Good day, friends! I'm sorry that there have not been 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 particular operating system, so I will focus on it, but there will not be much difference for users of previous versions of Windows.

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 your comments and remarks. Go!

Best browsers 2018: ranking for Windows

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

1st place - Google Chrome

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

Share Google usage Chrome among users

I don't know what you think, but I think almost 108 million visitors can't be wrong! And 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 official website of the manufacturer!

Advantages of Google Chrome

• Speed. This is perhaps the main reason why users give their preference to him. I found an interesting speed test of 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 competitors. In addition, Chrome has the ability to preload the page, thereby increasing the speed of work even higher.
• 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. Address bar works in conjunction with the search engine selected in the settings, which saves a few more seconds for the user.
• 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 still work.
• Safety. Google Chome has its own regularly updated database malicious resources and also the browser requires additional confirmation to download executable files.
• Mode "Incognito". This is especially true for those who do not want to leave traces of visiting certain sites, and there is no time to clean the history and cookies.
• Task Manager. A very handy feature that I use regularly. It can be found under the More Tools menu. With the help of such a tool, you can track which of the tabs or which extension requires a lot of resources and complete the process in order 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. The list of available extensions can be found at this link.

• Built-in page translator. An extremely useful feature 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 when Google help Interpreter.
• Regular updates. Google carefully monitors the quality of its products, so the browser is updated automatically without you even noticing it (unlike updates in Firefox, for example).
• ok, google. Voice search is available in Google Chrome.
• Synchronization. You decide, for example, to reinstall Windows or buy new computer, and half of the passwords have already been forgotten. Google Chrome gives you the option not to think about it at all: when you sign in to your account, all your settings and passwords will be imported to your new device.
• Ad blocking. I wrote about this separately.

Disadvantages of Google Chrome

But everything can not be so rosy and beautiful, you ask? Of course, there is also a fly in the ointment. The main disadvantage of Google Chrome can be called it "the weight". If you have an old computer with very modest performance resources, it is better to stop using Chrome and consider other browser options. The minimum amount of RAM for Chrome to work correctly must be 2 GB. There are other negative features of this browser, but ordinary user they are unlikely to be of interest.

2nd place - Opera

One of the oldest browsers that has recently begun to revive. Its heyday was during a time of limited and slow internet (remember Opera Mini on Simbian devices?). But even now the Opera has its own "chip", which none of the competitors has. But we will talk about this below.

Advantages of Opera

• Speed. There is a magical feature of Opera Turbo, which allows you to significantly increase the speed of loading sites. In addition, Opera is perfectly optimized to work on slow computers with weak technical characteristics, thus becoming an excellent alternative to Google Chrome.
• Saving. It is very important for Internet owners with restrictions on the amount of traffic. Opera not only increases the speed of loading pages, but also significantly reduces the amount of traffic received and transmitted.
• informative. 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 this moment browser uses:

• Express panel of bookmarks. Not an innovation, of course, but still a very handy feature of this browser. Hotkeys are also provided for instant access to browser control directly from the keyboard.
• Built-in ad blocker. In other browsers, the blocking of endless ad units and intrusive pop-ups is implemented using third-party plugins. The developers of Opera have foreseen this moment and built an ad blocker 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.
• Energy saving mode. Opera allows you to save up to 50% of the battery charge 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 it, you can easily access prohibited sites, or you can watch movies that are blocked in your country at the request of the copyright holder. It is because of this incredibly useful feature that I use Opera all the time.
• Extensions. Like Google Chrome, Opera boasts a large number (more than 1000+) various extensions and design 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.
• Might not work on older computers, high system requirements.

3rd place - Mozilla Firefox

A rather strange, but still popular choice of many users - 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 advantages, I will consider them in more detail.

