12 things you need to know about IE9 Internet Explorer 9: the best and worst features Howard Wen, Computerworld US
Microsoft released the beta version of its latest web browser, Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), only a little over two weeks ago. However, since then we've been using the 32bit Windows Vista and 64bit Windows 7 versions every day in our routine web surfing. Here are six things we"ve discovered we really like about IE9 . And six which we think could use some more work before IE9 sees a final release.
Just over a month ago, Microsoft unveiled the latest beta version of Internet Explorer 9. And in this regard, the journalists of the PCAdvisor portal talked about six things in this browser that they liked. And about six that need to be urgently finalized.
six good news
1. He's really fast
Overall, running IE9 proved to be indeed faster than the competition, especially when we tested both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of IE9 on "heavy" sites like Facebook and Gmail, as well as flash-heavy sites. , such as YouTube.
We also tried IE9 32-bit and 32-bit Google Chrome on the well-known browser performance test. On a six-year-old laptop with Windows Vista as its primary system, Chrome was able to render 20 fish at a horrendous 1fps. Internet Explorer 9? About 15 fish with 20 frames.
In addition to better code, IE9 uses GPU on a video card, this means at least that the processing of processor-loading applications, such as flash animations, will fall on the shoulders of the video card.
2. Clearer font
IE9 offers new fonts that make small text clearer and easier to read. This becomes much more obvious when comparing Gmail on IE9 and the latest Chrome beta. Not only was the font darker and more legible on IE9, it was also thin and narrow, allowing more text to fit on the screen. It can be scaled and stretched, which can also be called a big plus.
3. URL + search bar = convenience
Now the address input panel is combined with the window for search engines. Type in a word or phrase and the icons for the search engines you've chosen to use in IE9 will appear. Click on the search engine icon, then on the Enter key, and the search results will be displayed in the window.
We came to the conclusion that the browser's processing of several search engines at the same time is fast and convenient.
4. Pulling tabs
This feature became popular thanks to Chrome, and now IE9 allows you to do the same. Grab the tab with the mouse and drag it to free place windows, release and the tab will become a separate browser window. Everything works here in exactly the same way as in Chrome (approx. "Reformer": unlike Firefox, where the page is not just dragged, but also reloaded at the same time).
Inverse function also implemented: grab a tab or an entire window with the mouse, drag them to another window and they will merge, combining all the tabs in one window. In the beta version, both functions work flawlessly.
5. Too many add-on warnings
If your IE9 is tangled up with too many add-ons, either harmless or dangerous, the browser will warn you at launch. It will show a list of these very add-ons and offer to choose those that can be disabled, or skip this step and continue working on.
We find this feature extremely useful as it allows us to have complete control over the number of extensions and add-ons. And think of the undeniable advantage when the browser warns you about any spyware, useless toolbars, or other annoying things that you forgot about after installation.
In Windows 7, you can pin links to the taskbar operating system, turning them into icons that open pages when you click on them. Essentially, this feature turns the site into a "virtual application". By the way, Chrome has the same "trick".
Now let's talk about the bad
1. Overloaded interface
In truth, a large area of the screen is still given over to a web page. But this is by default and then you will see what will happen when you activate the favorites panel and the panel command line, both of which take up space below the URL and tab input bar. Also, and the status bar requires extra bed.
The problem lies precisely in this very URL input panel combined with a tab bar. If you have a lot of tabs open (as is usually the case), they start to crawl on top of each other. Also, when you use the Favorites bar and the command line bar at the same time, the tabbed page doesn't always look the way it should.
2. Strange color scheme
We found the tab colors to be very unusual. When we had multiple tabs open, they came in different colors, such as baby blue, mauve, or yellow, in all sorts of different shades. Even when the pages were fully loaded, these colors remained. Why is this innovation necessary?
3. Frequently Visited Sites Page
IE9 has a new start page with large icons for frequently visited sites, apparently inspired by a similar feature in Opera. Each open empty tab contains 10 such icons. Click on the desired icon and a new tab will open, starting a connection to the selected page.
