RAVINDRA'S BLOG

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Browsers

Browser is used to get, transfer and presenting the information on the World Wide Web.

Below are the some of the browsers:

Google Chrome:

  • Google Chrome is the browser developed by the Google in 2008.
  • Compatible Operating Systems:
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • IOS
    • Android

Download and Install:

  • Download Google Chrome from Google Site (Download Link). 
  • Click on Chrome Set Up.
  • File Installs and Opens Browser Home Page.

Pros:

  • Simple and Minimal User Interface. 
  • Faster Browsing Speed.
  • Privacy Mode.
  • Flash Plugin is available by default.
  • Every Tab is works as a separate window.
  • Detects Malware.

Cons:

  • Uses lots of  RAM Memory.
  • If we close a browser at a time, there is no warning for opened tabs.
  • All of browsing details are gathered by google(NO Tracking blocker). 

Firefox :

  • Firefox is the browser developed by the Mozilla Corporation in 2002.
  • Compatible Operating Systems:
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • IOS
    • Android

Download and Install:

  • Download Firefox from Firefox Site (Download Link).
  • Click on Fire Fox Setup
  • File installs and Open Firefox Home Page. 

 Pros:

  • Best Secured Browser.
  • Third Party Ectensions are blocked.
  •  You can personalize appearance.
  • More addon features. 
  • Private browsing with  Tracking Protection.

Cons:

  • Not Compatible with all sites.
  • Take lost memory to store the data.

Opera:

  • Opera is the software developed by Opera Softwares in 1995.
  • Compatible Operating Systems: 
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • IOS
    • Android

Download and Install:

  • Download Opera from Opera Site (Download Link).
  • Click on Opera Setup
  • Installs and Opens Opera  Home Page.

Pros:

  • Launches Fast.
  • Turbo Mode for boosting the Net Speed.
  • Controls Web Traffic.
  • Battery Saving Mode (Best for Laptops).

Cons:

  • Bad User Interface.
  • All sites are not compatible.
  • No add ons.
  • No Progress bar for loading websites.

VIVALDI:

  • VIVALDI browser was developed by Co-Founder of Opera Jon Stephenson, under VIVALDI Technologies in August 2017.
  •  Compatible Operating Systems:
    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

Download and Install:

  • Download VIVALDI from VIVALDI Site (Download Link).
  • Click on VIVALDI setup.
  • Installs and Opens VIVALDI Home Page.

Pros:

  • Vivaldi faster than chrome, firefox.
  • You can use two web pages parallel.
  • Less Storage Utilisation.
  • You can personalise the browser.
  •  Never stores  the browsing information.

Cons:

  • App still under development, it leads to crash of browser sometimes.
  • No extensions.
  • Cannot export bookmarks.

Brave:

  • Brave browser is initially released in 2016.
  • Compatible Operating Systems:
    • Mac.
    • Windows.
    • Linux
    • IOS
    • Android

Download and Install:

  • Download from Brave Site (Download Link).
  • Click on Brave Setup to install.
  • Install and Opens Brave Browser Home Page. 

Pros:

  • Trackers, cookies and ads blocker is available by default.
  • Clean and Simple User Interface.
  • Blocks Malware.

Cons:

  • Bit Laggy while browsing.
  • No Flash Support.
  • No extensions are available.

 Torch:

  • Torch is initially released in 2012.
  • Compatible only with Windows.(7 and Later).

Download and Install:

  • Download form Torch Site (Download Link).
  • Click on Torch Setup to install.
  • Install and Opens Torch Browser Home Page.

Pros:

  • User can directly share sites, videos and search results to social platforms.
  • Download Accelerator is available which helps for fast downloads.
  • You can download directly any thing by one click.

Cons:

  • Adds Unwanted Extensions to browser.
  • Not compatible with all browsers.
  • Browser Crashes.