Pros of Mozilla Firefox

• Speed. Quite a controversial indicator for the Fox. This browser is quite nimble until that great moment until you install a few plugins. After that, the desire to use Firefox will disappear for a certain period of time.
• Side panel. Many fans point out that side panel (fast access Ctrl+B) is an incredibly handy thing. Almost instant access to bookmarks with the ability to edit them.
• Fine tuning. The ability to make the browser absolutely unique, to “sharpen” it to fit your needs. Access to them is 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 stronger the browser becomes stupid.

Firefox Disadvantages

• Thor-mo-za . This is exactly why a huge number of users have abandoned the use of Lisa and preferred any other browser (most often Google Chrome). It slows down terribly, it got to the point that I had to wait for a new empty tab to open.

4th place - Yandex.Browser

A fairly young and modern browser from the Russian search engine Yandex. In February 2017, this PC browser ranked second in popularity after Chrome. Personally, I use it very rarely, it is 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 not from official ones.

Nevertheless, it is quite a worthy product, which is trusted by 8% of users (according to LiveInternet statistics). And according to Wikipedia - 21% of users. Consider 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 find for you. In fact, you will receive a complete analogue of Google Chrome, only ideally sharpened for another search engine- Russian Yandex.
• Turbo mode. Like many other Russian developers, Yandex likes to peep ideas from competitors. I wrote about the magical function of Opera Turbo above, here it is essentially the same, I will not repeat it.
• Yandex.Zen. Your personal recommendations: various articles, news, reviews, videos and more right on the start page. opened new tab and... woke up after 2 hours :) In principle, the same thing is available with the extension Visual bookmarks from Yandex for other browsers.

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

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

• Yandex.Tablo. Also a very convenient 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 to your liking.

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

Disadvantages of Yandex.Browser

• obsession. Whatever program I try to install, what service I don’t get into - here it is right there: Yandex.Browser. Walks right on the heels and whines: "Install me." Constantly wants to change the start page. And he wants a lot more. He looks like my wife :) At some point, it starts to piss me off.
• Speed. Many users complain about the speed of opening new tabs, which even overshadows the infamous Mozilla Firefox. Especially true for weak computers.
• No flexible settings. Unlike the same Google Chrome or Opera, Yandex.Browser does not have wide possibilities for adapting to your own individual needs.

5th place - Microsoft Edge

The youngest of modern browsers, was launched by Microsoft in March 2015. This browser has replaced the hated by many Internet Explorer(Which is strange enough, since IE is statistically the most secure browser!). I started using Edge from the moment I installed the "dozens", that is, quite recently, but I have already made up my mind about it.

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

Pros of Microsoft Edge

• Full integration with Windows 10. This is perhaps Edge's strongest trait. It works like a complete application and uses all the features of the most modern operating system.
• Safety. Edge took over from its "big brother" IE the most strengths, including safe surfing on the net.
• Speed. In terms of speed, I can put it in third place after Google Chrome and Opera, but still its performance is very good. The browser does not bother, the pages open quickly and load in a couple of seconds.
• Reading mode. I use this feature most of the time mobile devices, but maybe it will be useful for someone in the PC version.
• Voice Cortana Assistant . To be honest, I haven't used it yet, but it's rumored to be way behind OK Google and Siri.
• Notes. Microsoft Edge introduces handwriting and note-taking functionality. 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 only available to owners latest version operating room Windows systems- "tens".
• Sometimes stupid. For me it happens like this: you enter the page url (or make a transition), a tab opens and the user sees White screen until the page is fully loaded. Personally, it annoys 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 look forward to your suggestions in the comments. If you have any questions - ask, I will answer as soon as possible!

This article will talk about best browsers, which we can advise for use on a weak computer. In principle, any modern web browser is suitable for these purposes, even voracious in terms of random access memory Chrome and its clones on the Chromium platform. You just don't need to install a lot of extensions and produce a huge number of active tabs. But if we talk about products specially optimized for old or weak devices, then it is better to look at Mozilla Firefox or a browser based on its old Gecko engine - Pale Moon. But which of the two is still better for survival? Let's compare them: how they are optimized, and which one performs better in tests on the BrowserBench.org website.