However, as in the case of an incomprehensible color scheme, an additional graphic information helps to use this function very weakly. Each icon has a label, and the length of this label depends on how often you visit a particular site (“always”, “often”, and “sometimes”). Are you perplexed? Yes, it would be equally safe to assume that the length of the string depends on the memory used or the processor load.
And, finally, the color of the line under the icon is based on one of the colors (!) of the site's icon and, again, does not make any sense.
4. New download manager
While this is certainly a huge improvement over the bootloader previous versions IE, the new download manager, apparently does not recognize some types of files that can be downloaded with it (including image files).
5. No progress in bookmarking
To put it simply, editing the "Favorites" list is still the same as before. There are no improvements, at least not in beta (ie renaming, deleting, moving bookmarks).
True, to be completely honest, none of the major browsers allows for really convenient bookmark management. We hope this will be one of the things that the IE9 developers will pay close attention to before the final version of the browser is released.
6. Last goodbye to XP owners
Like all the latest innovations from Microsoft (for example, Windows Live Essentials 2011), IE9 does not support Windows XP. So, XP owners, you'll have to live forever with IE8.
Today, without the Internet, it is difficult to imagine everyday life. There are many on the web useful information, learn about breaking news, communicate, find friends. However, for a full-fledged work on the Internet, a high-quality browser is required. The problem is that there are many various programs And ordinary user difficult to decide on optimal solution. Although now and having already tested several options, choose the really best one.
We get acquainted with the functionality of Yandex and Chrome
Now browser developers are constantly improving their product, adding new features and capabilities. Now Yandex and Chrome are especially popular. They have a lot in common, but there is also a certain difference.
For surfing it is more convenient to use Chrome. He stands out simple interface, and also contains many interesting additions. In addition, this browser works effectively on many mobile devices, so it remains extremely popular.
Yandex browser also offers users several interesting solutions. Yes, he has good protection from various malware. It also efficiently loads pages if there is a weak Internet speed. This browser is also chosen by programmers, as it stands out with huge opportunities for customization.
Mozilla Firefox and Opera
Two more fairly popular browsers that many modern users install. Mozilla is the most functional browser, but it is quite demanding on the PC. For it to work effectively, solid resources are required.
Opera, on the other hand, is a less demanding browser that stands out for its rich history. It has a simple and intuitive interface, a lot of additional plugins. Great option for novice users.
So, today we have to study browsers. Types, features and differences this software- that's what you should pay attention to. In fact this question It's not that hard once you figure out what's what. And few have heard of browsers. In the modern world, this software has been an integral part of standard software for a long time. So only beginners don't know about it. Let's try to understand what exactly we are talking about, as well as what types and differences browsers have. Then you can choose the most the best option for your computer.
Window to the Internet
To begin with, you will have to study the very concept of a browser. Types of browsers and their capabilities - the question is already more simple. To begin with, it is important to understand what exactly is at stake. What software are we dealing with?
A browser is a so-called window to the Internet. An application that serves to access the network and visit various web pages. Sometimes it is also called an Internet browser. The origin of the term is very easy to understand. Here comes to the rescue English language. After all, if you think about it, then browse is to browse. A browser, respectively, is a program that helps to view a variety of Internet resources. It would seem that nothing is difficult. But there are different types browsers. And the possibilities of this software are diverse. What you should pay attention to? What are internet browsers? What to choose for yourself?
Standard set
The thing is that our today's subject of discussion is endowed with various possibilities. It all depends on which option is in front of you. But in general, the functionality of browsers converges. What can be included in it? Which standard functions included in all such programs?
There are different types of browsers. Usually, among the standard functions, web browsing and other Internet resources are distinguished. That is, any browser will allow you to engage in so-called Internet surfing.
You can also add interesting pages to bookmarks. They will be saved as a separate address in the corresponding menu item of your browser. Another opportunity that every Internet browser has.
Plus, here you can save passwords and logins from web pages. Usually this happens automatically, the user only needs to confirm the action. The function of the built-in search through also takes place.
