire anyone. In addition, the enormous dissatisfaction of both ordinary users and professionals was caused by the simple fact that, in fact, only the name remained from the old Opera.
No mouse gestures, no usual customization options... and even bookmarks in the new version was not! The developers swear that everything will be fixed “in the near future”, but this has been going on for the second year, and there is no particular progress. The company lost a huge number of users who partly went to Chrome, and someone started using Firefox.
Almost everyone agrees that the Opera project no longer exists: even if the developers return some of the old functionality to the browser (it will not be possible to “fasten” everything due to the features of the new engine), the entire program creation cycle will be tied to Chromium and Google itself. By the way, what are the browsers based on the Google product? We will talk about this below.
Google Chrome and its derivatives
The history of this browser, as we already mentioned, began in 2008. The very news that Google is going to create its own browser has caused a lot of controversy on the Internet. Someone rejoiced, some experts were more cautious in their forecasts, but the fact remains that the event was clearly outstanding. To date, the Chrome browser claims to be the "No. 1 browser", displacing not only IE, but even Firefox in this post. How did it happen?
When the new Internet browser just came out, everyone liked its tremendous speed. Many liked the ascetic and simple interface, which did not distract from work. However, the “first approximation” was not very successful, since almost all experienced users noted the complete absence of useful plug-ins, due to which the browser could not resist ads in any way, and poor integration with third-party applications (antiviruses, download managers, and others).
The beginning of success
For someone else, this could be a failure, but not for Google! The company's incredible capabilities and aggressive marketing policy have done their job: at first, when using a proprietary search engine, an offer was issued to “try a new browser”, and today Chrome checkboxes are available in almost every second shareware application (in the installation kit).
Soon, this particular browser was on the computer of almost every second user, and professionals increasingly began to use it. Again, the punchy policy of Google played its role, which very soon achieved full integration of its product. In addition, using account Google, users got access to Google projects like Drive, Mail, Docs, and more.
To be fair, Google (the browser) is a very safe product: the process separation policy is paying off. Malicious code it is difficult to get from the virtual "sandbox" into the production system. Among other things, Chrome has plugins for blocking ads and Flash content, integration systems with the most popular downloaders, and more. In 2014, the official x64 version appeared, which became even safer and faster.
Flaws
Alas, there are not enough of them. Firstly, the same fans of the old Opera really lack the ability to change the browser “for themselves”. The maximum that the WebKit engine gives is to apply a color scheme. All. More than a simple user is not supposed to do anything. Of course, you can use the Flag argument and “scrub” the browser from the inside, but you can’t do anything special even from there.
Secondly, there are serious claims to the confidentiality of user information. In general, Google has never hidden that all your data can be viewed for the presence of child pornography and information that can be classified as a “terrorist threat”, but this does not make it easier for suspicious individuals. The browser abundantly collects information about your search preferences and frequently visited pages, forming targeted advertising based on this data. However, all modern free browsers often sin with this.
It is shown not only on the pages themselves, but even in GMail mail. The latter, by the way, is extremely disliked in large companies, sometimes they directly prohibit employees from using it. Of course, there is not a single proven fact of leakage of any corporate data, but this measure is not superfluous ...
As for the "sky-high" speed, for today, call Google browser Chrome is no longer fast. With the plugins installed and the user account connected, the application (especially on older machines) does not start up quickly at all.
Chromium
After the Chromium license agreement scandal, in which the developers allowed themselves rather frivolous clauses about user privacy (they were later removed or changed), the Chromium project appeared. Unlike its "big brother", this browser is based on open source code, which anyone can change at their own discretion. In terms of features, it is not much different from the parent application, except for the ease of creating your own plug-ins.
It was on its basis that a huge mass of “chromium-like” programs appeared, which we will now talk about. In general, almost all new browsers that appear recently are exactly that in 90% of cases. This is due to the ease of adapting the code to your needs, and you don’t have to worry about updating “your” product, since all the work will lie on the shoulders of Google programmers.
