Fast and convenient browsers. Fast browser for an old computer - myth or reality? Main disadvantages of Google Chrome

05/01/2019 17:33

Each person has unique tastes, preferences, and requirements. If one thing gets tested by a hundred people, each will give a different result. Some opinions will be similar, others will differ and this is natural. In the software field everything is exactly the same. A browser is a program that a person uses to surf the Internet. We run it every day, so it’s 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 this article you will look at 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 that exists 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 that time, made on the WebKit engine. Formally, it was crossed with the V8 javascript engine. Subsequently, this hybrid was renamed Chromium. Such famous companies as Google, Opera Software, as well as Yandex and several other large 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 the majority are smartphones that come with a pre-installed browser.

Advantages:

High speed. Chrome is significantly superior to its competitors in terms of browser speed, as well as processing of displayed resources. In addition, there is a convenient function for preloading pages, this further increases the speed of work.
Safety. The company has implemented reliable technologies that ensure the safety of using the browser. They continue to actively develop. The browser has a database of phishing and malicious resources, which is updated regularly. The browser works according to a unique scheme in such a way that not a single process is used, but several at once, but with lower privileges. Downloading files with .bat, .exe or .dll resolution 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 not leave 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 to offer quick access. On the panel you can see the most visited resources. Another feature is the joint use of the address bar and the search engine. Later this feature was implemented in other browsers.
Stable work. Recently, there have been no such cases when Google Chrome experienced glitches or was very slow. This can only happen if there are viruses in the system. In many ways, security and stability are improved by using multiple processes that are separated from each other. If one of them stops working, the others continue to function.
There is a task manager in the "Additional tools" menu. Almost no one knows about this feature. Thanks to this convenient tool, you can track how many resources an entire tab or a separate plugin takes up. You can find and fix the source of the problem if the application starts to slow down.
Large selection of extensions, many of which can be downloaded for free. There are also many plugins and themes available. The browser can be customized depending on personal preferences, which is very convenient.
It is possible to automatically translate pages. Google Translator is used for this.
The program is updated automatically without disturbing the user.
Search queries can be specified by voice, for this purpose the service “ OK Google».

Flaws:

Starting with version 42.0, support for NPAPI plugins was stopped, including the fairly popular Flash Player.
For the application to run smoothly, you need at least 2 GB of RAM.
Most of the extensions and plugins are made in a foreign language.
A significant load on the hardware contributes to the short battery life of laptops and smartphones.

I've been using Chrome for quite a long time, and as my main browser. During the entire period of work, he did not cause any serious complaints. Its integration into the system of other Google services is very convenient. One account can unite your computer and mobile device, and there is the possibility of continuous synchronization.
I don’t like the fact that all user data is stored on American servers (most likely now the data is stored on Russian servers). Mail, personal contacts and search information are stored there. True, we should not exclude the possibility that other browsers do the same. You need to take precautions whenever 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 extremely 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, even though it was created on the Chromium engine. The quick launch panel immediately catches your eye. It is made in a tiled style.

The user can place up to 20 tiles. The browser uses a “Smart String”, which not only transmits the entered phrase to the search engine, but also automatically selects the required site if the name matches. Unfortunately, so far this function only works with large resources. Mouse manipulation is supported, with which you can control the viewing of web pages with simple movements.

Advantages:

Flaws:

Not everyone will like the original interface.
Linking to various Yandex services. Without them, the program is deprived of many features.
Rarely, but still problems arise with transferring settings and history.

Not everyone will like the new interface, because it is radically different from its competitors. It will take some time to get used to such features.

Mozilla Firefox 3rd place

Now Mozila is the most popular foreign browser, and in Russia it ranks third. Over the past few years, it has begun 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 confidentiality regime that Google invented.

Advantages:

A simple and very convenient interface with no unnecessary details.
A convenient settings system that allows you to radically change your browser, customizing it to your liking.
A large number of various plugins. They can be chosen to suit 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 have found myself in situations where the user caught a banner that blocked all browsers, but Firefox continued to function.
Maximum level of security and privacy of personal data.
Convenient bookmarks bar.
The program may refuse to allow various websites to track information about you. You can set up private browsing. In addition, there is a Master Passwords feature that further protects your entries on certain resources.
Updates occur in the background without the need for user intervention.

Flaws:

Compared to Chrome, the interface is a little slower and takes longer to respond to user manipulations.
Performance is average;
Lack of script support on some resources, as a result of which the content may not function properly.
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 I still use it as needed. Until 2013, Opera had its own engine, but now Webkit+V8 is used. The exact same technology is used in Google Chrome. In 2010, the company opened a mobile version of the program. Now it is the fourth most popular browser in Russia, and in the world it ranks sixth.

Advantages:

Excellent speed of operation and page display. The browser's features include a turbo mode, which significantly increases page loading speed through the use of cloud technologies. At the same time, traffic is saved significantly, which is very important when using the mobile version.
There is a convenient express panel with saved bookmarks. This is a modified Speed Dial tool that we saw in previous versions of the browser.
Opera Link technology, which is needed to synchronize different devices.
Lots of hotkeys for easy control.
Opera Unite Internet browser.

