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The most powerful and best browser. Which browser is the fastest? High page loading speed

Of course, the best browsers are fast, modern and functional solutions. But how can you choose among dozens of browsers the one, the only, the unique, and the best? In this article we will not tell you about the 10 best browsers, since there is no need to compare such a volume; it is enough to focus on the TOP 3 best browsers for Windows.

Browser overview

Before we move on to the best browsers, let's discuss the major browsers available for Windows. Popular today the following browsers:

  • (in new version)

As you may have noticed yourself, all of the above browsers are foreign developments. But if you want a domestic browser, then you have little choice, only two options:

  • from Mail

These 7 browsers account for 95% of the total number of browsers used worldwide. There are unusual options, such as , or , but the share of such browsers tends to zero.

The best browser for Windows 7

We advise you to choose best browser regarding where you will be using it. Built-in solution - browser Microsoft Edge, a good browser, but it's far from the best. All browsers are similar to each other, but in the case of the Microsoft browser, the developer did not take into account that Windows 7 is often used on touch screens, and as a result their browser turned out to be inconvenient.

The browser for Windows 7 is either or. Both browsers allow you to fully exploit the potential touch screens, and at the same time very nimble.

TOP 3 best browsers

It doesn't matter if you're using Windows 10 or old version Windows, and on which device - tablet, computer or laptop, we advise you to choose a browser on any of the following three solutions:

Third place: Yandex.Browser

We are glad that domestic development was able to enter the TOP. This browser is suitable for those who want to get an Internet solution integrated with Yandex products.

Considering that Yandex is a leading search engine and postal service in RuNet, many will appreciate that the browser has a built-in feature quick check almost, and hot tips right in the search bar.

Second place: Google Chrome

This is a classic. A convenient interface for computers and an equally convenient interface for touch screens.


The browser can be significantly expanded in its functionality by downloading additional extensions. And this is not only the notorious, or add-on, but also dozens of unusual solutions.

First place: Opera

We are sure that many will now be surprised why we called the Opera browser the best browser. The functionality of all leaders is similar; for each utility there are additional extensions that allow you to further expand their functionality.

But to become the best, you need to be different in some way, and the Opera browser has this. This browser is the best for two reasons:

  • Allows you to significantly save Internet traffic;
  • Allows you to access blocked sites;

Yes, Opera browser in Turbo mode allows you to access sites blocked by Roskomnadzor without any restrictions. To do this, you do not have to configure IP and other smart Internet technologies. And saving traffic is important not only for tablet users, but also for users of desktop versions - after all, it affects the speed of loading pages, and therefore the overall productivity of the user.

Could be in the top 10 best browsers, but not in the TOP 3. This browser, according to reviews of browsers, is overloaded unnecessary elements, which prevents you from receiving the necessary information. Otherwise, this browser is also quite good. The list of the best browsers of 2016 is no different from the list of the best browsers of 2015, and we think that over the next few years, there will be no significant changes in the TOP.

Which browser is the fastest?

Many people equate the word “best” with “fast”. But the browser must also be stable and secure. Any browser from our TOP 3 fits each of these definitions. It’s difficult to determine which browser is the fastest; they all work quickly if you don’t have problems with your own device. If you notice that your computer has started to slow down, then find out. Or just clean it. For more information about browsers, watch the video:

I decided to write an article and choose the best browser of 2016 (and it doesn’t matter that it’s just the beginning of the year). The principles and criteria by which we used to select a browser do not work today, and in this article I will tell you what has changed and why.

Best browser 2016

If you are interested in this topic, then you most likely know that in the last couple of years, Google Chrome has been and is the clear leader. Indeed, the Google browser is good, even very good, but, as it turned out, not everything is so simple.

Thanks to Moore's law (according to him, the power of computers will double every 2 years), a recently purchased computer is not so good after a year. Accordingly, companies that create programs for working on the Internet adapted to the power of computers and added more and more cool features to their creations.

However, recently the rapid growth has begun to subside, and all this is perhaps due to the fact that a bar is already visible, above which we cannot yet jump. In this situation, optimization comes to the fore (drum roll).

Optimize your browser too - find out how to increase your browser cache in our other article.

Now every manufacturer is trying to make sure that everything works better on its operating system and in its program than its competitors. Therefore, we will choose the best browser for several platforms (Mac, Windows, mobile operating systems).