"Yandex browser)
To date, it is the most successful fork (branch). The creator is the "domestic-Dutch" Yandex search engine. The first versions of Yandex (browser) differed from Chrome only in a different way. search engine Yes, slightly modified design, but today the situation has changed radically. So, there appeared: support for mouse gestures, intelligent search menus and other "buns", which gave rise to many users to call this browser "the successor to the old Opera". This fact in itself is surprising, especially given the biased attitude of professionals towards any fork of Chrome. Thus, the free Yandex browser has very good prospects.
"Amigo"
This is the complete opposite of the above project. Also a product of a domestic company, but this time the authorship belongs to the Mail.ru corporation. Alas, there are no "breakthrough" opportunities. Of the features - only close integration with all existing social networks, but it is rather difficult to consider this circumstance as a special advantage. In addition, "Amigo" (browser) also collects a bunch of advertising information, which is then shown to the user in abundance.
There is nothing more special about him. In addition, there are also such varieties of "Chrome":
- "Internet" (from the same Mail.ru, somewhat similar to "Yandex").
- "Uranus" (from Ucoz).
- Dragon (by Comodo).
- "Nichrom" (from "Rambler").
- Iron (German development, originally created to profit from the developers blog).
And many, many similar products. And what browsers are there besides this "variegated" family?
Firefox
Appeared in 2004 (as already mentioned above). It was developed on the basis of the mortal "ashes" of Netscape. The first versions were simply terrible, constantly hung and terribly slowed down. Of course, the collapse of the program was the most common occurrence. Time passed. In 2006, there was already Firefox 2, which was distinguished by good qualities, and the third version was included in the Guinness record holders (several million people downloaded it in the first day).
Why is this browser so liked by users from all over the world? First of all, its "omnivorous". While some developers relied on functionality (Opera), others on beauty (Safari), and Microsoft did nothing at all, the Mozilla Foundation team collected all the HTML standards, at least theoretically found on the Internet. As a result, their browser is a kind of "reference". If the site does not open normally in Fox, then it is unlikely to open somewhere else.
In addition, numerous plug-ins have become the reason for success. With the help of them, you can turn the browser into a multifunctional "combine", in terms of capabilities, almost surpassing the operating system! In particular, the Tor browser, created on its basis, largely uses the capabilities of various extensions designed to improve the level of user anonymity on the Internet.
In addition, even with a dozen or two extensions, Mozilla starts very quickly even on older machines, which you can’t wait for from the same Chrome.
Finally, this browser, unlike almost all solutions on the market, can be flexibly customized to your needs, and the available themes will help you bring the interface even closer to old versions of Opera, Chrome, or even old IE6. It is because of the latter circumstance that experienced users often seek to install the Firefox browser.
Flaws
These include not too high security of the native (without installed extensions) applications. However, without established Firefox extensions in general is a very average browser without any special features. Beginners do not always know which plugin and for what purposes they need to install. In addition, such add-ons are not always good programmatically, and therefore often cause memory leaks and even crashes of the browser itself.
These are the main browsers. This list is far from complete, but in the article we have given the most common varieties of such programs. Of course, we haven't talked about Safari (which is used in Apple's OS), as well as many other browsers, many of which are leaders in Asian markets, but these products are quite specific. In any case, they are used quite rarely, in our country you are unlikely to find a user on whose computer they would be installed.
Many people tend to use the same browser for years that they once liked because of its user-friendly interface or appearance. However, there are a lot of browsers, they are updated and improved, so it can be difficult to understand which one is better. Below are 10 good web browsers that work for free.
Note! This list is not ordered in order of preference.
Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, iOS, Chrome OS.
When Google first introduced Chrome in 2009, it quickly gained popularity because it was the fastest web browser at the time. Now he has competitors.