Flaws:

To work effectively, you need a large amount of RAM. If you open several tabs at the same time, Opera will start to slow down. Even the reliable Chrome engine does not improve the situation.
On many sites, scripts and various forms are observed to work incorrectly. There are a large number of complaints when working with WML.
Stability cannot be called the browser's strong point. The company was never able to get rid of periodic crashes and freezes.
4. Own bookmarking system, nicknamed “Piggy Bank”. This is quite an interesting solution, but it is poorly implemented.

I use Opera only as an additional browser. The "Turbo" function is useful when working with a modem, because in this case it combines high page display speed and savings in traffic consumption. Using Unite technology, you can turn your browser into a real server. On it you can provide access to a variety of files, exchange SMS notifications and photographs. The files are stored on the PC and become accessible only when the program is launched. This is an excellent replacement for Chrome if for some reason you do not want to use it.

K-Meleon 5th place

This application began to be developed back in 2000. In fact, it is a relative of Mozilla Firefox; they use the same engine. You may ask why he was included in the rating if they are practically the same? The fact is that they have strong differences. For example, today K-Meleon is the lightest browser for the Windows system. Such results were achieved thanks to the features 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.
Using the native Windows interface, which significantly saves time and resources spent on the interface.
High speed.
Good personalization options, and you don't need to use third-party extensions for this. Everything is arranged using macros. It will be difficult for a beginner to master, but you can figure it out in your free time.
There is a large selection of assemblies. You can choose an extension with the desired set of functions.
You can create multiple profiles for different users.

Flaws:

Quite a clumsy interface. If you compare it with the Top 5 leaders, then this browser has a too simple design.
Rarely, there are problems with displaying the Cyrillic alphabet, but the situation has been corrected in recent updates.

This is the best option for weak PCs. The browser will function normally on an old laptop running the Windows XP operating system. You will be able to enjoy comfortable Internet surfing. And it will work even better on modern hardware. Many professionals use it, considering it the best browser. This should not be surprising, because in some respects K-Meleon is superior to its competitors.

Internet Explorer

This is a free browser that comes with integrated Windows software. The development was carried out by Microsoft from 1995 to the present day. Therefore, the browser was one of the most popular in Russia, but then Chrome appeared. Now he has lost a lot of his position and ranks 5th in popularity. The reason can be considered the completion of its development. Along with Windows 10, the company's development, Spartan, was released.
Throughout the history of the browser, it was never considered the best; everyone knew about a large number of vulnerabilities that were exploited by various viruses. For a very long time it was the weak point of every computer running the Windows operating system. The situation changed for the better with the release of Internet Explorer 10, which is included with Windows 8. All the holes in it were corrected and, subject to certain rules, the browser was considered safe.
Version 11 appeared along with the Windows 8.1 update, it is the latest in the line. In terms of speed, it can be compared with its competitors, but is still slightly inferior to them. Now there is a privacy mode, a preliminary rating, and caching is also supported, which allows you to increase the speed of the browser. Despite successful innovations, the browser is only losing its position. In my work, I use Internet Explorer only to log into the web interface of my home router and other network equipment. There is a simple explanation for this: this is the browser developers use, so the markup is designed for it. It is better to use another browser to view Internet resources.

Now there are many browsers that we did not mention in our review. We've presented our picks for the best browsers, but everyone may have a different opinion. The review represents only those reviewers that I have encountered. 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 decent browsers that should be in the Top 5, then indicate your options in the comments.

Every year more and more different systems appear for effective use of the Internet. By 2017, the number of computer browsers has increased significantly. This article will present the top 10 browsers recognized by users as the most convenient, efficient and fast.

Avant Browser

The top 10 for computers opens with the unfairly little-known Avant web browser. This is a fairly fast and lightweight browser that runs on a whole base of engines: Gecko, Webkit, and Trident. The program is completely free, as it is distributed under the GNU license. It is worth noting, however, that some of the functions presented by the browser are copied from other programs. Thus, many elements of Avant are strongly reminiscent of the structure of such famous browsers as Mozilla and Opera. The plugins and settings of the presented browser are implemented from Internet Explorer.

Just because Avant copies the functionality of many other web browsers does not mean that the program is irrelevant or second-rate. On the contrary, combining all the best components from more well-known browsers, Avant is a very good option for accessing the Internet. Moreover, the program contains a number of original advantages that are definitely worth noting. So, it is necessary to highlight the following points:

The main advantage of the browser is the incredibly low level of system resource consumption;
Ad blocking is installed in the browser by default;
it is possible to quickly take a screenshot of website pages;
there is the ability to quickly navigate to popular domains;
the interface is very easy to customize - users have the opportunity to install about 30 different skins;
the browser launches instantly.

Thus, Avant takes an honorable tenth place in the top 10 best browsers for computers.