Which browser is best for weak computers

Modern Mozilla Firefox or a project based on its old Pale Moon engine.

Mozilla Firefox Survival

In November 2018, Mozilla Firefox celebrates the anniversary of its existence in a new format - on the Quantum engine, which has evolved to replace the outdated Gecko engine, and with a new modern interface photon.

The Quantum engine, among other things, was also announced as a solution for weak computers. Modern Firefox can work with multiple processor cores and is designed to save RAM. As its creators assure, the browser consumes 30% less memory than Chrome. Plus, Firefox can be further optimized by the users themselves. You can adjust the number of its content processes optimally for your amount of memory, refuse to animate the interface, disable unused plugins, block autoplay of videos, and use other features in the hidden "about:config" settings.

Pale Moon for Survival

Pale Moon is essentially frozen in time old Firefox when he was still working on the Gecko engine. And how many knew him in the 2000s. and a little later, until the 29th version, which was released in 2014 and brought new interface Australis, the forerunner of the modern Photon. Pale Moon is a fork of Mozilla Firefox 28, a browser with a consistent interface from the 2000s, but it's a live, enthusiast-supported, periodically updated product.

Moreover, it is a browser with its own content - its own themes, extensions, plugins. And even with own service synchronization of user data. Pale Moon is specially optimized for performance on weak computers by removing rarely used features in Firefox and minimizing the use of RAM. Well, being a modified clone of the old Ognelis, like himself, Pale Moon can be further optimized for specific user interests in the hidden "about:config" settings.

Battle on BrowserBench.org

To compare these two browsers, let's use the BrowserBench.org web service, designed to test browsers on various aspects of their work. And for testing, as a base for the operation of web browsers, we will take a truncated in hardware capacity virtual machine– with two cores of the old 2nd generation processor Intel Core I5, with only 2 GB of RAM, hosted on HDD. The operating system on the machine is Windows 7 Embedded. Both Firefox and Pale Moon will be tested under the same conditions - with the same number of Windows background processes, in its purest form, without unnecessary tabs and extensions installed.

motion mark

The MotionMark test measures the performance of browsers as they process graphics and web animations. According to the results of the test, points are awarded, the more there are, the, respectively, better browser copes with this particular task. And according to the results of this test, Pale Moon won by a significant margin. It got 81.11 points while Firefox only got 59.78. Pale Moon proved to be 26% more productive in terms of graphics processing.

jet stream

The JetStream test is designed to determine the speed of web browsers when they process Java content. The principle of summing up is the same as that of MotionMark - the more points scored, the better the web browser coped with the task. And here the victory is again for Pale Moon, albeit only with a 10% margin. It scored 108.75 while Firefox scored 97.582.

Speedometer

Speedometer is a clumsy speed test, it measures the number of operations per minute. It works on the principle of simulating user actions to open various sites (with different content loads) and launch the same various web applications. The results are summarized as a fixed number of such operations per minute. The more of them, the formally better. And here Pale Moon has already lost miserably to Firefox - 14 operations per minute against 36.6. At 38%, the modern Ognelis, sharpened to work with several processor cores (in our case, with two), is more efficient than Pale Moon, in fact, itself from the distant past.

Appetite for RAM

Which of these two browsers is more economical in terms of RAM consumption? For the same background Windows processes, with the same open sites in the tabs of web browsers, if they are open in Firefox, the system consumes 65% of the memory.

If they are open in Pale Moon - 59%, 6% less.

Summing up…

So, Pale Moon won two BrowserBench.org tests, and Firefox won one. Few users use the browser in endurance mode, thoughtlessly and with particular fussiness opening anything in its window. Plus, Pale Moon uses RAM more efficiently. The winner according to the results of all tests is obvious - Pale Moon.