Another very interesting feature that everyone has existing species browsers is work with the so-called history of visits. You can turn it off at any time or see when and what page you visited. This item is also called privacy settings.
As you can see, there are a lot of options. The standard set of functions of all browsers does not differ much. Is that the signatures of the menu items. But the possibilities don't end there. Each user is able to independently expand the functionality. More on this later. First you need to know what browsers can be. Types, differences, pros and cons of each - that's what many are interested in.
"Chromium"
Let's start with the most popular, common and successful option. This is a browser called Google Chrome. Actually, this is the brainchild of the famous "Google". A similar Internet browser appeared not so long ago, around 2008. But now it has won the hearts of many users.
The fastest, most productive and easy to use and configure option. It is convenient to work with him. There are almost no failures and malfunctions, the operating system does not load at startup. Chrome became popular due to the lack of high requirements for computer resources, as well as for security.
If you work with Google a lot, then this is the perfect option for you. There is a special menu for working with "Google"-account. Very handy if you think about it. By the way, "Chrome" is suitable even for weak computers. This is what attracts many people. browsers, as a rule, require several times more computer resources than Chrome.
"Mozilla"
Nevertheless, there is still competition among Internet browsers. In second place is Mozilla Firefox. This content is somewhat reminiscent of Chrome, but has existed longer than the brainchild of Google. True, Mozilla is more demanding on the computer. It loads the system to a greater extent. Nevertheless, it remains popular and in demand to this day.
Why? All types of these are now being studied) have their pros and cons. Chrome has low demands and speed. And Mozilla has speed and huge possibilities in the field of settings. That is, the functionality of the software. It is Mozilla Firefox that has advanced settings that allow you to use all the features of the utility as accurately as possible. In principle, if you are not a fan of Google, and your computer is not too old, you can use Mozilla.
"Opera"
What other browsers are there? Their types are varied. But among the most popular still distinguish "Opera". This is a rather old, but no less common browser. Its main advantage is the functionality of the software. It's expanded to the max. After installing the application, the user receives a whole set of useful browser extensions that will help expand the standard functions. That is, you do not need to download and install anything yourself. A lot of settings, functions and buttons - what an advanced user needs.
Only here Opera is demanding because of the capabilities of the computer. Moreover, it is difficult for a beginner to understand this browser. Indeed, in it, as already mentioned, a lot of various functions are hidden. In principle, a good option for those who are already familiar with the Internet. Of course, a computer is required more powerful than for the same Mozilla. But this is not such a problem.
"Explorer"
We have almost analyzed all the popular types of browsers. Possibilities of each utility - too. Now it is worth paying attention to the most popular, or rather, to the constantly occurring option. It does not please users too much, but sometimes there is simply no choice. This is a program called Internet Explorer.
Perhaps every user is familiar with this software. This is a standard Internet browser that is included in the list of Microsoft programs. Demanding on a computer, not very functional. Security is "lame", and the speed of work leaves much to be desired.
Most often, "Explorer" is called a browser for downloading browsers. This means that on a "clean" operating system you will use Explorer only once - while you download the installation file for yourself from another browser. Few people are working with the Explorer now. Many people notice: the computer slows down very much during the launch of this utility. Even the most powerful game. Therefore, it is recommended not to "talk" with Internet Explorer too often. Interestingly, it is often called "Donkey". Probably for the speed of work and stubbornness.
"Yandex"
Recently, another option has become popular. Browsers (the types of which we have almost fully explored along with the possibilities of each offer) are all free and available. Many programmers are trying to create and promote their Internet browser. Relatively recently, Yandex.Browser appeared. This is the brainchild of Yandex.
Actually, it is similar to something with "Chrome". Only now "Google" offers a simpler and user-friendly interface. In addition, Chrome has more functionality than Yandex. Although the speed, security and demands on the computer are almost the same.
It is easy to guess that "Yandex.Browser" is adapted to work with the search engine of the same name. If you constantly work with a Yandex account, then this particular browser will make your life easier. It has everything you need for the convenience of such users. There are no other significant differences.