Pale Moon Browser

In ninth place in the top 10 browsers for computers is the little-known but very high-quality web browser Pale Moon. It should be noted right away that this browser is based on the source code from the famous Mozilla browser.

The main feature of "Pale Moon", and at the same time its main advantage, is the presence of a whole set of internal improvements. Thanks to a number of specific features of the presented web browser, using the Internet will be much more convenient and efficient. Pale Moon runs on the latest processor with a high-quality SSE2-type instruction set, and therefore the program performance is very high even in comparison with large browsers.

How is Pale Moon different from Firefox? For what reasons should you give preference to the browser in question? It is necessary to highlight the following differences in the “lunar” browser:

no parental controls or Active X functionality;
the function of scanning files after downloading is disabled;
added the function of previewing tabs when switching them actively;
requires a fairly modern processor.

Thus, the web browser is a pretty good alternative to the Mozilla browser. The main feature of the “lunar browser” is the absence of all unnecessary and unnecessary details that could significantly complicate the effective use of the Internet. Moreover, the program itself only works on computers with fairly powerful technical characteristics. As a result, Pale Moon takes an honorable ninth place in the top 10 best browsers for computers.

Qupzilla

In eighth place in the top 10 popular browsers for computers is the very light and fast web browser Qupzilla. The main advantage of this Czech browser is its high-quality optimization for almost any platform. Qupzilla is an incredibly lightweight and simple program in its structure. If the user's main goal is to view text documents on the Internet, and not work with heavy applications, then the presented browser is the best option.

How does the program in question differ from other web applications? Yes, practically nothing. All the same icons, tabs, history and download system - in this regard, the Qup developers do not try to shine with originality. When planning Qupzilla, the company of Czech Internet technologists and programmers tried to rely, first of all, on the goals of creating the speed and functionality of the application. The browser has a high-quality adblock that allows you to effectively block any advertising. And thanks to the built-in Reader RSS, users of the web browser in question will be able to promptly learn the latest news. Among other things, the browser has a quick access function. The user can quickly and easily customize the browser home page according to their preferences.

Why is Quipzilla in eighth place in the top 10 Internet browsers? Firstly, this columnist is not very well known among Russian citizens. Secondly, it still has a number of significant shortcomings that should be corrected as soon as possible. Thus, the main disadvantages of the browser include the lack of frequent updates and not the most aesthetic appearance.

K-Meleon

In seventh place in the top 10 browsers for PCs is the very old, but quite high-quality browser K-Meleon. This program should probably be remembered by every person who actively used the Internet in the early 2000s. The presented browser was born in 2001, and is still not inferior in popularity to many, even the most famous and modern web browsers. What is the reason for the high quality of this product? Firstly, constant updates. K-Meleon is constantly being modernized. The browser runs on the same engine as Mozilla, but has significant differences from the latter. The main and most important difference is the ability to use computer resources economically.

The browser, unlike many of its competitors, requires very little: just a small portion of RAM and little CPU usage. Another important advantage of the K-Meleon web browser is the ability to use a native PC interface. Thanks to this simple function, resources and time that could be spent on the interface are greatly saved. The speed and quality of work increases. Any user is able to personalize the browser for themselves - and all thanks to the wonderful macro system.

Why is K-Meleon only in seventh place in the top 10 browsers for PC? Firstly, a significant drawback of the presented web browser is its very simple, and therefore not the most aesthetic, design. Secondly, the program has a number of minor errors: for example, incorrect reflection of texts, pictures, etc. However, all problems are corrected in a timely manner with the help of timely updates.

Yandex Browser

It’s worth finally moving on to the list of more well-known programs. In sixth place in the top 10 browsers for PCs is the famous “Yandex.Browser”, released not so long ago - only in 2012. What is different about this web browser, what advantages and disadvantages does it have?

The first thing worth highlighting is the truly high level of security. The program very efficiently and carefully checks all downloads and files for the presence of any malicious elements. It will not be so easy to catch some kind of computer virus when working with Yandex.Browser: a well-built scanning mechanism will reliably protect the user from harm.

There are several great additions built into the web browser. This is a high-quality ad blocker, and stylish features like “video backlight”, “reading mode”, etc. Add-ons can be disabled at any time. It is also worth noting that a very high-quality translator is built into the browser, in no way inferior to the system from Google.

Now it’s worth moving on to the shortcomings of the program, which clearly illustrate why Yandex.Browser is in sixth place in the top 10 browsers of 2017. The first and most important disadvantage of the browser is the intrusive service from Yandex. The search bar of the same name, the hated by many “Yandex.Bar” - all this can significantly spoil the impression of, in general, a pretty good browser. The second disadvantage is related to possible problems that may arise when viewing history. However, timely program updates allow the situation to be effectively corrected.

TOR

In fifth place is the most “dangerous” Internet browser, hated by the authorities of many states. TOR is known to many Internet users, first of all, for its ability to bypass a large number of blocks and bans. The program in question allows people to access the so-called “black Internet” - a place that is not accessible to everyone.