You can download this browser on the official website of the project:

www.palemoon.org

It's just that it comes initially with an English-language interface, Russification (or translation into another language) is carried out manually by the users themselves. To do this, in the Pale Moon window, you need to go to the project website.

Depends on the provider, the power of the computer and the browser used in Windows. It seems unimportant, but the application you use to access the web can affect page loading speed.

What is the fastest browser for Windows?

The same “Internet browser” behaves differently in different versions Windows. Let's find out about the fastest browser for Windows 10, consider what programs should be installed in other versions of this system.

The fastest browsers for Windows 7 and 8

To begin with, we suggest stopping at a selection of browsers for the seventh and eighth versions of the system, since they are most common among users. The following programs are best suited for this software:

1. K Meleon. Oddly enough, this little-known browser is at the top of the list precisely because of its speed. The program is very easy, takes a minimum of resources. It can be installed on a Windows system or you can use the version that does not require downloading. The speed of a browser is determined by the speed of launching the application itself and loading pages - all of these actions individually take less than a second. The utility is open for improvements: the program code is freely available, and any user can make suggestions to the developers. It has an ad blocker and pop-up blocker, and the design is very discreet. Although this product is not as popular as more well-known competitors, we advise you to try it as a means of accessing the Internet, especially if you are trying not to load your computer's RAM too much. Another argument in the “piggy bank” of the service is that it is considered the best by many programmers, specialists who really understand this topic.
   
2. Opera. Although it is considered that last years this browser is not as unique as it used to be due to engine changes, it is still one of the fastest and most user friendly. First of all, it has a beautiful design, there is account synchronization, an express panel for convenient use of sites, separate bookmarks and other tools. The browser is popular because of the Turbo mode, which speeds up page loading and saves data, which is important when using 3/4G Internet. As noted by many users, it is able to cope with a variety of open tabs without overloading the computer's memory too much. It is by the number of simultaneously loaded pages that it is considered the best among competitors. The program launches videos and sites in two seconds, turns on itself in 3-5 seconds. Note that if the application overloads the RAM due to the huge number of sites, then it will simply “crash” and restart again. But, let us clarify that such failures are often associated not with the program, but with insufficient computer power.
   
3. Maxton. Another not too well-known browser that deserves the attention of those who appreciate high speed work. It takes less than a second to load a web page or video, has its own cloud storage, requires few computer resources. Here you can remove ads with built-in tools or add numerous extensions. The only drawback of the application is the promotion of Yandex services, but not at all as active as in the browser of this company.
   
4. One of the most famous browsers in the world. Such demand is explained by several advantages of the service: ease of use, minimalistic interface, the ability to install extensions. In addition, this program is chosen by those who have Google account, in which you can save all information about bookmarks, passwords to other accounts etc. The browser is used on several devices with one account and allows you to access saved pages. , on the contrary, will appeal to those who do not want to leave traces behind them - no cookies, cache and other browsing data. As a rule, this browser is preferred when compared with Opera. But it turns out that it takes a few seconds longer to load the page, which is why it didn’t make it to the top of this list. Therefore, it is not entirely correct to call it the fastest browser for Windows 7, and many users note that it does not function so well on the eight.
   
5. A few years ago, this browser was the most popular in many countries. This is the first program for which extensions began to be created. But it is not at all as fast as Opera or Chrome, so in terms of speed we cannot consider it as a leader among competitors. What in this case can attract this product? With its flexibility, because the browser can be adapted as much as possible, install a lot of extensions and do not worry about security - privacy protection mechanisms are well developed here. Those who fell in love with the “fox” before continue to use it steadily, and the service can attract new users if they are advanced in the settings and like to change them for themselves.
   

Fast browser for Windows 10

Not many users have already installed the latest version of Windows 10 for themselves. But the question of choosing a browser for this system is very relevant, and the first thing we will look at is the company's new product - Microsoft Edge.