The best browser for Mac OS

In the article where I talked about how to speed up a Mac, I already mentioned that it is best to use the Apple solution, namely Safari. The essence of this conclusion is that the browser is deeply integrated into the system, which allows it to use it to the maximum. If you enable system diagnostics and run google chrome in parallel with safari on mac, you can visually understand how much more economical safari is in using system resources.

It's just in disrepair. And now, I will play the video on youtube in 1080p in both browsers and here is the result:

In addition, Apple did a good job and made safari much faster than others (according to at least on Mac OS):

Well, what can we say about the appearance, it is magnificent:

However, there are also disadvantages to all this. No matter how hard everyone tries to give up flash, it won’t be possible to do it so quickly... And as we remember, thanks to Steve Jobs, Apple does not work with flash and safari is no exception, so, in most cases, if you want to watch a movie (if Of course, you are not using any service where everything is supported) you will have to open another browser.

And in general, you won’t see everything related to flash... But I don’t consider this a problem, since this year Google will abandon Flash, and after them the whole world. So at the end of the year you won’t even remember this pain.

In general, we have a winner! The best browser for Mac OS is Safari.

The best browser for Windows

Unfortunately, in Windows not everything is as good as in Apple, because, as we all know, Internet Explorer was a cool guy until version 6, after which he, for some reason, stopped developing and only came to his senses in version 9, when the entire world of web programmers and people under 40 was proclaimed shit.

While IE was missing the opportunity to take a leading place in the world (due to the number of installed Windows operating systems), companies such as Mozilla, Google, Yandex released their solution, which was many times superior to the native one from Microsoft. In these circumstances, we have been observing a fierce struggle for the right to leadership between Google Chrome and Firefox for several years now.

Both browsers are good, some are liked more by some, some by others, but, in general, they are almost equal in functionality (although in the latest versions Chrome has taken a significant lead). Apple's Safari has virtually nothing on the windows market because at some point they decided to stop supporting it safari versions for Windows.

Yandex Browser, which just recently appeared, has not yet become so popular, but it is rapidly gaining momentum in the Russian segment of the Internet and it is really good. It's nice when Russia produced something worthwhile.

At this stage, the best browser of 2016 for Windows is Google Chrome.

The best browser for mobile devices

Unlike desktop computers, mobile devices developed almost in parallel, and in short, everything works approximately according to the following laws:

  1. On Android it is convenient and pleasant to use google chrome (because everything is promoted by one company);
  2. Safari is convenient to use on iOS for the same reasons;

I don’t consider other OSes, because they are of no use. It is clear that there are many different nuances, each company comes up with new, convenient features that do not work for competitors, and so on. To consider this in more detail, you need to write a separate article about this, so the meaning can be contained in the 2 statements above.

Conclusion

In 2016, all manufacturing companies set a course for optimizing their solutions, and not for endless improvement. So, no matter which option you choose, you will most likely be satisfied, because everyone wants to do something better than everyone else, and we only benefit from it. So now the choice is only about your taste and nothing more. Thank you everyone, use your browsers and enjoy life (and you can also leave comments and express your opinion).

Good day, friends! Sorry that there have been no updates on the blog for a long time, I promise to improve and delight you with articles more often. Today I have prepared for you ranking of the best browsers of 2018 for Windows 10. I use this one operating system, so I will focus on it, but there will be no particular difference for users previous versions Windows won't.

On the eve of last year I did. Now the situation has changed a little, which I will tell you about in this article. I will be glad to see your comments and remarks. Let's go!

Best browsers 2018: ranking for Windows

I don't think it will come as a surprise to anyone if I say that more than 90% of the population uses the Windows operating system on their computers. The most popular version remains, which is understandable due to the huge list of advantages (but more on that in another article). I literally switched to it a couple of months ago and therefore this article will be especially relevant for Tens users.

1st place - Google Chrome

Google Chrome is once again the leader among browsers. It is quite powerful and efficient, just perfect for owners modern computers. According to open LiveInternet statistics, you can see that almost 56% of users prefer Chrome. And the number of his fans is growing every month:

Share using Google Chrome among users

I don't know what you think, but I think almost 108 million visitors can't be wrong! Now let’s look at the advantages of Chrome and reveal the secret of its truly wild popularity.