The TOR browser is a kind of set of tools that allow you to ensure user safety when viewing any Internet pages. The presented browser is able to provide the citizen with complete anonymity during any work on the Internet. TOR is similar to Firefox. This includes advanced support, a wide range of settings, high-quality privacy, etc.

This browser is unlikely to be needed by the average Internet user. So, if there were a top 10 fastest browsers for PCs, TOR would definitely take last place in it. This is a very sluggish, slow and practically unoptimized program. However, this major drawback is compensated by high-quality security of use, a wide range of settings and the ability to get into even the “darkest” corners of the Internet.

As a rule, TOR is launched from a flash drive. Only in this case will no one be able to find out about the possibility of using this program by any citizen. Another question is whether the average Internet user really needs all this. A law-abiding citizen is unlikely to care about secret data or little-known pages. It is because of this that the poorly optimized for PC, but very secure TOR takes fifth place in the top 10 browsers of 2016 or 2017.

Mozilla Firefox

Fourth place in the top browsers for Windows 10 (or slightly older versions) is occupied by the famous. As of 2017, the presented web browser is used by tens of millions of people in various countries. This is a constantly updated and modernized program. It is this factor that makes the browser so high quality. What other advantages of the application are worth mentioning?

The named web browser is a very flexible and efficient program for surfing the Internet. Despite the somewhat outdated concept, simple design and minor errors in operation, the browser in question boasts the following features:

Extensive settings system, incomparable to any other browser. There is almost everything here that would allow the average Internet user to adjust the web browser to their individual preferences.
Convenient and aesthetically pleasing interface. Despite some old-fashionedness, as well as the separation of the URl from the search field, the appearance of the web browser still remains very nice and interesting.
Availability of more than 100 thousand plugins.
The browser runs on absolutely any platform.
Reliability and safety. Firefox often leads other browsers when it comes to blocking malicious information.
The most convenient initial panel.
The web browser is updated in the background.

In the top browsers of 2017 (for Windows 10, 8 or 7), the Firefox browser takes only fourth place, although ten years ago it would have absolutely taken first place. What is the reason? Of course, this is the emergence of new, more advanced and modern Internet browsers. Plus, Firefox's engine is significantly outdated. However, all these factors do not prevent millions of users from remaining on this platform.

Microsoft Edge

The Edge web browser has replaced the old Internet Explorer, which has been unnoticed by users for many years. Edge is rightfully placed in third place among the top browsers. For Windows 10, the Edge web browser is one of the best options. This is a program with a very nice interface, extensive functionality and a wide range of settings. It is the complete merger with Windows 10 that makes the presented browser one of the highest quality and most reliable products of recent times. What are the advantages of Microsoft Edge here?

Reading mode. Of course, this feature is far from new. However, the Edge absolutely outperformed all of its competitors in this regard. Here you have the ability to highlight text in a variety of colors, save information, and the ability to quickly get rid of all interfering elements. The developers of the browser in question have done a really great and high-quality job.
Speed. Having abandoned all outdated standards, Edge developers have created a new engine that allows the browser to work faster even than Chrome.
Voice assistant. Cortana will soon arrive in Russia. However, for English-speaking users this is a real discovery and one of the most requested features.

However, Edge also has a number of disadvantages, due to which the web browser in question is only in third place in the top 10 browsers for Windows 7, 8 or 10. Thus, it is definitely worth highlighting its not the most familiar and convenient design, as well as the banal lack of extensions . The developers nevertheless promise to fix all existing problems in the very near future.

Opera

Second place in the top browsers for Windows 10, 8 or 7 is occupied by the well-known Opera web browser. The program is already over 23 years old, however, during all this time it has only been gaining momentum and becoming more and more popular. All this happens, of course, thanks to constant and timely updates that allow you to qualitatively modernize the browser.

The presented web browser has both a number of advantages and a number of significant disadvantages. It’s worth starting with the advantages of the browser. The following points need to be highlighted here:

The browser supports turbo mode, powered by cloud technologies. Thanks to this, any pages, tabs and files are displayed very quickly and easily. It is also worth noting significant traffic savings.
Link technology allows you to efficiently synchronize data across a variety of devices.
There are a number of hot keys that greatly simplify the control process.
The web browser has a very convenient express panel with various kinds of saved bookmarks.
"Opera" does not require high computer characteristics; it can work even with a small amount of RAM.

At the same time, the browser also has several disadvantages, due to which it is only in second place in the top 10 browsers:

Without a download history, a user is unable to work with the same browser for a long time. Opera has a lot of problems with downloads. Despite constantly releasing updates, the presented web browser still contains a number of shortcomings in the operation of scripts, WML forms, downloads and some other elements.
"Opera" has a unique system of bookmarks called a "piggy bank". Despite the fact that the solution itself is quite interesting, the poor implementation of this function does not allow it to be fully convenient and of high quality.

Thus, Opera remains one of the best browsers in the world, but not without its shortcomings.

Google Chrome

Of course, Chrome is recognized as the best web browser of all existing ones. It entered the top browsers of 2016 for Windows 10, 8 or 7. And, of course, very deservedly: it is a truly high-quality and effectively implemented product, used by millions of people around the world. This is not to say that Chrome is a browser without shortcomings.