Apple
So we learned what browsers can be. The types, differences, and features of each are now not such a mystery. But all previous utilities were invented for Windows. Do not forget that there is also MacOS, Apple products.
For such users, there is their own, "proprietary" browser - Apple Safari. Not endowed with any features. It's just an Internet browser from Apple for MacOS. Something like "Explorer". Only it works better, faster and does not irritate users.
Usually those who use Apple work with Safari on the Internet. It has the most common, unencumbered settings, a clear and discreet interface. So you can pay attention to it. Especially if you have macOS.
Possibilities
This is the end of the conversation about the types of browsers. The most popular, safe and used options were presented to our attention. Moreover, it is now clear what functions are in a particular software. But, as already mentioned, it is possible to expand the functionality of any Internet browser, to give opportunities that were not originally there.
How exactly is this done? By installing special extensions and plugins. These are peculiar additional functions embedded in the browser. Each view has its own extensions. You just need to download and enable them in the software settings.
What are plugins and extensions? Any. Here you can find both ad protection and applications for downloading videos / music from social networks, and just some mini-games, as well as entertainment software. In general, the list can be continued indefinitely. So, the possibilities of browsers are not limited by anything. Unless the resources of your computer and the creativity of developers.
What to choose
Which browser to choose for work? This is decided by each user for himself. In any case, preference is given to safe and fast options. If you use a "Google" account or just a search engine of the same name, and you need a fast software that guarantees the safety of surfing the net - the choice is Chrome. In second place is Yandex.Browser (of course, if you use the capabilities of this hosting). It is also recommended to opt for Mozilla.
Opera is a browser for advanced users. Beginners are not recommended to contact him. But from the "Explorer" it is preferable to refuse. It is this software that, as a rule, brings a lot of problems to users. Consider this factor when choosing a browser. The final decision is up to you!
A web browser is a program for displaying and viewing content from the Internet, a global network of numerous data servers interconnected by communication channels. Browsers on computers / laptops or smartphones with Android are used by everyone without exception. By importance given type programs comes immediately after the operating system. Not sure? Turn off the Internet and think about what you will do on your PC now. Immediately 90% of cases will disappear, right?
A browser is almost synonymous with the word "Internet" for many, which is why its choice is so important. Let's take a look at the top 10 best browsers for Windows 10 in 2019.
1. Yandex is the best and fastest browser for Windows
Great emphasis is placed on safety. The search engine knows where and what, so it cleverly blocks suspicious sites, pop-ups, automatic downloads any garbage and other harmful activity. Many people like to read the personal Zen news feed. You can enable an efficient turbo mode. Smart search bar understands different types requests: will show the weather, exchange rate, etc. without going to the sites. Mountains of applications, very high page launch speed, mouse gesture control, advanced built-in reader, translator, appearance customization - all these are elements of the best browser on the market.
pros
Minuses
- For those who do not use Yandex services, the browser loses a significant part of its advantages;
- Occasionally, there are problems with the transfer of browsing history and settings.
2. Google Chrome
The application was created based on a free build of Chromium from a hybrid of WebKit engines from the Safari browser and V8. This concept was brought to mind by many major developers (Opera, Yandex incl.). The first public version of the browser from the concept was assembled by the guys from Google, calling it "Chrome". Great emphasis in the product is placed on security: there is a database of phishing, malicious resources, which is regularly updated. The browser works with many processes that have separate low priorities. Works stably, the interface is simple, thoughtful. It has its own task manager in "additional tools".
pros
- Recognizable and simple design, ergonomic interface;
- Cross-platform, fast data synchronization across all devices;
- Separate panel Google services, which are available under a single account;
- Hundreds of thousands of additions for all conceivable tasks;
- Automatic mode and high frequency updates;
- Convenient incognito mode;
- High level of security and speed of work, Sandbox technology for protection against hacks;
- Task Manager to monitor the resources in use.