Tip: always download programs only from the manufacturer’s official website!

Advantages of Google Chrome

  • Speed. This is perhaps the main reason why users give their preference to it. I found an interesting speed test different browsers. Well done guys, they did quite a lot of work, but the results are quite expected: Google Chrome is the leader in speed among its competitors. In addition, Chrome has the ability preload pages, thereby increasing the speed of work.
  • Convenience. The interface is thought out to the smallest detail. There is nothing superfluous, the principle is implemented: “open and work”. Chrome was one of the first to implement the ability to quickly access. The address bar works in conjunction with the search engine selected in the settings, which saves the user a few more seconds.
  • Stability. In my memory, only a couple of times Chrome stopped working and reported a failure, and even then the cause was viruses on the computer. This reliability of operation is ensured by the separation of processes: if one of them is stopped, the others are still running.
  • Safety. Google Chome has its own regularly updated database of malicious resources, and the browser also requires additional confirmation to download executable files.
  • Incognito mode. This is especially true for those who do not want to leave traces of visiting certain sites, and have no time to clear their history and cookies.
  • Task Manager. A very convenient feature that I use regularly. It can be found in the More Tools menu. Using such a tool, you can track which tab or extension requires a lot of resources and complete the process to get rid of the “brakes”.

  • Extensions. For Google Chrome there are a huge number of different free plugins, extensions and themes. Accordingly, you can literally make your own browser assembly that will meet exactly your needs. A list of available extensions can be found at this link.

  • Built-in page translator. An extremely useful function for those who like to surf the Internet in a foreign language, but do not know foreign languages ​​at all. Translation of pages is carried out automatically using Google Translator.
  • Regular updates. Google carefully monitors the quality of its products, so the browser updates automatically and you won’t even notice it (unlike updates in Firefox, for example).
  • Okay Google. Google Chrome has a voice search feature.
  • Synchronization. Have you decided, for example, to reinstall Windows or buy new computer, and half of the passwords have already been forgotten. Google Chrome gives you the opportunity to not think about it at all: when you sign in, all your settings and passwords will be imported to your new device.
  • Ad blocking. I wrote a separate article about this.

Disadvantages of Google Chrome

But everything can’t be so rosy and wonderful, you ask? Of course, there is also a “fly in the ointment”. Main Google's disadvantage Chrome you can call it "weight". If you have an old computer with very modest performance resources, it is better to stop using Chrome and consider other browser options. Minimum amount of RAM for correct operation Chrome should be 2 GB. There are other negative features of this browser, but the average user is unlikely to be interested in them.

2nd place - Opera

One of the oldest browsers, which has recently begun to revive. The heyday of his popularity was in times of limited and slow internet(remember Opera Mini on Simbian devices?). But even now Opera has its own “trick” that none of its competitors have. But we'll talk about this below.

Advantages of Opera

  • Speed. There is a magical function of Opera Turbo that can significantly increase the loading speed of sites. In addition, Opera is perfectly optimized for working on slow computers with weak technical characteristics, thus becoming an excellent alternative Google Chrome.
  • Saving. Very relevant for Internet owners with restrictions on traffic volume. Opera not only increases page loading speed, but also significantly reduces the amount of traffic received and transmitted.
  • Information content. Opera may warn you that the site you want to visit is unsafe. Various icons will help you understand what is happening and what is in at the moment uses browser:

  • Express bookmarks bar. Not an innovation, of course, but still a very convenient feature of this browser. There are also hot keys for instant access to browser control directly from the keyboard.
  • Built-in ad blocking. In other browsers, blocking endless ad blocks and intrusive pop-ups is implemented using third-party plugins. Opera developers took this into account and built ad blocking into the browser itself. At the same time, the speed of work increases by 3 times! If necessary, this feature can be disabled in the settings.
  • Power Saving Mode. Opera allows you to save up to 50% of the battery power of your tablet or laptop.
  • Built-in VPN . In the era of the Yarovaya Law and the heyday of Roskomnadzor, there is nothing better than a browser with a free built-in VPN server. With its help, you can easily access prohibited sites, or you can watch films that are blocked in your country at the request of the copyright holder. It is because of this incredible useful function I use Opera all the time.
  • Extensions. Like Google Chrome, Opera boasts a large number(more than 1000+) various extensions and themes.