Apart from the basic browser features like bookmark management, extensions, themes, incognito mode, etc., another feature that deserves attention is profile management. It allows multiple people to use the same browser without receiving browsing history, downloads, and other information. For users who are annoyed by ads, Google is about to launch an ad filter for Chrome.
Another thing that makes Chrome one of the best apps, is cross-device support. The web browser can easily sync your browsing history, tabs, bookmarks, passwords, etc. across all devices if you are logged into your Google account.
2 Mozilla Firefox
Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, iOS, BSD (unofficial port).
In 2017, Firefox returned to the market with new version Firefox 57 called Quantum. The new Firefox is much faster than its predecessors. Updated user interface Firefox and many new features attract many users. The built-in tool that allows you to take screenshots from the screen is one of the most convenient unique features.
3.Microsoft Edge
Everyone knows that Microsoft released Edge to maintain the lost respect for their old Internet Explorer browser. Now it seems that the Edge is undoubtedly one of the the best programs for Windows 10, and more recently for Android and iOS.
Of course, few people after using browsers such as Chrome or Mozilla will want to switch to a new browser, but Microsoft has something to offer its potential users.
These features include:
- you can set aside tabs to make room for new browser tabs;
- one section provides access to bookmarks, search history, downloads, etc.;
- The built-in Notes extension is very useful, it allows you to add notes, highlight something, write, and also save a web page on your device.
As far as extensions go, this can be a bit of a downside. Microsoft Edge has only 76 supported extensions, all available in the Microsoft Store. One of the reasons it makes sense to switch to Edge is that it integrates better with Windows 10 than any other browser.
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4 Opera
Supported platforms: Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS, basic phones.
It is well known to those who have had to use it on keypads. mobile phones Java support. This is probably the oldest web browser currently in active development. However, it has improved enough to find it on the list of the best internet browsers for Windows and others. operating systems. It is often considered the best alternative to Firefox.
The PC version of the web browser includes some features that were previously reserved for smartphones, such as data compression mode and battery saver.
Other features of this browser include the following:
You can use Opera to get daily news with the Personal News feature, where you can add news sources of your choice.
5. Chromium is an open source alternative to Chrome
Supported platforms: Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, BSD.
In appearance and performance, Chromium is the same as Chrome
If you are currently using Google Chrome, you will have no problem switching to its open source counterpart, which is also available on Linux systems.
| Functions | Chrome | Chromium |
|---|---|---|
| Updates | Chrome uses GoogleUpdate for Windows to automatically update to the latest version | It is not available for Chromium. You will have to update the browser manually |
| Usage and crash tracking reports | Chrome sends data to Google servers. This includes general data such as information about your device and OS, Chrome settings, sites visited that contain malware, search queries, etc. | Also no this feature |
| Sandbox | Chrome and Chromium have Sandbox support. It is always enabled in the case of Google Chrome | For Chromium, some Linux distributions may disable the Sandbox feature |
| Adobe Flash plugin | Google Chrome supports a version of the Adobe Pepper API that is automatically updated with Chrome | Chromium does not support it, due to open source |
In appearance and performance, Chromium is the same as Chrome. You can sign in with your Google account, sync data, download extensions, and more. However, there are differences that may help users make the best choice. For example, this alternative Chrome browser do not support automatic updates, does not come with a built-in player, does not support proprietary audio codecs, etc.
Note! Chromium is being developed as a speed release, which means that features are built into a new build more often than Chrome, on an almost daily basis. This is the reason why an open source browser can crash more often than Chrome.
6. Vivaldi - customizable browser
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Vivaldi is only one year old, but he still ranks among the top web browsers. It was created by Opera Software co-founder John Stevenson von Techchner and Tatsuki Tomita. When using Vivaldi, you'll quickly notice its responsive interface that changes to match the color scheme of the website you're browsing. Being a Chromium-enabled browser, it supports Chrome extensions.