It also occasionally lags and requires a lot of RAM. However, all the available advantages of the presented browser completely cover all possible disadvantages. Here's what's worth highlighting here:

really high speed;
reliability and safety implemented using the latest technologies;
availability of "Incognito" mode;
nice interface;
stable operation without strong brakes;
wide range of tools;
presence of a voice assistant;
constant updates carried out in the background, and therefore do not interfere with the user’s work;
automatic translation of pages into the desired language

And many other features. Chrome really is a quality browser. Most users don’t even need to prove this; it’s already installed on most PCs.

Today, Internet technologies are developing at a breakneck pace. Not surprisingly, web content viewers are not far behind. But let's find out what browsers there are for the computer, and which of all this huge number to prefer for work.

What is a browser?

Let's start with the very definition of this type of program. What is a browser? The official interpretation is that it is not only a means of viewing the content of web pages with text, graphic, audio or video information, but also a tool for managing sites or web applications, creating search queries, using additional add-ons that increase the functionality of the program, downloading the necessary content to a computer etc.

Now we will look at what browsers there are for a computer, what are the differences between similar programs, what additional features they have, etc. Finally, let’s pay attention to the comparative characteristics of the most popular applications and give some tips on using a particular browser on a computer.

However, let’s make a reservation right away: here you need to clearly understand that the operation of programs of this type directly depends not only on the computer configuration, but also on many other factors, including the type of operating system, installed settings and plug-ins, the quality and type of Internet connection, and much more. So it’s simply not possible to answer unequivocally which is the fastest browser for a computer. In other words, the conclusion will be very conditional. But for convenience, we will consider Windows systems, which are most widespread among us.

History of the development of Internet technologies in browsers

Now we find out where it all began. It is believed that the first-born in the history of the development of applications of this type was the viewer, which was originally called WorldWideWeb and owed its birth in 1990 to Tim Burns-Lee, the founder of the Internet. As is already clear, the abbreviation WWW was then firmly entrenched in the World Wide Web itself. The browser itself a little later received the name Nexus, but was never widely used.

The first software product of this type to gain immense popularity around the world was the NCSA Mosaic application. It was the technology implemented in this browser that later became the basis for the creation of such monsters as Netscape Navigator.

Unfortunately, Netscape Navigator did not last long, although it was considered a fairly convenient and fast program. This was only due to the fact that it was primarily aimed at UNIX-like operating systems and Mac OS. During the global offensive on the world market of Windows systems, it became unclaimed, since the “operating systems” themselves already had built-in Internet Explorer, and the need to install additional software simply disappeared. In addition, the “native” Windows browser at that time showed good performance results and was quite convenient in terms of not overloading the interface with unnecessary elements.

What browsers are there for the computer today? They can be counted not even in dozens, but in hundreds. Of course, among all this we can highlight several of the most popular programs, but for a complete understanding of the topic under consideration, we will try to provide at least an approximate list of everything that can be found on the Internet.

What browsers are there for the computer? Review

So what about today's programs? Frankly speaking, sometimes it seems that every developer stubbornly sets himself the goal of creating a tool for Internet surfing, just to gain a user audience. In particular, this applies to most search or email sites, for example, Yandex with its “Yandex Browser” or Mail.Ru with its “Amigo”.

Alas, most of these applications are created in the image and likeness of more powerful systems. As a rule, technologies are borrowed from Google Chrome, in which some changes have been made, some elements have been removed or added. And the saddest thing is that almost all developers shout at the top of their voices that their browser is the fastest.

But they often contain so much advertising that it is simply unbearable to work. Therefore, the user asks the question: what browsers are there for a computer without advertising? Now let's try to present just such programs. Let's take a look at the existing browsers for the computer. The list (by no means complete) is presented below:

Internet Explorer.
Google Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox.
Opera.
Safari.
Edge.
Yandex Browser.
Amigo.
Acoo Browser.
Arora.
Avant Browser.
Browzar.
Chromium.
360 Safety Browser.
CoolNovo.
Citrio.
Coowon Browser.
Comodo Dragon.
Double.
DustyNet.
Epic Privacy Browser.
Goona Browser.
Green Browser.
Internet Surfboard.
K-Meleon.
Kylo.
Loonascape.
Maxthon.
Midori Browser.
Mozilla Flock and Mozilla SeaMonkey.
Netsurf.
Nuke.
Orbitum.
Orca.
Pale Moon.
Pirate Browser.
PlayFree Browser.
QIP Sirf Browser;
QtWeb Browser.
QupZilla.
RockMelt.
Slepnir Browser.
Slim Browser.
SRWare Iron.
Sundance Browser.
TheWorld.
Torch Browser.
Vivaldi.
Uran.
YRC Weblink.
Rambler Browser, etc.

Enough? How do you think? If you look carefully even at the names given above, it becomes clear that only the first five are distinguished by originality and the technology originally embedded in the software. The rest are, so to speak, derivatives.