Disadvantages of Opera

  • Safety. According to the results of some tests and studies, the Opera browser is not safe; it often does not see a potentially dangerous site and does not save you from scammers. Therefore, you use it at your own risk.
  • May not work on older computers, high system requirements.

3rd place - Mozilla Firefox

A rather strange, but still popular choice of many users is the browser Mozilla Firefox(known as "The Fox"). In Russia, it is in third place in popularity among PC browsers. I won’t judge anyone’s choice, I’ve used it enough myself for a long time, until I switched to Google Chrome.

Any product has its fans and haters, Firefox is no exception. Objectively, it certainly has its merits, I will consider them in more detail.

Advantages of Mozilla Firefox

  • Speed. Quite a controversial indicator for the Fox. This browser is quite fast until you install a few plugins. After this, your desire to use Firefox will disappear for a certain period of time.
  • Sidebar. Many fans note that sidebar(quick access Ctrl+B) - an incredibly convenient thing. Almost instant access to bookmarks with the ability to edit them.
  • Fine tuning. The ability to make the browser absolutely unique, to “tailor” it to your needs. Access them through about:config in the address bar.
  • Extensions. A huge number of different plugins and add-ons. But, as I already wrote above, the more of them are installed, the more the browser slows down.

Firefox Disadvantages

  • Tor-mo-za . This is exactly why a huge number of users abandoned using Fox and preferred any other browser (most often Google Chrome). It slows down terribly, to the point where I had to wait for a new empty tab to open.

4th place - Yandex.Browser

Quite a young and modern browser from the Russian search engine Yandex. In February 2017, this browser for PC took second place in popularity after Chrome. Personally, I use it very rarely; it’s difficult for me to trust a program that is trying to deceive me at any cost and almost force me to install itself on my computer. Plus, sometimes it replaces other browsers when downloading from non-official sites.

Nevertheless, this is a completely worthy product, trusted by 8% of users (according to LiveInternet statistics). And according to Wikipedia - 21% of users. Let's look at the main advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages of Yandex.Browser

  • Close integration with other Yandex products. If you regularly use Yandex.Mail or, then Yandex.Browser will be a real godsend for you. You will essentially get a complete analogue of Google Chrome, only ideally tailored for another search engine - the Russian Yandex.
  • Turbo mode. Like many others Russian developers, Yandex likes to sneak ideas from competitors. I wrote about the magical function of Opera Turbo above, it’s essentially the same here, I won’t repeat it.
  • Yandex.Zen. Yours personal recommendations: various articles, news, reviews, videos and much more directly on home page. Opened new tab and... we woke up after 2 hours :) In principle, the same thing is available with the Visual Bookmarks extension from Yandex for other browsers.

  • Synchronization. There is nothing surprising in this function - when reinstalling Windows, all your settings and bookmarks will be saved in the browser.
  • Smart line. Really useful tool- answers to questions directly in search bar, without having to navigate to search results and search other pages.

  • Safety. Yandex has its own technology - Protect, which warns the user about visiting a potentially dangerous resource. Protect includes several independent protection modes against various network threats: Encryption of data transmitted over WiFi channel, password protection and antivirus technologies.
  • Settings appearance . Choose from a huge number of ready-made backgrounds or the ability to upload your own picture.
  • Quick Mouse Gestures. Managing the browser has become even easier: just hold down the right mouse button and perform a specific action to obtain the desired operation:

  • Yandex.Tableau. Also very handy tool- on the start page there will be 20 bookmarks of the sites you most visit. The tile panel for these sites can be customized as you wish.

As you can see, this is a truly complete modern tool for browsing web pages. I think that its share in the browser market will constantly grow, and the product itself will continue to develop.

Disadvantages of Yandex Browser

  • Obsessiveness. No matter what program I try to install, no matter what service I access, there it is: Yandex.Browser. He's right on his heels and whines: “Set me up.” Constantly wants to change the start page. And he wants a lot more. He looks like my wife :) At some point it starts to infuriate.
  • Speed. Many users complain about the speed of opening new tabs, which even eclipses the infamous glory of Mozilla Firefox. Especially relevant for weak computers.
  • No flexible settings . Unlike Google Chrome or Opera, Yandex.Browser does not have wide possibilities adaptation to your own individual needs.