Minuses
3 Mozilla Firefox
Offered high level user data security. You can turn on blocking all ads in the settings. The bookmarks bar in the form of tabs is convenient and looks nice. The dark design of the interface will appeal to many. All this consumes slightly less system resources than other popular solutions. It works smoothly, stably, although not super fast (performance can be adjusted). There is support for WebVR and WASM for toy lovers. Updates are automatic by default. Out of the box, there are a lot of settings that are interesting for web developers. Interface customization is flexible: you can change themes, icon settings and toolbars.
pros
- Well suited for web developers due to rich built-in tools and additionally installable plugins;
- You can customize it in detail for yourself, achieving an individual look and set of features;
- Includes NoScript and AdBlock security plugins;
- Convenient built-in document reader;
- Side panel bookmarks (Ctrl+B) easy to use;
- High reliability.
Minuses
- In terms of speed, it is inferior to browsers based on the WebKit engine;
- The more installed plugins, the more obvious the drop in performance;
- The interface looks overloaded with options, which can turn off beginners;
- Sometimes it turns out to be unable to display the contents of the pages due to the lack of support for something there;
- Consumes a lot of RAM, voracious.
4. Opera
The browser has a built-in VPN, which is free and works fine. Supports extensions and has one of the best panels quick access to sites. There is a built-in ad blocker, mail and map services. Can be used voice control, there is a personal news feed. New versions are often released, including test versions with experimental features. Appearance can be customized by changing covers, fonts, and more. Allows you to watch videos in pop-up windows. A smart search bar, synchronization of settings under a single account and other familiar things are present.
pros
Minuses
- Average level of reliability and safety of work;
- Pretty high system requirements in default mode;
- Frequent crashes when working with WML (displaying content structure on mobile devices).
5.Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer- native Windows browser, ancient and familiar to all. Downloading other programs for surfing the Web through it has long become a good tradition. Development ended with the release of Edge. It falls short of current browsers in a long list of features. The speed of work is above average, the interface is simple, classic. Supports everything necessary for the correct display of the content of modern sites. Below average security: has long been a window for viruses and attacks of all kinds on Windows PCs. However, many are accustomed to using it, for this reason it is still included in the ratings.
IE 11 version boasts a privacy mode, supports caching to improve performance. Developers use it to configure routers, for everything else there are better solutions. The minimum number of add-ons, useful settings, outdated design, almost no built-in branded chips, except for the SmartScreen filter and a modest assortment of add-ons store. But it works hardware acceleration. Due to this, the page loading speed is high, but there is no smooth animation, so the browser still looks a little twitchy. Internet Explorer is a browser for nostalgia.
pros
- Comes with Windows, does not require separate installation;
- Good page loading speed;
- The older version fixes most of the security holes;
- Address bar merged with search;
- The presence of a SmartScreen filter;
- Enables hardware acceleration to render pages.
Minuses
- Minimum functionality;
- Few extensions;
- Outdated design.
6.Uranus
Functionally, everything can be the same as Chrome: it supports extensions, it syncs with a Google account, it works quickly and reliably. To completely block ads, it is best to install AdBlock. Integrated a selection of extensions for webmasters. Thus, the browser is a profile solution for site owners on uCoz, with proprietary tools and all the advantages of other products created on WebKit.
7 Safari
safari- a proprietary browser from Apple. Support for the Windows version ended back in 2012 - the Windows version of Safari 5.1.7 (5.34.57.2) was the latest, and it is already outdated and not updated, but is available for download from the official site. However, some people still use it. It stands out for its decent speed and a characteristic interface. All this is covered by the lack of support for the set modern technologies. The browser is not able to display the content of many sites, including YouTube and even, so to speak, native Apple.com. This is the main problem.
In general, here is an interesting mode of working with bookmarks ( main screen), extensions are supported, there are convenient tools for storing articles - a reading list and a built-in reader, but all this is no longer important. The WebKit engine used to create it is the basis for Chrome and many other popular browsers. Current versions now work only in products with branded operating systems, being part of them - Mac, iPhone, etc.
pros
- Branded interface, which many liked;
- Good work speed.
Minuses
- Support and development have ceased, the browser has completely lost its relevance for the Windows platform.