It would be logical to assume that this particular browser is maximally adapted for version 10. In principle, the way it is - it works very quickly, has high performance. It has a simple and concise design, it is understandable for ordinary users. The application has a sufficient set of settings for advanced users and has several interesting features, such as reading mode or the ability to draw on pages. It does not lag behind Chrome in performance, but requires a lot of RAM.

Which browser to install if you don't want to use Microsoft Edge on Windows 10? A worthy replacement for him will be the same Chrome, Waterfox - an analogue of the "fox" or any of the above lesser-known browsers. The choice is based on performance indicators and the amount of RAM on the computer itself. These components play an even greater role than the choice of a nimble program.

Browsers that support Windows XP

There are still a lot of weak computers that are contraindicated in switching to any newer Windows operating system - they simply cannot withstand such a load.

Let's clarify that, for example, the world-famous Chrome no longer supports the old XP. But there are no less worthy alternative browsers for it:

1. K Meleon. It again ranks first on our list because of its lightness - it does an excellent job and at the same time takes up a minimum of computer resources, in particular, RAM. So, it provides high performance and the same page loading speed. We recommend that you take a closer look at it if your computer is weak.
2. Opera. The official website of the product says that this browser is still supported in XP, so feel free to install it on your computer with this software. Opera requires significantly more resources, so we advise you not to open too many tabs, so as not to suffer from freezing or crashing the program.
3. Internet Explorer. This is not the fastest browser for Windows XP, but it is installed by default on Windows and will work on any version of it. Many users note that in the latest versions it has become much better, and all the usual stereotypes about its instability are simply exaggerated.

We analyzed the list of the fastest browsers, found out which products deserve attention and installation. Rating may vary depending on Windows versions. The speed of the program is directly related to the amount of RAM on the computer. When choosing, we advise you to strike a balance and use a browser that will perform well in conjunction with the capabilities of your PC.

Since the emergence world wide web, called the Internet, surfing facilities began to develop at a frantic pace. Web browsers are used as the main tool. But not all of them are equal in terms of their capabilities and the load that they can exert on the system. Let's try to figure out which browser loads the system the least, taking into account the main technical characteristics and reviews of ordinary users.

What is the load on the system?

To understand the meaning of the load, you should directly examine the currently loaded content contained on a particular web resource. It is clear, after all, that if the site is a resource on which only text is presented, there is nothing to talk about. The system reads the text in any encoding and does not particularly strain.

The question of which browser is the least burden on the system should be considered in terms of multimedia content or development tools provided by the browsers themselves.

If we talk about multimedia, it should immediately be taken into account that the processing tools provided in the main versions of the programs are often supplemented by a fairly large number of special plug-ins. Take at least the same Adobe Flash Player responsible for high-quality reproduction of animation, graphics and sound.

Thus, the relevant question will not be so much about which browser eats the least resources, but about how resource-intensive an additional plug-in is, because the browser itself in its pure form may not work with some elements of web pages.

Basic performance parameters

If we consider the main characteristics of the most famous and most commonly used tools, in the first place for any user or expert tester is the speed of launching the program itself from an executable file and the speed of opening pages.

Unfortunately, many users who are trying to figure out which browser loads less CPU or RAM often miss the application start options. So to say, in its pure form after installation, they all start quickly enough. This is due only to the fact that they do not have plug-ins connected, the cache is not filled, there is no browsing history, etc.

Over time, any, even the most sophisticated browser with a bunch of lotions turns into a clumsy bumpkin. The saddest thing is that even deleting temporary files does not help. And if we also take into account the initialization of plug-ins at the start of the program, in general, it is worth thinking about the advisability of installing them.

Some applications have their own set that cannot be deleted, but can be disabled. So, for example, Chrome comes with built-in components like Adobe Flash Player or adblock. If everything is clear with the first plugin, the second sometimes causes legitimate criticism. It is responsible for blocking ads, pop-ups and banners, and may also prevent some automatically executed scripts and applets embedded in web pages from working. And all this takes a lot of time.

