10 best browsers for Windows

Internet browsers or browsers are universal tools for all operating systems known to the world, both for computers and smartphones. The most popular of them are Windows 10 for PC and Android with iOS for communications. This explains the presence of a very broad market of browsers with very tough competition.

Most of the browsers in our top offer a wide range of options. It can be both standard functions and advanced. The latter can be used when downloading from specialty stores, thus customizing your browser. The initial product can be changed by selecting a theme, setting bookmarks or getting rid of ads by installing blockers. In addition, it is recommended to use browsers with built-in protection, which will further increase the comfort of use. Some representatives have built-in means of bypassing operator locks and have “free” traffic redirected through the entire global network.

Top 10 best browsers for Windows

10 Comodo dragon

Another browser based on Chromium. 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. Pleases and compatibility - the Internet browser works well on Windows 10, 8.1 and 7. The convenient user interface was initially supplemented with a standard extension package from Comodo.

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

9 Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Microsoft Internet Explorer has experienced many ups and downs, but remains unbroken to this day. From the advantages of the browser select:

• economical use of system resources;
• simplicity;
• availability in all Windows systems.

Version 11 has been deprived of many of the “ills” of previous versions and offers good data loading speed, stable operation and compatibility with many platforms and systems — Windows 7 or 8.1 will launch it without any problems. Tests of popular online publications have identified a rather weak support for extensions. In addition, a bug is relevant when the OS starts requesting permission for an action through a browser, which is why it “seizes” the system, making work impossible.

8 Microsoft edge

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

• extremely high speed;
• built-in mode of reading documents.

Edge is extremely good on the “top ten”, but attempts to promote its new OS on the market, browser functionality on Windows 7 and 8.1 is negated - you just can not run it. The most cunning users created the so-called "virtual machines" to bypass the ban. In the extreme case, if you want to use Edge, but are the owner of Firefox, you have the opportunity to put a special theme, because of what your browser will become almost identical with the original.

Good work on tablets and with Cortana allow him to almost completely push out Explorer, leaving the last niche in the corporate segment. The main problem with its use is an excessive obsession and aspiration of Windows 10 at any opportunity to make it the default browser

7 Tor browser

Originally created for military purposes, this browser is the leader in privacy, directing traffic over random Internet connections around the world. It includes a package of tools, in fact, being a substantially expanded counterpart of Firefox. You can configure absolutely everything without saving a bit of information about yourself on the Internet.

If you run it from a flash drive, then no one can determine that the browser is running from your personal computer. By saving all the data in the private message and blocking the tracking of cookies, this browser ensures a safe pastime on the Internet. In addition, it is still fast and works quietly on Windows 7, 8.1 and 10.

6 Yandex. Browser

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

• good optimization in Windows 1 and 10;
• synchronization with a variety of Yandex services;
• availability and ease of installation, sometimes even excessive.

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

For better protection, you can install Kaspersky Password Manager and protect your passwords against intruders. Of the minuses, it is worth highlighting the excessive zeal of a domestic developer to distribute his product, “stitching” the distribution kit into various installation files of the 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.

5 Chromium

According to legend, it was on Chromium that Yandex and Chrome, although not so simple. In fact Chrome is exclusively child Google, while Chromium became an open source platform. Anyone with basic knowledge can open it, explore and create your 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 a few limitations, such as the lack of sending error reports. Otherwise, it is still a very fast and high-quality product with excellent optimization, devoid of its former “dampness”.

4 Opera

Unjustly forgotten Opera deserves more and this is a fact. Of the benefits 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 through official project services, increasing speed, which is especially useful for broadband connections. Compression saves traffic when using the mobile version and is important for lovers of limited tariffs. Redirection removes many of your provider’s limitations on the content being displayed.

Excellent compatibility with protected sites allows you to not worry that your data will be stolen by attackers, unless of course you don’t give them away, giving the go-ahead to the processing of personal information. The built-in ad blocker will allow you to get rid of headaches in the form of banners, and the energy saving mode looks good on laptops and smartphones. Of the minuses of the browser there is a weak support for extensions compared to competitors.

3 Vivaldi

A new milestone in the development of Internet browsers offers Vivaldi, which has a creative interface and incredible options for customization, which resulted in a decrease in performance. However, this difference is difficult to notice with the naked eye, and most users do not pay attention to it.

The whole style and structure of the browser depends on you. You can pin sites to the side panels, and the bottom, using the main workspace for viewing only. Tabs can be grouped to avoid crowding, which affects many representatives of Internet browsers. The basis for Vivaldi was Chromium, 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.

2 Google chrome

Company Google proud of the following features of his brainchild:

• high speed;
• infinite upgrade opportunity.

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

The wide variety of extensions available means that you can transform your browser based on personal tastes and preferences. Parental control features and a large range of settings to maximize work efficiency have a positive effect on the use of the browser by children and people of advanced age. The main disadvantage of Chrome is an extremely wide process tree when working in Windows, using a large amount of RAM. Initially, weak protection of personal data is gradually being fixed by developers. They are especially actively promoting HTTPS encryption. From the possibilities of the “future” it is necessary to note the excellent compatibility with virtual reality.

1 Mozilla firefox

The first place in our top deservedly gets Mozilla Firefox for Windows. Among its main advantages are:

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

After the recent large-scale update, which passed, it was "Fire Fox" again pressed the popular Google Chrome. The update has improved the support for extensions, and the new revised network code has smoothed the backlog in speed with competitors. Innovations not only simplify the work, but also force the browser to use computer resources more economically, even if there are many open tabs.

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

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Tor browser

Mozilla firefox

Opera

Yandex. Browser

Google chrome

Vivaldi

Chromium

Microsoft edge

Microsoft Internet Explorer 11

Comodo dragon

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