8. Maxthon
Out of the box, the browser is richly equipped: AdBlock, a reader, an RSS grabber, a tool for creating and processing screenshots, a media content sniffer (downloading music, videos and pictures from previously visited sites). There is a good library of extensions, but it is inferior in richness to those of Chrome and others. The browser is integrated with proprietary cloud technology to synchronize everything and everything. It is cross-platform, there is a password manager, mail and more.
pros
- Reminiscent of a Swiss knife - there is a lot out of the box;
- Parallel viewing of two tabs in split screen mode;
- Mouse gesture support;
- Flexible interface and design customization;
- Lots of extras;
- There are necessary settings for security and confidentiality of work.
Minuses
- Interface overloaded with icons and settings;
- Average performance.
9.K-Meleon
K-Meleon is the perfect browser for a weak PC, it's very light and fast. The browser does not eat anything extra, giving all the resources to display the content of the pages: the startup speed is 2-4 s, the RAM consumption is only 150 MB, the CPU load is at the level of 2-5%. For an old laptop on Windows XP, that's it. It integrates news and mail clients. The settings are clearly structured by category, you can scale the image and text when surfing. There is protection from malicious sites and private browsing options.
pros
- High performance;
- Low consumption of PC resources.
Minuses
- Primitive interface design by default;
- Sometimes there are problems with displaying texts in Cyrillic.
10. Tor Browser
While surfing, the IP address, location is hidden, cookies do not work, the cache and other personal data are not saved. Listen to music or watch movies through it is not worth it. Suitable only for entering blocked, prohibited resources. Built-in HTTPS Everywhere plugin that encrypts all connections in a row. Nothing special to set up anonymity and connect to Tor networks do not need to do, the browser will do everything in automatic mode.
pros
- Provides a high level of privacy;
- Allows you to access sites and networks that you cannot access with a regular browser and search engine;
- Supports all technologies necessary for displaying modern websites.
Minuses
- Slow page loading speed.
The optimal browser for a Russian-speaking person, from our point of view, is a product from Yandex. It is as fast and technically advanced as Chrome, but at the same time it can offer the technologies and services of the domestic search giant that are relevant to us. This is convenient, because many people use them every day anyway. The design didn't disappoint either.
Firefox is an interesting choice for geeks, Opera is nicely designed, fast, and full of add-ons. Uran is a niche product that could be of interest to webmasters of uCoz sites, and indeed anyone who likes Chrome with its speed and simple interface. The rest of the rating browsers are closer to exotic - you can use it on occasion (Tor, for example) or just know that they exist.
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Each person has a unique taste, preferences, and requirements. If one thing gets to a hundred people for testing, then everyone will announce a different result. Some opinions will be similar, others will differ, and this is natural. In area software everything exactly the same. A browser is a program that a person uses to surf the Internet. We launch it every day, so it is important to choose a convenient browser that will meet all the requirements.
Using the browser, you can search for any information, listen to music, watch movies, and play your favorite games. Any rating will be controversial, but let's try to rank the best browsers. In the article, we will analyze the criteria for choosing a good browser for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. We will study in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Based on our rating, you will be able to choose a good browser for yourself.
Google Chrome 1st place
This is the most popular browser of all that exist today. The program can be called the best and fastest on the Windows operating system. Its opening took place in 2008. Chrome was based on the popular Safari browser at the time, based on the WebKit engine. It was formally crossed with the V8 javascript engine. Subsequently, this hybrid was renamed Chromium. Such well-known companies as Google, Opera Software, as well as Yandex and several other major developers participated in further development. Google was the first to create its own version of the browser on Chromium. A year later, it was installed on 3.6% of computers worldwide. He began to quickly gain popularity, today he is the undisputed leader and occupies 42.21%. It is worth noting that most of them are smartphones in which the browser comes pre-installed.
Advantages:
- High speed. Chrome is significantly superior to competitors in terms of browser speed, as well as the processing of displayed resources. In addition, there is a handy page preloading feature, which further increases the speed of work.