The browser is very similar to Opera, it has the same sidebar on the left side. But the ability to customize the address bar, tab bar, and more makes Vivaldi the best web browser. Additional settings include adding custom keyboard shortcuts and mouse actions to taste.
7. Torch Browser - browser for downloading torrent files
Supported platforms: Windows.
It may not be as popular as Chrome, Firefox, or Edge, but Torch Browser certainly deserves a spot on the top 10 internet browsers list. This is because of the features it provides. If you're a fan of the BitTorrent world, you'll love Torch Browser because it comes with a built-in torrent downloader.
There is a media grabber that can be used to download streaming video and audio files from web pages. It seems that this top web browser, which also includes a download accelerator, is intended primarily for users who download material every day. The browser can also play partially downloaded videos and torrents.
8. Maxthon Cloud Browser
Supported platforms: Windows, MacOS Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone.
Maxthon, in existence since 2002, was developed primarily as a web browser for Windows, but versions for other platforms have appeared later. The developers are promoting Maxthon as a cloud browser. However, the PR gimmick no longer seems exclusive as almost all browsers now support cloud syncing.
The free web browser has many useful tools:
- to capture video from web pages;
- built-in Adblock Plus;
- night mode;
- mail client;
- password manager;
- note-taking tool, etc.
It also provides access to common Windows tools, such as Notepad, Calculator, etc.
9. Safari - Made for Apple Fans
Supported platforms: macOS, iOS.
It can be a good alternative to Google Chrome and Firefox. Safari was previously available for Windows, but Apple bought it out a few years ago. This web browser can now only be used by macOS and iOS users.
The web browser includes a customizable toolbar, tab search, browsing in reading mode, iCloud sync, and more. Like the Share button in Edge, Safari users can share their content with AirDrop without even leaving the web browser .
10. UC Browser - Fast Browser Made in China
Supported platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, basic phones.
UC Browser is already considered one of the best web browsers for Android. Appearance The PC version of the UC Browser is as attractive as the other famous browsers we see on the market. UC Browser has a built-in password manager and cloud sync capabilities with other devices. Many users are attracted to the built-in VPN.
Creating a new browser today is easier than ever - there is Chromium, which can be forked and added any functionality. Companies do this according to the same logic that toolbars were once created for - it's just an attempt to drive their brand into the user and force him to use other company products. But when it's done by independent developers, the product's purpose is to make its mark in a virtually static browser market. Don't think - I don't believe that you will switch to one of the indie browsers. But seeing what they offer is interesting, isn't it?
To pass or not?
When it seems that everything that is possible has already been said in some area, attempts to do something differently are breathtaking: at first you think it’s wild and utopian, but as a result, you begin to look at market leaders in a new way. For the same reason, in the December issue of ][ we talked about such "weird" mobile operating systems as Tizen, Firefox OS or Maemo. Therefore, in my opinion, when talking about alternative browsers, it is incorrect to put the question squarely: to switch or not. No, you definitely won't. But you can try to repeat the functionality you are interested in in your favorite browser - for this, in each case, I tried to find the appropriate extensions.
The idea of creating a browser that interacts closely with popular social networks has long haunted the minds of developers. There were many attempts to create such a harvester, but, perhaps, Rockmelt did a better job. No wonder they were able to get serious financial investments.
The project of the same name was launched in 2009 and immediately enlisted the support of one of the founders of Netscape. A year later, the first beta version was released, built on the Chromium source code, in a short time it managed to collect a decent number of fans. The main feature of Rockmelt was unobtrusiveness. Integration with Facebook and Twitter was implemented as an additional functionality, not an annoying addition.
Rockmelt may have had a bright future, but in 2012 the developers abandoned the desktop version and focused on creating an iOS app. Despite drastic changes, mobile app was born quickly and turned out quite interesting.
