10 Best Browsers for Windows

Another browser based on Chromium. It is positioned by the developer as the fastest browser with the best level of protection. There is synchronization with Google services, but with a higher level of secrecy. Compatibility is also pleasing - the Internet browser works well on Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. The user-friendly user interface is initially supplemented with a standard extension package from Comodo.

As for the speed of data exchange, there is still a lag behind the original, but still does not cause problems. Built-in protection eliminates many page freezes.

Microsoft Internet Explorer has gone through many ups and downs, but remains unbroken to this day. Among the advantages of the browser, we highlight:

• economical use of system resources;
• simplicity;
• available on all Windows systems.

Version 11 was devoid of many of the "sores" of previous versions and offers good data loading speed, stability during operation and compatibility with many platforms and systems - Windows 7 or 8.1 will run it without any problems. Tests of popular online publications have identified rather weak support for extensions. In addition, a bug is relevant when the OS starts asking for permission to act through the browser, which is why it “captures” the system, making it impossible to work.

The new Microsoft Edge browser is included in the Windows 10 package along with the long-suffering Explorer and is designed to replace its outdated progenitor, pushing modern giants. Of the advantages, we note:

• extremely high speed;
• built-in document reading mode.

Edge is extremely good on the "ten", but attempts to promote their new OS on the market, the functionality of the browser on Windows 7 and 8.1 is nullified - you simply cannot run it. The most cunning users have created so-called "virtual machines" to bypass the ban. As a last resort, if you want to use Edge but own Firefox, you have the option to install a custom theme that will make your browser almost identical to the original.

Good work on tablets and with Cortana allow it to almost completely displace explorer, leaving the latter a niche in the corporate segment. The main problem when using it is excessive obsession and the desire of Windows 10 to make it the default browser at any opportunity.

Originally built for military purposes, this browser is a privacy leader, directing traffic over random internet connections around the world. It includes a package of tools, in fact, being a significantly extended analogue of Firefox. You can set up absolutely everything without saving a grain of information about yourself on the Internet.

If you run it from a flash drive, then no one will be able to determine that the browser is launched from your personal computer.By keeping all data private and blocking tracking cookies, this browser guarantees a safe online experience. Plus, it's still fast and runs smoothly on Windows 7, 8.1, and 10.

We did not forget about Yandex. Browser. The browser is written on the notorious Chromium engine. Among the advantages of the browser are:

• good optimization in Windows 1 and 10;
• synchronization with many Yandex services;
• accessibility and ease of installation, sometimes even unnecessary.

Often the domestic brainchild is compared with a giant Chromebecause they have a lot in common. In addition to the common “base” on which both browsers are written, they have excellent synchronization. However, Yandex can be proud of in terms of optimization, since with many tabs it does not “eat up” your RAM like its American counterpart.

For better protection, you can install Kaspersky Password Manager and protect your passwords from intruders. Of the minuses, it is worth highlighting the excessive zeal of a domestic developer to distribute their product, “sewing” the distribution kit into all kinds of installation files for programs. Thus, if you are not a fan of Yandex, you should be extremely careful when downloading programs, because in addition to the browser itself, several extensions will be installed on your computer.

According to legend, it was on Chromium that Yandex and Chrome, although not everything is so clear. In fact Chrome is exclusively the product of Google, while Chromium became an open source platform.Anyone with basic knowledge can open it, study and create their own Internet browser.

Thanks to all this, this browser is a testing ground for the introduction of new chips and is actively used around the world. As for the average user, he will have to face minor limitations, such as the lack of error reporting. Otherwise, it is still a very fast and high-quality product with excellent optimization, devoid of the former "dampness".

The undeservedly forgotten Opera deserves more and that's a fact. Of the advantages, it has:

• efficient turbo mode;
• fast start;
• built-in ad blocker.

Its market share is only 1%, which is extremely strange. A simple and intuitive interface, coupled with Opera Turbo, compresses Internet traffic, directing it through the official services of the project, increasing speed, which is especially useful for broadband connections. Compression saves traffic when using the mobile version, which is important for fans of limited tariffs. Redirects remove many of your ISP's restrictions on the content shown.

Excellent compatibility with secure sites allows you not to worry about the fact that your data will be stolen by intruders, unless, of course, you yourself give it away, giving the go-ahead for the processing of personal information. A built-in ad blocker will get rid of the headaches in the form of banners, and the power saving mode looks good on laptops and smartphones. Of the minuses of the browser, weak support for extensions is noted compared to competitors.

A new milestone in the development of Internet browsers is offered by Vivaldi, which has a creative interface and incredible options for settings, which led to some slowdown in performance. However, this difference is difficult to notice with the naked eye and most users do not pay attention to it.

The entire style and structure of the browser is up to you. You can pin sites to both the sidebars and the bottom one, using the main workspace for browsing only. Tabs can be grouped to avoid crowding, which many Internet browsers suffer from. Chromium served as the basis for Vivaldi, which makes it possible to download many extensions from the official Google store. Thus, the browser is a new and fresh approach to Internet surfing.

Company Google is proud of the following features of his offspring:

• high speed;
• endless upgrade possibilities.

This is countered by a large and sometimes excessive use of system resources. It is the most popular browser in the world and the number of its downloads is growing every day. Cross-platform, amazing stability, simplicity and functionality make it the best browser in the world. Nearly.

The wide range of extensions available means you can customize your browser to suit your personal tastes and preferences. Parental control features and a wide range of settings to ensure maximum performance have a positive effect on the use of the browser by children and people of advanced age.The main disadvantage of Chrome is the extremely wide process tree when working in Windows, which uses a large amount of RAM. Developers are gradually correcting the initially weak protection of personal data. They are especially active in promoting HTTPS encryption. From the possibilities of the "future" it is necessary to note the excellent compatibility with virtual reality.

Mozilla Firefox for Windows deserves the first place in our top. Among its main advantages are:

• high speed;
• monitoring system resources;
• high level of personal data protection.

After a recent large-scale update, the Fire Fox, which passed, again pressed the popular Google Chrome. The update allowed for better support for extensions, and a new revised network code evened out the backlog in terms of speed with competitors. Innovations not only simplify the work, but also make the browser use computer resources more economically, even if there are many open tabs.

Firefox receives additional points in the treasury of bonuses thanks to the care of developers about the personal data of users. The project is non-commercial, which means that developers do not need to sell information to third parties. Recent updates have allowed access to sites without entering a password, as well as blocking pop-up ads. Separately, there is Firefox WebVR for viewing pages in virtual reality mode, which is very popular in business and sales. The only drawback of the browser is a slight lag in loading “heavy” pages from Chrome.