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Best PC browser?
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Pejo
Member
It's worth mentioning that a lot of streaming websites won't allow you to stream to PC at 4k on any browser other than Edge, which is really annoying. They want you to use the Smart TV apps or download their official apps to get 4k. Even YouTube, which offers native 4k for their hosted videos, will not allow you to stream purchased films/shows through Google Play at 4k.
GeekyDad
Member
That's my biggest concern: memory/slowdown for my PC overall.
But I was under the impression Chrome was pretty much the highest in performance, with the best benchmarks, etc.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Just use Chrome with uBlock Origin
Tams
Member
In terms of resource usage, they are all shit now. All of them.
I use Vivaldi now, as it lets you choose which features you want, has some nice ones that other browsers don't (double decker tabs!), and they seem pretty open about caring for you privacy. Still a Chromium pig, but not much you can do about that these days.
It's also, as already mentioned, made by the same people who made old Opera (now that was a great, features packed, andefficient browser.)
I wouldn't touch new/current Opera with a barge pole.
If you want a wacky, artsy choice, try Sleipnir.
I use Vivaldi now, as it lets you choose which features you want, has some nice ones that other browsers don't (double decker tabs!), and they seem pretty open about caring for you privacy. Still a Chromium pig, but not much you can do about that these days.
It's also, as already mentioned, made by the same people who made old Opera (now that was a great, features packed, andefficient browser.)
I wouldn't touch new/current Opera with a barge pole.
If you want a wacky, artsy choice, try Sleipnir.
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GeekyDad
Member
Well, I just ran a quick lap with Chrome using uBlock Origin.
Wow, that runs like slop on my PC. Went to Youtube, played a quick clip, the shit tripped over itself mid stream. It was a 16-second clip.
Went back into Firefox, ran the same clip from my YT history, ran smooth as it normally does.
I wish I understood all this technical stuff, but I guess the proof is in the pudding.
BadBurger
Many “Whelps”! Handle It!
Chrome is good for integration, but they're controlling and no longer even allow ad blockers to work as default.
So I switched to Firefox. The dictionary sucks and its mobile version is garbage, but at least my ad blocker is now on by default.
Edge is actually OK these days, it just tends to render some sites in weird ways Microsoft browsers always have.
So I switched to Firefox. The dictionary sucks and its mobile version is garbage, but at least my ad blocker is now on by default.
Edge is actually OK these days, it just tends to render some sites in weird ways Microsoft browsers always have.
newtypepilot
Member
nemiroff
Gold Member
I use Microsoft Edge for the most part and it generally has low memory usage and good features.
Many browsers are now based on the same Chromium platform and it's not like before when page rendering could be wildly different, and memory leaks happened frequently. So I for one don't care that much anymore, they all feel kinda samey these days.
Many browsers are now based on the same Chromium platform and it's not like before when page rendering could be wildly different, and memory leaks happened frequently. So I for one don't care that much anymore, they all feel kinda samey these days.
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MidGenRefresh
*Refreshes biennially
Chrome. I've tried Edge and Brave, both for few months but I always run into problems.
Some websites just straight refused to work on Brave.
I went back to Chrome few weeks ago and I'm not looking back. I use it on PC and iOS.
Some websites just straight refused to work on Brave.
I went back to Chrome few weeks ago and I'm not looking back. I use it on PC and iOS.
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ReBurn
Gold Member
Chrome became a lot better in this regard with the memory and power reduction modes they introduced in December, especially if you use a lot of tabs. But I think Brave is still a better option in most cases. Especially in regard to the security features.
Grildon Tundy
Member
I use Brave on mobile and PC. Switched from Firefox last year. It's sleeker, has adblock built-in and makes claims to not selling your data.
Tams
Member
My issues with Brave are that they are pushing crypto a bit, and that they have a rewards programme, yet a browser and VPNs (that it's not clear if it's even their own service) are their only source of income.
It's one thing for Microsoft to offer rewards, as they are a massive company who can afford the loss, or for a browser to make a big enough profit to continue from advertising and integration deals like Vivaldi and Escosia. But for a browser company to offer rewards... leaves me uneasy.
Something just feels off about them to me.