So, we are offered a solution that is interesting primarily for the interface. Browser control centers around a single line of input. It is both an address bar and a navigator for various content groups. For example, you can choose a certain topic and immediately get a pack of thumbnails of new posts that correspond to it. The presence of additional gestures allows you to perform a number of operations (sharing, likes) with a single click or swipe.
Thus, together with the browser, we get a content generator. At the same time, we have the opportunity to quite easily influence the conditions for issuing materials. You just need to go to any site and click on the “Follow” pimp. The resource is added to the watch list (RSS feed is taken into account), and new materials will be added to the personal news feed.
Extensions:
- Content generator. Plugin for Google Chrome Feedly;
- New materials by category. Plugin for Google Chrome: StumbleUpon;
- Interaction with social networks (publications, sharing, and so on). Plugin for Google Chrome: Buffer.
S.R.Ware Iron
Project audience: conspiracy theorists
The first releases of Google Chrome (like Chromium, by the way) made a lot of noise. Users paid attention not only to an interesting interface and speed of work, but also to a couple of points in the license agreement that deal a blow to privacy.
After that, a boom of articles on the topic “Big Brother is watching you” began, eventually forcing Google to reconsider its ambitions. Despite this, Chrome still has several features that somehow violate the user's personal space.
For example, everyone knows that immediately after installation, Google Chrome generates a unique identifier that is transmitted to the company's server. The "suggestions" feature works in a similar way. All data entered is sent to Google for the purpose of issuing search suggestions. Approximately in the same vein, there is a discussion about other nightmares: the background update service, sending error reports, and so on.
SRWare is ready to solve all the problems voiced. In fact, this is the same Google Chrome, but with the language cut off. It does not send any information to the Google server, but it also brings a few nice features:
- offline installer;
- built-in ad blocker;
- the ability to change the User-Agent.
Verdict: The solution is primarily for conspiracy theorists. The browser has few additional functions, and all of them are implemented using the appropriate extensions. As a result, it turns out that all the benefits come down to providing an additional level of privacy.
CoolNovo
Project audience: web developers, enthusiasts
Another project that grew out of a fork of Chromium, CoolNovo compares favorably with similar alternatives. Firstly, developers from the Middle Kingdom set ambitious goals for themselves, and do not just create another clone with a couple of additional extensions. Secondly, they position their solution as a full replacement for Google Chrome. The idea of such a solution managed to win the hearts of users, and the browser itself received a number of awards.
One of the most interesting and useful features-IE Tab. My main activity is partly related to the development of web applications, and this implies the need to test whether the layout is displayed correctly in browsers using different rendering engines. IE Tab simplifies the process of testing in Internet Explorer. It eliminates the need to run a separate copy of IE, and allows you to change the engine used for rendering with one click.
Gesture control also deserves special attention. At one time, I used to use this functionality in Opera, and I must say that the implementation in CoolNovo is just as good.
About the inviolability of personal space, the developers adhere to the same views as the guys from the SRWare Iron project. All secret transfers of information to the company's servers are cut to the root.
Of the other most interesting features, it is worth noting:
- instant translation of pages into other languages (via Google Translate);
- creating screenshots of a page or a selected area;
- quick clearing of history;
- a separate side bar for frequently used widgets and extensions;
- ad blocker.
Verdict: CoolNovo has been a leader among alternative builds based on Chromium for a long time. Today, it continues to hold its ground and is still a good solution for users who want to get an upgraded browser out of the box. The only sad thing is that recently CoolNovo has become less frequently updated. If it goes on like this, then sooner or later a competitor in the face of Chrome will throw it out of the race.
Extensions:
- Fast and flexible cleaning of history, cookies and other files of network activity. Plugin for Google Chrome Click&Clean Click&Clean ;
- Link shortener. Plugin for Google Chrome URL Shortener;
- Gesture control. Plugin for Google Chrome: CrxMouse or Gestures for Chrome;
- Reading mode (without displaying pictures and extra layout elements). Plugin for Google Chrome: iReader or Clearly;
- Button for quick subscription to RSS. Plugin for Google Chrome: RSS Subscription Extension ;
- Super drag. Plugin for Google Chrome: Super Drag;
- Interpreter. Plugin for Google Chrome: Google Translate.