Here, in fact, we see what browsers are available for the computer. Of course, if you search hard, you can “dig up” a huge number of relevant programs. The most famous ones are simply collected here. And it is possible to say very roughly which is the fastest browser for a computer. But in this matter you need to start exclusively from those programs and technologies that are used, so to speak, by the ancestors (the first five).

Now let's turn our attention to the main programs that are used by most users today for surfing. So let's try to choose the most popular browsers for the computer. The list, naturally, will not be so long. Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of each application.

Internet Explorer 11

This program, although it is a standard integral element of any Windows OS, nevertheless has serious problems (especially with regard to the security system). And if at the very beginning of its evolution the priority of the popularity of Internet Explorer was not in doubt, over time it fell to almost zero.

The browser itself has received fairly strong development only in recent years and, I must say, has shown quite serious and impressive results, beating its closest competitors - Google Chrome, Opera and Mozilla Firefox. At the moment, it boasts fairly high Internet speed and a user-friendly interface. So why are only a few using it? Yes, only because the old stereotype is still strong. In addition, users are often put off by the minimalist, even if completely Russified, interface, in which additional settings and elements are not displayed on the main panel, but are hidden in different menus. Nevertheless, these claims seem clearly unfounded to many experts.

Google Chrome

What other browsers are there for computers in Russian? Without a doubt, in this matter one cannot fail to mention Google Chrome, which not only became a legend itself, but also served as the progenitor for many other programs of this type.

Despite the same minimalism in design, in terms of convenience and speed of operation it looks quite impressive. Basically, what attracts users to this program is that it has a reliable security system. But many users call the main feature the built-in extension store, which allows you to install additional plugins (add-ons), as they say, “without leaving the checkout.” In addition, today you can find quite a lot of programmers who use this browser as a development tool. In addition, here you can quickly navigate to search results directly from the query line.

Perhaps the most important disadvantage, as strange as it may sound, is its advantage. The fact is that it shows optimal speed results, so to speak, only in its “pure” form. When there is an overload of plugins and add-ons, unfortunately, the speed of opening pages drops very significantly. But even if some tab freezes, you can safely work with the rest as usual.

Chromium, Yandex Browser, Amigo and 360 Safety Browser

Now let's look at Chrome-like browsers for Windows. The list, of course, can be continued, but these four programs are perhaps the most prominent representatives of this family. In principle, they are made exclusively in the image and likeness of their progenitor; even the menus and plug-ins often have the same names.

Each application has its own interesting sides. Chromium, compared to the original, is indeed somewhat optimized in terms of page opening speed. Amigo offers the user an interface with direct access to the most popular social networks such as Odnoklassniki or VKontakte and the ability to quickly access a mailbox registered on Mail.ru.

Yandex Browser is called the “rising star of the Runet”, although, to be honest, it is completely unclear why. What repels many users is the default settings of the search engine, and in general the dominance of Yandex services, which every now and then install some additional panels and arrange unnecessary redirects. In general, it seems that the developers tried to promote their main service online in this way. But in terms of speed of work, you can’t deny him.

360 Safety Browser appeared relatively recently. This browser is the development of Chinese programmers and, unlike other Chinese fakes, the quality of which raises legitimate doubts, it works quite quickly (at least at first, that’s for sure). The speed of launching the application itself and opening pages immediately after installation cannot be compared with anything. Even the “old men,” as they say, simply “smoke nervously on the sidelines.” Unfortunately, this goes away over time (as with all other programs). Why this happens will be explained later. But overall, this program, despite its youth, looks quite attractive. By the way, this is perhaps one of the few browsers with a built-in AdBlock pop-up blocking system (in other applications the add-on must be installed additionally).

Opera

If we consider the best browsers for a computer, the list, naturally, cannot do without such a grandee as Opera, which has become, so to speak, a classic of the genre. It is not surprising that this browser has always occupied and occupies the top positions in usage statistics.

But here we need to make a small digression. The fact is that Opera was unclaimed for a long time only because it was released as a shareware program, that is, you could work with it for 30 days, after which it was offered to buy the official full-featured version of this software.

Only after Opera became free did it rise to the podium. But even here, not everything is so simple. The fact is that today you can find too many modifications of this browser, and it is not always clear which of them is official. For example, it is stated that the latest release was released under numbers 15 and 16. You can also find and download Opera 21, Opera Stable or Opera NI on the official website. What is the difference? Apparently, these releases are simply unfinished, and software developers are simply in a hurry to release new versions in order to keep up with their competitors. In addition, the latest versions of the browser clearly do not want to work on weak machines. The braking and freezing is such that you are simply amazed. However, there are reasons for this. Perhaps the creators of Opera are simply creating a browser for more powerful configurations, working, so to speak, ahead of the curve? Who knows…

Mozilla Firefox

Again, if we describe the most popular browsers for PCs, the list cannot do without the “fiery fox” - the Mozilla Firefox browser, which, if it does not claim to be the leading development in this area, is at least one of the most popular .