It's one thing for Microsoft to offer rewards, as they are a massive company who can afford the loss, or for a browser to make a big enough profit to continue from advertising and integration deals like Vivaldi and Escosia. But for a browser company to offer rewards... leaves me uneasy.
Something just feels off about them to me.
Shadowstar39
Member
Firefox or Vivaldi and sometimes edge for pc, mostly firefox as I love the themes settings.
I can't stand google chrome. It's a memory hog and it crashes a lot.
Vivaldi on galaxy phone is best I've found, most options and easier tab management.
Update, just checked Vivaldi and their themes look a lot better now. It's been a bit.
They have tons of options the others don't and are big into tinkering and customization.
Will be playing around and may make Vivaldi my main again, unless I remember what caused me to go back to firefox.
I can't stand google chrome. It's a memory hog and it crashes a lot.
Vivaldi on galaxy phone is best I've found, most options and easier tab management.
Update, just checked Vivaldi and their themes look a lot better now. It's been a bit.
They have tons of options the others don't and are big into tinkering and customization.
Will be playing around and may make Vivaldi my main again, unless I remember what caused me to go back to firefox.
kurisu_1974
is on perm warning for being a low level troll
Just Edge. Don't feel like installing multiple browsers and it works great for me.
Syphon Filter
Member
Firefox, i think Brave is good with the built in features though.
Syphon Filter
Member
Brave on mobile has amazing UX.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Firefox.
Save the web from being owned by google, reject Blink browsers.
Save the web from being owned by google, reject Blink browsers.
nightmare-slain
Banned
Firefox ESR is my main personal browser on desktop. I do use Edge now and then but it is becoming a bloated mess and it's based on Chromium so I don't really like it or want to support it. I refuse to use any other Chromium based browsers.
Safari on my iPhone/iPad.
Safari on my iPhone/iPad.
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Brave if you care about privacy, Edge if you want best performance. Edge is actually very good and uses signficantly less resources in some situations than Chrome.
GeekyDad
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West Texas CEO
GAF's Nicest Lunch Thief and Nosiest Dildo Archeologist
Brave.
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Soodanim
Member
If you are a Firefox user, I recommend something like https://github.com/yokoffing/Betterfox as a source for some tweaks to improve things.
There's also LibreWolf as a variant of Firefox with added protections, but it requires some tweaking to be usable at times so it may be a bit much for a lot of people.
I'm not a fan of Chromium browsers, I don't like how they feel and I despise the font rendering. I'm very much used to Firefox and it hasn't let me down yet. I also have a Vivaldi installation for rare occasions, but I mainly just use it for Prime Video in HD and some permanent tabs that can be stacked nicely. It allows for a quick glance at various pages side by side.
There's also LibreWolf as a variant of Firefox with added protections, but it requires some tweaking to be usable at times so it may be a bit much for a lot of people.
I'm not a fan of Chromium browsers, I don't like how they feel and I despise the font rendering. I'm very much used to Firefox and it hasn't let me down yet. I also have a Vivaldi installation for rare occasions, but I mainly just use it for Prime Video in HD and some permanent tabs that can be stacked nicely. It allows for a quick glance at various pages side by side.
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So, it's an actual browser? I thought it was just a search engine like You.com.
It's a browser on android! Ya forgot that. On windows I just set it as my home page in chrome. But on mobile it is its own browser.
Buggy Loop
Gold Member
I was on Brave and then switched to Firefox.
Honestly, I’ve been changing every few years for nearly 3 decades now. It comes and go. I was Firefox way back until chrome. Nowadays, it seems you pick the lesser evil rather than just the performances.
Honestly, I’ve been changing every few years for nearly 3 decades now. It comes and go. I was Firefox way back until chrome. Nowadays, it seems you pick the lesser evil rather than just the performances.
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LegendOfKage
Member
So I'm hearing Chrome is the worst for data privacy, while Brave is one of the best, but Brave is built with Chrome's tech. Is that right? That seems odd. Why do people trust Brave over Firefox and such? Have actual tests been done that confirm Brave security promises?
Ocean Dweller
Member
Chrome of course
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Chrome has now built in ad tracking? The nerve.
Safari is Webkit, so at least it is not Blink.
winjer
Gold Member
It's like a virus...
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