Maxthon
Project audience: All inclusive lovers
Maxthon is one of those projects that have experienced a rebirth. He first saw the light at the beginning of the 2000s under the pseudonym MyIE. Then it was a convenient wrapper for the donkey IE and a number of useful functions. It had a built-in download manager, tabs instead of separate windows, and other goodies.
When the Firefox boom began, and subsequently Google Chrome, MyIE was forced to go into the shadows for a major overhaul. Total straightening brought it back with a new name, updated feature set and a completely different face.
Today, Maxthon is more like a powerful router than just a browser. As many as two engines are hosted under the hood of the rpg - WebKit and Trident (used in Internet Explorer). Moreover, unlike most similar solutions, Maxthon is able to independently determine the pages for which the use of Trident is more preferable (as a rule, these are old sites). I specifically took out one old project from the pantry, adapted for viewing in IE, and tried to look at it with Maxthon. Without thinking twice, the walker immediately switched the display to retro mode and rendered the page using Trident. In addition to working with two engines at the same time, Maxthon's biggest strengths are its own cloud and the availability of versions for mobile platforms (Android, iOS). Your own cloud not only allows you to store various small information such as the history of visits, a list open pages and things like that, but also quite suitable for storing files.
For example, I was very pleased with the ability to save files from a web page with one click to the cloud. This function looks most advantageous when working on a mobile phone / tablet. The usefulness of Maxthon does not end there, but rather just begins. Among them:
- gesture support;
- the SuperDrop function, which simplifies interaction with the browser interface in the absence of a mouse;
- ad blocker;
- completely redesigned application interface (not just another Chrome clone);
- simultaneous processing of search results from several search servers;
- view pages in reading mode (without unnecessary information);
- saving videos from YouTube;
- mute the sound on any page;
- simultaneous viewing of several tabs in one window;
- download manager;
- own extension store;
- setting an arbitrary refresh time for open pages;
- night surf mode. When this mode is activated, Maxthon darkens the bright background of the pages, thereby reducing eye strain;
- improved performance and more.
Verdict: Maxthon will appeal to both casual users and hardcore geeks looking for new adventures. Availability of versions for mobile platforms and a full-fledged personal cloud - two key features, allowing Maxthon to beat many competitors. Combine this with good performance, multiple wins in web standards compliance tests, and you have a near-perfect, but little-known browser.
Extensions:
- Retromode (page rendering using the IE engine). Plugin for Google Chrome: IE Tab ;
- Creation of screenshots. Plugin for Google Chrome: Webpage ScreenShot ;
- Night mode. Plugin for Google Chrome: Hacker Vision or Turn Off the Lights for comfortable watching videos;
- Password storage. Plugin for Google Chrome: LastPass;
- Ad blocker. Plugin for Google Chrome: AdBlock;
- Built-in notepad with the ability to store notes in the cloud. Plugin for Google Chrome: Memo Notepad;
- Resource sniffer. Plugin for Google Chrome: Web Developer.
Project audience: lovers of fresh
Chromium is the father of many WebKit-based walkers. It forms the foundation of almost every new browser, and it is hardly possible to shake its dominant position.
So, you probably already know that it is on this project that all new items are tested before they get into Google Chrome. Support for new HTML5 features, fixing terrible bugs, new interface - all this is primarily received by Chromium users. Alas, you have to pay for the frequency of updates with stability. Major problems that do not allow you to work normally with the browser are rare, but aptly.
It is quite difficult to single out some original interface features or features, since they are more an implementation of new HTML5 features and are relevant for web developers, and not mere mortals.