What's special about it? Almost everything. First of all, it is worth noting that many experts tend to accuse Google programmers of unethical behavior and dishonesty, since Chrome after its debut turned out to be very similar to Firefox. Whether this is true or not, it is believed that it was the Mozilla browser that became the basis for Chrome.

As for the application itself, it is one of the most reliable and stable. Maybe the “fox” doesn’t show too high a speed of work; in principle, he doesn’t need it. First of all, this browser is aimed at web developers. Even the so-called “boxed” version already contains a lot of additional tools, and in terms of the number of add-ons (which, by the way, are not even hundreds, but thousands), it can easily bypass the notorious Google Chrome. Webmasters rate this application quite highly, if only because it is very convenient for writing scripts and testing their operation, not to mention other, no less interesting features.

Safari

What other browsers are there for your computer? Have you seen compass-shaped icons on the Internet? Yes, this is an indispensable attribute of the Safari browser from Apple, originally developed for Macintosh systems, and a little later implemented as a beautiful application for Windows.

Everything about it is extremely simple and beautiful. A distinctive feature of this application is the unique font smoothing system, as well as the ability to comfortably view large texts. Another innovation is a built-in password manager with an impenetrable security system. In general, security is considered one of the strongest points of Apple software products. In general, this is a well-made program, optimized for the needs of the average user.

Edge

Finally, if you look at what browsers there are for your computer, you can’t help but say a few words about Microsoft’s newest development called Edge, which first appeared in the new Windows 10 OS.

Although Edge is based on Internet Explorer technologies, the developers have clearly revised their global concept and redesigned the original application quite significantly. As a result, a very powerful software product appeared, which in almost all respects today is ahead of similar programs.

True, there were some “jokes” here too. The fact is that by default, the start page loads a bunch of unnecessary information such as news or new software products, weather informers, popular sites and resources that are bookmarked, all sorts of unnecessary interesting things, etc. Moreover, it is on the start page that the address the line is not at the top, but slightly below and is presented in the form of a kind of search field. Then, when you click on the link, it returns to its rightful place. However, it's easy to get used to it.

On the other hand, the operating speed here is quite high, which cannot be said about similar applications, and the loading speed, if there are no restrictions, say, when downloading content from file-sharing networks, is comparable even to torrents. But the program itself has not yet been released as a separate version, so you can evaluate all its capabilities and advantages only if you install the tenth version of Windows (by the way, it has two browsers: Edge and the same Internet Explorer, presented as a separate application ). But by default, the system uses Edge.

PC browsers: list by performance tests

So, what browsers are there for the computer, we figured it out a little. When it comes to performance tests, they don't always look the same. It all depends on who exactly conducted what test. Quite often you can find results in favor of a particular browser, which can only indicate an attempt to promote this software on the market. In addition, any browser becomes more and more sluggish as it is used. And this is absolutely in no way related to cache or browsing history overflow. The only exception is Edge. On some systems, the Safari browser is not affected by this.

But it’s simply impossible to say exactly which is the best browser for a computer. And this depends not only on the programs themselves, but also on user preferences. In addition, each program of this type has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, in most cases the user has to decide on his own the question of which browser to choose for his computer. The given test diagram cannot show the objectivity of the assessment (the preferences of the experts who conducted the comparison also play a role here). This is, so to speak, a conditional result for an approximate understanding of the situation.

What's the result?

Now it’s probably a little clear what browsers are available for the computer and what features they have. Again, giving advice on installing this or that software product is a completely thankless task, because each person has his own preferences. In addition, the browsers themselves can be focused on solving quite specific tasks, sometimes not even related to Internet surfing. Yes, you also need to take into account what operating system is installed on the computer, what is the speed of Internet access, how much RAM is there, and many other equally important factors. But if you are objective and do not tip the scales in anyone’s favor, it is recommended to choose one of the first six browsers presented at the very beginning of the above list. The rest are possible in principle, since they are all derivatives of the main programs. However, here, as they say, everyone decides for himself what he likes and what is more convenient to work with.

The top rankings in terms of functionality, security and speed are occupied by Yandex.Browser, Google Chrome, Opera and Mozilla Firefox. Only you can tell which browser you choose, so let's take a quick look at the features of each browser again.

If we talk about the simplicity of the interface and innovation in total, Yandex Browser will win. The developers have proven that it is possible to create a product that is equally respected by both “dummies” and professionals without strict restrictions for users. The browser is cross-platform, fast, stable, synchronized with Google and Yandex services equally. In fact, it combines the best features of its competitors with two significant additions: a unique search bar with suggestions and a functional bookmark bar codenamed "scoreboard". Recommended for download if you are tired of template solutions and glitches. In addition, this secure browser on a Windows computer is memory-friendly. Other Internet browsers are much more demanding on the resources of computers and laptops.

Orbitum is considered a relatively young web browser that can compete with any well-known browser, both in terms of performance when working with Internet resources, and in terms of the number of available settings and tools. Its main feature is an interactive chat that allows you to be on any page and at the same time correspond with friends from social networks. networks. Try Orbitum and you will be pleased with the high speed of launching web pages, the benefits of using the built-in loader and the useful omnibox. This is a good choice of browser for your computer at home.