5th place - Microsoft Edge

The youngest modern browser was launched by Microsoft in March 2015. This browser has replaced Internet Explorer, which is hated by many (which is quite strange, since according to statistics IE is the most secure browser!). I started using Edge from the moment I installed Ten, that is, quite recently, but I already had my own idea about it.

Microsoft Edge has rapidly burst into the browser market and its share is growing every day

Advantages of Microsoft Edge

  • Full integration with Windows 10. This is perhaps Edge's strongest trait. It runs as a full-fledged application and uses all the capabilities of the most modern operating system.
  • Safety. Edge took over from its “big brother” IE the strongest features, including safe surfing over the network.
  • Speed. In terms of speed, I can put it in third place after Google Chrome and Opera, but its performance is still very good. The browser is not annoying, pages open quickly and load in a couple of seconds.
  • Reading mode. I use this function most often on mobile devices, but perhaps someone will find it useful in the PC version.
  • Cortana voice assistant. To be honest, I haven’t used it yet, but rumor has it that it’s significantly inferior to “Okay Google” and Siri.
  • Notes. Microsoft Edge introduces a feature handwriting input and taking notes. Interesting thing, I must tell you. Here's what it looks like in reality:

Create a note in Microsoft Edge. Step 1.

Create a note in Microsoft Edge. Step 2.

Disadvantages of Microsoft Edge

  • Windows 10 only. This browser is available only to owners of the latest version of the Windows operating system - “tens”.
  • Sometimes it's dull. For me it happens like this: you enter the page URL (or navigate), a tab opens and the user sees white screen until the page is completely loaded. Personally, this bothers me.
  • Incorrect display. The browser is quite new and some old sites “float” in it.
  • Meager context menu . It looks like this:

  • Lack of personalization. Unlike other browsers, Edge will be difficult to customize for specific needs and tasks.

What browser do you use? I'm waiting for your options in the comments. If you have any questions, ask, I will answer as best I can!

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, which additional features they have, etc. Finally, let’s pay attention to comparative characteristics most popular applications and give some tips on using a particular browser on your 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 clear to answer which one is the best fast browser for a computer, it is simply not possible. 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 was later named Nexus, but never became widespread.

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 existing browsers for 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 received quite strong development only in recent years and, I must say, showed quite serious and impressive results, beating its closest competitors - Google Chrome, Opera and Mozilla Firefox. At the moment, it boasts a fairly high speed on the Internet and 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 completely Russified interface, in which additional settings and the 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 reliable system security. 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 a “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 media like Odnoklassniki or VKontakte and the ability to quickly access 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 others 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 do it small retreat. The fact is that Opera was not in demand for a long time only because it was released in the form shareware program, that is, you could work with it for 30 days, after which it was proposed to buy the official full-featured version 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's 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. Besides, latest versions They obviously don’t want to work with browsers 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 blame Google programmers in 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 additional tools, and in terms of the number of add-ons (which, by the way, are not even hundreds, but thousands), it will 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 in the form beautiful application for Windows.

Everything about it is extremely simple and beautiful. A distinctive feature of this application can be called unique system font smoothing, as well as the ability to comfortably view large text sizes. Another innovation is a built-in password manager with an impenetrable security system. In general, security is considered one of the most strengths"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 a computer, you can’t help but say a few words about the new development Microsoft called Edge, which first appeared in the new Windows 10 OS.

Although Edge is based on Internet technologies Explorer, the developers clearly reconsidered their global concept and redesigned the original application quite strongly. 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 thing 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 address bar is located 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 speed of work here is quite high, which cannot be said about similar applications, and the download 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 Windows versions(by the way, it has two browsers: Edge and the same Internet Explorer, presented in the form 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 did 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, give advice on installing this or that software product- 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 and many others, no less 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.

Nowadays it is very difficult to imagine life without the Internet. Because it makes life easier in many ways and opens up new opportunities. At the moment, there are many different browsers for accessing the Internet. However, not everyone is fully optimized. Therefore, to choose the most suitable option you need to know the characteristics of each of them. Next we present fastest browsers– top 10.