Nevertheless, Chromium still has a number of differences that can interest a simple user. For example:
- no error reporting;
- the RLZ identifier is not transferred to the company's servers;
- there is no Updater hanging in the background;
- only open and free media formats are supported;
- performance is very high.
Verdict: A special version of Google Chrome for enthusiasts and geeks. All the latest appears here, and the named user groups will definitely like it. Chromium is unlikely to be suitable for mere mortals, since this is a product primarily for testing. And there are few users eager to be the first to test, say, the Battery API.
Avant Browser
Project audience: web developers
The primary goal of Avant Browser developers is to provide users with an easy way to combine the work of engines within one application. It would seem that the task is not easy, but looking at Avant Browser, you are convinced of the opposite. The developers were not only able to bring together all the popular engines under one wrapper, but also came up with an easy way to switch between them. Changing the rendering engine is done in a couple of mouse clicks.
This is where the super-useful functions end, and remain typical for such solutions:
- unpretentious cloud storage, capable of storing RSS subscriptions, favorites, passwords and other information;
- ad/pop-up blocker;
- creating screenshots of pages;
- simple implementation of gesture control;
- creating aliases for pages, with which you can quickly go to frequently visited sites;
- built-in RSS reader;
- mail client.
Verdict: Avant Browser cannot be considered as a complete application for everyday use. This is more of a specialized solution that can serve web developers well, but not the average user. There are simply no other interesting features in Avant Browser.
Browser - software required in every computer. You can choose and download a browser for Windows 7, 8, 10 for free on our website.
We have collected the most popular latest Russian browser versions of 2018.
Why is it needed? Firstly, it is designed to work on the Internet (and this is necessary everywhere these days). It opens web pages and all kinds of web documents. Secondly, the browser also comes to the rescue in managing the machine, making it easy to view computer files and their directories. Regarding the management of web applications - also to the browser.
To date, browsers for Windows - a truly great variety. You can download the best browsers for Windows from our website. And they differ not only in the shortcut that you see on the desktop (although it’s a sin to complain here, the developers tried to make each one individual and not like the others). all sorts of additional functions, built-in extensions that give the user all the new features and make life easier on the network. One gets the feeling that developers from different companies are just competing with each other. And, perhaps, somewhere it is. The competition among browsers is serious, so you have to puzzle over how to stand out so that users choose your product. You can download several browsers and try them out, leaving the most convenient for you.
Nevertheless, if we discard all the additional "goodies", the browsers look very similar. Even despite the fact that they were created using different engines. This is due to international standards that all developers follow. They do this not out of hopelessness (no one twists their arms and does not force them to work ONLY like that). However, uniform requirements make it possible to ensure that all information will be displayed correctly in the browser, and the user will not want to put the mixer in his eyes when he sees the open page.
Browsers are distributed for free, they don’t take up much space, they don’t conflict with each other (unless everyone wants to be the “Default Browser” without fail). So it is not uncommon for several such programs to be installed on one computer at once, according to the principle “each is good in something of his own.” This option is also convenient when several users work on the same machine at once - each has its own browser, and there are no problems with saving tabs, bookmarks and passwords.
So you can start downloading from our site right now as many browsers as you need, and those that you like. If it suddenly turns out that you made a mistake, and the browser of your dreams is not hidden behind the “beautiful label”, you can always replace it with another one.
No user can do without one of the most important computer programs- browser. It is a kind of conductor between the user and the worldwide Internet and allows you to access information. Their list is not limited to well-known names. There are several dozen more interesting web browsers.
The popular browser Google Chrome was developed by the giant Google in 2008. It is the simplest and fastest due to the lack of many functions. This browser has a built-in flash player that allows you not to download videos for viewing. The second most popular place is occupied by a free browser Mozilla Firefox. It has a convenient menu, can work with Linux, Windows, Ubuntu. This is the easiest and most flexible browser that allows you to manage with a large number of plugins. Mozilla Firefox with tons of new innovations and stable job- the best option for beginners.