- Safety. The company has implemented reliable technologies that ensure the safety of using the browser. They continue to develop actively. The browser has a database of phishing and malicious resources, which is regularly updated. The browser works according to a unique scheme in such a way that not a single process is involved, but several at once, but with lower privileges. Downloading files with resolution .bat, .exe or .dll requires additional confirmation, which reduces the chances of downloading a virus.
- There is an "Incognito" mode. This is a very convenient feature when you need to view a large number of sites, but at the same time leave no traces of their visit on your computer.
- Thoughtful interface. It is quite simple and contains everything you need, without unnecessary elements. Chrome is the first browser where the ability to quickly access appeared. On the panel you can see the most visited resources. Another feature is sharing address bar and search engine. Later, this feature was implemented in other browsers.
- Stable work. Recently, there have not been such cases when Google Chrome crashed or slowed down a lot. This can only happen if there are viruses in the system. In many ways, the security and stability of work is increased by using several processes that are separated from each other. If one of them stops its work, the rest continue to function.
- Has its own task manager menu " Additional tools". Almost no one knows about this feature. Thanks to a handy tool, you can track how many resources a whole tab or a separate plugin takes. You can find and fix the source of the problem if the application starts to slow down.
- Large selection of extensions, many of which are free to download. There are also many plugins and themes. The browser can be configured depending on personal preferences, which is very convenient.
- It is possible to automatically translate pages. For this, Google Translate is used.
- The program is updated automatically without disturbing the user.
- Search queries can be specified by voice; for this, the service " OK Google».
- Starting with version 42.0, support for NPAPI plugins was stopped, including the rather popular Flash Player.
- The application needs at least 2 GB to run smoothly. random access memory.
- Most of the extensions, as well as plugins, are made in a foreign language.
- A significant load on the hardware contributes to the short battery life of laptops and smartphones.
I do not like the fact that all user data is stored on American servers (most likely now the data is stored on Russian servers). It stores mail, personal contacts and search information. True, we should not exclude the possibility that other browsers do the same. You need to take precautions as much as possible, then you will have nothing to fear. If you do not want to disclose your own data, but still continue to use Chrome, then use SlimJet or SRWare Iron, we will talk about them below.
Yandex.Browser 2nd place
The browser has the shortest history, it was opened in 2012. It is very popular in Russia. The browser supports integration with Yandex services which are very convenient to use. The default search engine is Yandex. The interface turned out to be quite original, although it was created on the Chromium engine. The panel immediately catches the eye quick start. It is made in tile style.
The user can place up to 20 tiles. The browser uses "Smart String", which not only passes the entered phrase to search engine, but also automatically selects the required site if the name matches. Unfortunately, so far given function works only with large resources. Mouse manipulation is supported, with which you can control web browsing with simple movements.
Advantages:
Flaws:
- Not everyone will like the original interface.
- Binding to various services Yandex. Without them, the program is deprived of many opportunities.
- Rarely, but still there are problems with transferring settings and history.
Mozilla Firefox 3rd place
Now Mozilla is the most popular foreign browser, and in Russia it ranks third. Over the past few years, he began to lose ground, but only slightly. The first version of the program appeared in 2004, since then there have been many changes. The application engine is Gecko - it is freely available and continues to be improved by developers. Formally, this is the first browser that had a huge base of extensions even before the advent of Chrome. He was among the first to implement the maximum privacy mode that Google invented.
Advantages:
- A simple and very user-friendly interface, in which there are no unnecessary details.
- A convenient settings system that allows you to radically change the browser, customizing it to your liking.
- A large number of various plugins. You can choose them for every taste, because at the moment there are more than 100,000 of them.
- Cross-platform. The browser can be downloaded for any operating system that is used on modern technology.
- Reliability. I got into such situations when the user caught a banner that blocked the work of all browsers, but Firefox continued to function.
- The maximum level of security and privacy of personal data.
- Comfortable bookmarks bar.
- The program may refuse to track information about you by various sites. You can set up private browsing. In addition, there is the Master Passwords feature, which additionally protects your records on certain resources.
- Updates take place in background without the need for user intervention.