10. SlimJet

Opens the ranking of the fastest SlimJet browsers. It is an alternative to many popular browsers, based on the Chromium version and the Blink engine. When working with SlimJet, safe and stable connection to the Internet. The most important and significant advantage of this web browser is the lightning-fast speed of loading sites and pages, as well as downloading necessary files. In addition, SlimJet is equipped with a built-in ad blocking system. Therefore, now there will be no distractions while working. In addition, the user will be able to customize the browser for themselves, as it supports background themes.

9. SRWare Iron

SRWare Iron ranks 9th in the list of fastest speed browsers. This is a fairly modern and optimized analogue of browsers based on the Chromium version. SRWare Iron developers guarantee enhanced secure connection and user privacy. Working with the program gives users only positive emotions, as web pages load very quickly. I also like the comfortable and modern design. However, a significant disadvantage of this browser is insufficient security and privacy of users.

8. K-Meleon

In eighth place among the fastest web browsers is K-Meleon. It is an analogue of Mozilla Firefox, since the program is based on the Gecko engine. The browser interface is quite easy to understand and includes bookmarks, privacy settings, and browsing history. K-Meleon developers guarantee fast page loading and secure operation. This is especially an excellent option for those users who have older computer models. Since the K-Meleon browser, despite its high-speed operation, takes up little RAM, which is a huge advantage.

7. Amigo

Amigo is one of the best and fastest browsers available today. This is a free web browser that was designed to be fast and easy to use. The most important parameter for which the Amigo browser is so valued is high-speed loading of web pages, as well as ease of browsing. The ability to control the interface allows you to customize it for yourself and create bookmarks of those sites that are interesting to the user. Except fast loading The program developers guarantee the safe use and protection of information on visited sites. The browser is easy to download and install on any PC. It was also created special application For mobile phones to make your work even more convenient.

6. Safari

Safari is a good and very fast browser developed by Apple. At first it was intended exclusively for MacOS, but later a version was released on other operating systems, namely for Windows and Linux. This standard and simple web browser is in great demand. It has many advantages and the most important thing is the fairly fast display of web pages, thanks to the built-in WebKit engine. In addition, Safari has an original and attractive interface. Browser security is very important. Safari is equipped with advanced virus protection, as well as increased protection of confidential user information.

5. Opera

Opera deservesly occupies the middle of the ranking of the fastest browsers. The program has always been popular due to its speed and functionality. In addition to high-speed page loading, the browser has one of the highest protections. Therefore, developers guarantee not only protection from scammers and viruses, but also the user’s confidential information. In addition, work is constantly underway to improve Opera. The web browser also has built-in ad and pop-up blocking. Convenience of working with Opera is ensured by the presence of a password manager, tabs, and it is also possible to restore the previous session if necessary. The Opera browser is appreciated by many users due to its battery saving feature. Accordingly, this allows you to use the program whenever you want without restrictions.

4. Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer is a free, optimized browser developed using Microsoft platform Windows. Every year the number of users who prefer Internet Explorer increases. This is no accident, since it is characterized by high-speed loading and pleasant modern interface. In addition, the browser has security from malicious sites and protection of confidential information, which is very popular with all users. It is possible to work in private modes, that is, the program does not save sites visited by the user in the history. In addition, the user can clear history, downloads, cache, etc. at any time. Internet Browser Explorer has built-in pop-up and ad blocking.

3. Mozilla Firefox

Mozilla Firefox is free and one of the fastest browsers for accessing the Internet. Recently, it has been in great demand among users, as it is the safest and fastest for surfing the Internet. Mozilla Firefox is equipped with a reverse browsing mode, which allows the user to visit sites without fear of being confidential information will be opened. It is also important that the Mozilla Firefox browser takes up little RAM and is supported on almost all mobile devices and computers. Like many other browsers, Mozilla Firefox saves logins and passwords even when more than one person uses the browser. This increases the risk of introduction into private information. Therefore, a password master was developed to solve the problem. Its job is to protect passwords with a special code.

2. Yandex browser

Yandex browser takes 2nd place in the top 10 most fast web browsers. Has a fairly simple and quick installation on all computers with operating system Windows system. Yandex browser loads web pages at the highest possible speed, but if it seems insufficient to the user, then he can always set “turbo mode”. Thanks to the availability Protect technology Yandex browser prevents viruses from entering your computer, and also protects information about passwords and data from scammers bank cards. Therefore, this browser can be considered one of the safest and fastest.

1. Google Chrome



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