Not so common: Amigo and K-Meleon. The latter is a serious competitor to its progenitor Mozilla Firefox. However, while it excels in security, the K-Meleon browser loses in the frequency of updates. Amigo's close connection to social networks can be perceived as an advantage for regular visitors to VK, OK, FB and other social networks. But thanks to many extensions, plugins and minimal CPU load, the browser runs smoothly and without glitches. The program will be appreciated by all categories of users.

Unfortunately, our review did not include such products as the cross-platform Comodo Dragon, good solutions Pale Moon and Srware Iron, Uran, Baidu Browser, the only browser with advanced anonymity - Tor browser bundle, the once famous Netscape Navigator, Torch Browser, designed for true Rambler fans Rambler Browser. Each of them deserves special attention, which we will definitely pay in subsequent publications. I would also like to separately mention the good browser UC Browser. Its creators relatively recently began expanding around the world, and are constantly adding useful features to their brainchild, such as integration with video hosting sites. Already now, in the “advantages - disadvantages” competition, the balance is positive, but we doubt that UC can be called a safe browser. It is often installed on smartphones without the user's consent.

We compared the 9 most popular browsers for Windows to help you choose the best one. The interface, performance, security, the presence of advertising in the program, presets and “chips” were evaluated.
Test participants:

Chromium browsers:
- Chrome;
- Yandex browser;
- Amigo from ru;
- Opera;
- Vivaldi;
Mozilla Firefox;
- Tor Browser Bundle;
Internet Explorer;
Microsoft Edge;

Test conditions:

Clean Windows 7 x32 OS on a virtual machine;
Dual-core 3.5 GHz processor;
4 GB;
256 MB of video memory with 3D and 2D acceleration;
The opening speed was measured with a stopwatch from clicking on the shortcut to loading google.ru. The browser had not opened before;
RAM consumption was measured on 7 open tabs. The list of sites was always the same;
For general browser testing, the Peacekeeper Futuremark benchmark was used;
Support for HTML5 functions was tested on the site html5test.com. The maximum possible number of points is 555.

Most popular browsers

Top 10 browsers in Russia for desktop computers in 2015 according to Liveinternet statistics:

Chrome - 40.2%;
Yandex.Browser - 15.2%;
FireFox -14.1%;
Opera (new version) - 9.6%;
Internet Explorer 11 - 6.1%;
Opera 12 - 3.4%;
Amigo from Mail.ru - 3.1%;
Internet Explorer 10 - 1.8%;
Internet Explorer 8 - 1.7%;
Internet Explorer 9 - 0.9%.

Four of the ten most popular browsers - Chrome, Yandex, the new Opera and Amigo - are based on the Chromium browser with the Blink engine. This is 68.1% of the total share of users. They have many common functions and differ in their own integrated web services, interface and other features.

Chrome

It’s not for nothing that Google Chrome is popular: a minimalistic interface, a large catalog of free extensions and themes, fast work and support for modern web development technologies.

Platforms: Windows, Android, iOS, Linux, Mac OS X 10.6+.
Functions:

Flaws:

Performance

Safety

Warnings when visiting dangerous pages.
Blocks pop-ups well.
Location, camera and microphone request alerts.
Warnings when visiting https sites without a signed certificate.
Incognito mode: a separate window in which no history is saved.
EXE file will not download without confirmation.

Flaws:

Passwords are stored encrypted, but can be viewed through the settings.
The spell checking module sends all entered texts to Google to display errors.

Ads and Presets

Yandex browser

Yandex Browser is based on Chromium, but in appearance it is very different from regular Chrome. Almost everything has been redone, and the changes have benefited the browser - they are really convenient.

Platforms: Windows, Android 4.1+, iOS 7.0+, Mac OS X, Linux.
Functions:

Import bookmarks and settings from Internet Explorer, Opera, Chrome.
Full synchronization via Yandex mail account.
The smart search bar shows answers in suggestions. You may not remember the exact address of the site; just enter the name in Russian - you will immediately be taken to the site.

When you open a new tab, a board appears - an analogue of visual bookmarks. The list of sites is customizable to your liking. A collection of beautiful background pictures. The download manager is built into the scoreboard.

The quick call feature looks for a phone number on the page. When clicked, an SMS with a number is sent to your phone. Works when synchronization is enabled.
Translation of selected text and pages.
Return to the top of the page and back when clicking on a tab.
The address bar shows the home page name and title instead of the URL. On some sites, links to popular sections of the site are displayed in the right bar. When clicked, the full link is displayed, along with a copy and share button on social media. networks.
The browser does not close if you close all tabs.
View documents in doc, rtf, ppt, pdf formats and ePub, fb2, fbzip electronic books directly in the browser.
Mouse gesture control. A handy feature from Opera

Supports extensions from the Chrome and Opera store.

Search by page taking into account word forms. It even finds words with different endings.