Sure, Chrome is the most popular browser for a reason,
but it is far from being the only choice. Let's talk
about the five best browser picks with all their pros and cons. Chrome. It comes preinstalled
on most Android devices, and it's probably the first thing
you install when you get a Windows PC. Why wouldn't you? Especially if you use
all the other Google services: Gmail, Drive,
the Microsoft Office rip-offs. Not to mention
the variety of extensions you can install. Chrome is also considered
a secure option, and it continues to strengthen that
due to frequent updates. Yet where Chrome really gives
other browsers a run for their money is performance. It utilizes the V8 JavaScript for faster loading times,
prioritizes active tabs, and can offload
certain tasks to your PC's hardware. That's just a couple of things
that make Chrome a very fast browser. Yet this comes at a cost. If your device has 8 gig of RAM, Chrome can easily use up
a whole gigabyte for just 10 open tabs, so you're pr
etty much
sacrificing your RAM for speed. Another big issue is privacy. That's a problem with Google in general,
but Chrome is one of the main ways Google collects data
and then sells it to marketers. But you just pop on
the Incognito tab, right? Then Chrome is the best
web browser for privacy, right? No. Did you hear about the Incognito lawsuit? It is not as private as you think. On top of that,
with the Manifest V3 API coming out, Google will now limit the effectiveness
of ad blockers and filt
ering tools, opening the doors
to more ads and tracking. If you're worried
about Google using your data, there are two things you can do. One, continue using Chrome, but get a VPN to encrypt
and secure your data. Plus, most VPNs these days have
tracker and ad blocking capabilities. I'll leave a link
in the description to my favorite VPNs, along with some special discounts. Two, if you don't want a VPN just yet,
then it's time to switch your browser. A popular Chrome alternative
is Mozilla Firefo
x. It's open source and nonprofit, so it's a much better choice
in terms of privacy and security. Firefox also blocks
third-party cookies by default and can block
social media trackers, crypto miners, and it has
a private browsing mode as well. Just be aware
that this won't keep your ISP from seeing what you're doing online or stop websites
from tracking your location. For these,
getting a VPN is the best option. But let's focus on the Firefox browser. We already established that it wins the Chr
ome versus
Firefox privacy comparison, but what about usability? The browser looks
much sleeker than it used to be. Plus, most websites keep
the same or very similar structure so you won't get lost. What I really like is that Firefox allows
more customization of UI elements, and I can choose different themes as well. Of course,
there are a few cons I found as well. It still consumes a lot of memory and can sometimes freeze
if I open too many tabs. It's gotten much better
due to the tab unload fe
ature, but if you like having
a million things open at once, Firefox might choke a little. Then there are mobile apps. Maybe it's just me,
but I don't like how they look and feel. But I do have to say
that the Firefox Focus browser version is pretty nice as it's designed
to be as minimal as it can be. But overall, while I recommend
Firefox as a primary browser on your PC, it's not exactly
the ultimate best web browser for privacy. Such a title
is a touch more deserved by Brave browser. It upgrad
es the connection
to HTTPS whenever possible, doesn't collect user data,
and offers features like Shields to block ads,
trackers, and cross-site tracking. They also have private browsing tabs powered by Tor,
which is the true privacy mode, which can hide what you do online
from your ISP or Wi-Fi network hosts. While the Tor browser tabs
can be very slow, generally, Brave is lighter
in comparison to Chrome and Firefox, while keeping similar performance. This comes from the fact
that it's Chromium
-based, just like Chrome. The similarities make
Brave easy to get used to, plus it's compatible
with most Chromium-based extensions. The only bigger drawback is BAT,
Brave's own cryptocurrency. You can earn BAT coins
by choosing to watch ads provided by Brave. I mean, really? Crypto? Didn't we learn that lesson already? Besides that, though,
for the privacy-conscious, Brave is one of the best browser picks, just like CoolTechZone is one
of the best channels to subscribe to. Just saying. Next up
on the list is Microsoft Edge. Microsoft has freed itself from the inglorious days
of Internet Explorer and actually managed to make one
of the fastest browsers right now. That's because they did what? Switch to Chromium? Seriously, it's like the Holy Grail
of browsers at this point. That said, Edge has some unique things
to entice users to leave Chrome. From reading mode
that simplifies pages to page markups, which are activated
by this pen and paper icon. Then you can annotate
straight on the
page. It saves to OneDrive, which then lets
you share your annotations. Pretty cool, right? Though I found it worked
much smoother with touch screens. That said, Edge is far from perfect. The limited extension library, I can look past,
but having Bing as your search engine? Absolutely not. If you decide to use Edge, make sure to switch
the search engine in settings. Now, if you're an Apple user wondering
what's the best web browser for you, you might want to switch to the basics. Do not underest
imate Safari. It's actually pretty good. The speeds are on par with Chrome, and Safari also
doesn't use that much memory. Plus, it uses low memory and blocks
cross-site tracking for increased privacy. Plus, I like how the Safari browser looks. It's clean and minimalistic,
fitting the overall Apple esthetic vibe. Though,
if you like to customize your browser, this one is not for you. Now, sure,
it's sad that it isn't available outside Apple's ecosystem, but what's a bit more bothersome
is the lim
ited extension library, especially if you compare it
to alternatives like Chrome and Firefox. Overall, if you need a lightweight browser
with good privacy and security standards, Safari is good. There you have it, the top five best browsers
that you can get today. If you want the best performance,
try Chrome or Edge. Firefox will be
a great choice for increased privacy, while Brave makes privacy an art. For Apple users,
don't dismiss Safari without trying it. Keep in mind that for the best priva
cy and security online,
you need additional tools, namely a VPN. Subscribe to the channel
and check out my reviews, or grab a great VPN discount
from the description right now. Thanks for watching,
and I'll see you next time.
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