- Compared to Chrome, the interface slows down a bit and takes longer to respond to user manipulations.
- Performance is average;
- The lack of support for scripts on some resources, as a result of which the content may not function correctly.
- The application requires a large amount of RAM to run.
Opera 4th place
This is the oldest browser, which was opened back in 1994. I started using it about 15 years ago, and now I use it as needed. Until 2013, Opera had its own engine, but now Webkit + V8 is used. Exactly the same technology is used in Google Chrome. In 2010 the company opened mobile version programs. Now it is the fourth most popular browser in Russia, and it ranks sixth in the world.
Advantages:
- Excellent speed and page display. The features of the browser include the turbo mode, which significantly increases the speed of loading pages through the use of cloud technologies. At the same time, traffic is significantly saved, which is very important when using the mobile version.
- There is a convenient express panel with saved bookmarks. This is a modified tool. speed dial which we saw in previous versions browser.
- Opera Link technology, which is needed to synchronize various devices.
- Lots of hotkeys for easy control.
- Internet browser Opera Unite.
- For effective work a large amount of RAM is required. If you open several tabs at the same time, then Opera will start to slow down. Even the reliable Chrome engine does not improve the situation.
- On many sites, incorrect work of scripts and various forms is observed. There are a lot of complaints when working with WML.
- Stability cannot be called strong point browser. The company could not get rid of periodic failures and freezes.
4. Own system of bookmarks, which was nicknamed "Piggy Bank". It's pretty interesting solution, but it is poorly implemented.
K-Meleon 5th place
This application has been developed since 2000. In fact, it is a relative of Mozilla Firefox, they use the same engine. You ask why he entered the rating, if they practically do not differ? The fact is that they have strong differences. For example, today K-Meleon is the easiest browser for Windows systems. Such results were achieved due to the peculiarities of its development. Initially, the program was only supposed to demonstrate the capabilities of the new engine. As a result, the company was able to achieve economical consumption of PC resources.
Advantages:
- Small requirements for PC resources, including a low amount of RAM.
- The use of the native Windows interface, which significantly saves time and resources spent on the interface.
- High speed.
- Good personalization options, and for this you do not need to use third-party extensions. Everything is set up with macros. It will be difficult for a beginner to master, but in your free time you can figure it out.
- There is a wide range of builds. You can choose an extension with the desired set of functions.
- You can create multiple profiles for different users.
- Pretty clumsy interface. If you compare it with the leaders of the Top 5, then this browser has too simple design.
- Rarely, there are problems with displaying the Cyrillic alphabet, but in latest updates the situation was corrected.
Internet Explorer
This is a free browser that is included with the integrated Windows software. Microsoft has been involved in development since 1995 and to this day. Therefore, the browser was one of the most popular in Russia, but then Chrome appeared. Now he has greatly lost his position and takes 5th place in popularity. The reason can be considered the completion of its development. Along with Windows 10 came the development of the company - Spartan.In its entire history of the browser, it has never been considered the best, everyone knew about the large number of vulnerabilities that various viruses used. For a very long time, it has been a vulnerable point of every computer running the Windows operating system. The situation changed for the better with the release of Internet Explorer 10, it is included in the Windows 8 package. All the holes were finalized in it and, subject to certain rules, the browser was considered safe.
Version 11 came along with Windows update 8.1, it is the latest in the line. In terms of speed, it can be compared with competitors, but still slightly inferior to them. Now there is a privacy mode, a preliminary rating, and caching is also supported, it allows you to increase the speed of the browser. Despite the successful innovations, the browser is only losing its position. In my work, I use Internet Explorer only to enter the web interface of my home router and other things. network equipment. There is a simple explanation for this, this is the browser developers use, so the markup is designed for it. To view Internet resources, it is better to use a different browser.
Now there are many browsers that we did not mention in our review. We have presented our selection of the best browsers, but everyone may have a different opinion. The review presents only those browsers that I had to deal with. They are completely free to download and use without any restrictions. The current version can be found on the official website. If you can suggest worthy browsers that should be in the Top 5, then indicate your options in the comments.
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