Opening pages with a preliminary content analysis directly depends on the content. Any of the modern browsers spends a fraction of a second on this. Again, it all depends on the plugins - the more there are, the slower the program works. And incorrectly installed or incompatible add-ons slow down the system even more.

Which browsers use less memory?

But let's start checking the means of accessing the Internet themselves. Here you should take into account the consumption of RAM, virtual and physical memory. If you understand the question of which browser loads the system the least, you should pay attention to the basic default settings and the size of the allocated cache.

Cached data, although it allows opening the most frequently visited pages by saving some elements on the hard drive, is nevertheless capable of clogging the system too much and causing program freezing effects. This is due to the constant analysis of the loaded structural elements of the pages. With a sufficiently large number of them, more time is required for analysis and loading.

In this regard, Internet Explorer 11, Edge from Windows 10, Mozilla and Google Chrome show the best indicators, judging by the feedback from users and experts. Opera, although a very popular means of accessing the Internet, is much slower. In addition, today the versions of the program in unofficial sources there are so many that you don't always know if a given product is safe.

and reviews

If you look at it, you can make a list, in which, as you might expect, there are only programs of the most famous developers:

• Internet Explorer;
• edge;
• Opera;
• Mozilla Firefox;
• Chrome.

We could add here some programs like Amigo, Yandex Browser, 360 Safety Browser or something else. But they are specifically not included in the list, because they are built on the basis of Chrome and are not of interest as truncated or extended derivatives of the main product. Often, due to undeveloped technologies and algorithms, problems arise in them much more than in the parent product. This is evidenced by clearly unflattering statements from users.

Now let's dwell on the question of which browser loads the system the least.

Internet Explorer

Users have developed an extremely negative attitude towards IE, which is part of any Windows operating system, since the early versions of the program were so unfinished that it was not even necessary to talk about any convenience of working on the Internet.

Over time, developers from Microsoft revised the basic concept of the browser, resulting in the 11th version of the application. No matter what anyone says, Internet Explorer 11 outdoes both Mozilla and Chrome, and even more so Opera, in all respects. The load is minimal, the start is much faster than similar applications, clearing the cache and temporary files does not require user intervention, as it was before (it was necessary to clean the Temporary Files folders manually).

edge

The same Internet Explorer became the progenitor of a new generation browser called Edge, which appeared only in Windows 10 (the version is not provided for systems below the rank).

This application rightfully occupies the top lines in all ratings. Most of the background processes when the program is launched are automated, the start is made within a couple of seconds, opening pages even without installing related plugins is very fast. By the way, you don’t need to install add-ons either - everything is included here.

Another thing is that this browser is somewhat inconvenient to set up, especially in terms of disabling extensions. And it's a little stressful start page default (news, weather, ads, etc.). But all this can be turned off if you set a dummy at startup, like how it is done in IE.

Opera

The notorious Opera, although revered by many, has recently lost ground. Despite the convenient and fairly simple interface, the performance leaves much to be desired.

Even at startup, you may notice too long access to the hard disk, as well as when complete cleaning cache and deleting temporary files. True, in the pluses you can write down the possibility quick setup, disable or remove extensions. But this in no way can affect the overall assessment.

Mozilla Firefox

Finding the answer to the question of which browser loads the system the least cannot do without this browser.

Light and fast - that's what you can say about it. However, not all users fully appreciate it. The fact is that the "Fire Fox" cannot be considered as the most primitive means of accessing the Internet. This browser is more suitable for web developers and can be used as a complete platform for building web applications. The toolkit here is much wider than everything that other favorites of the list offer.

Chrome and browsers based on it

Chrome is considered the fastest of all currently existing browsers. Developments based on it differ in speed only after the first installation, and over time they start to slow down incredibly.

And the speed of launch, and the speed of opening pages, and ease of setup or management - at their best. Plus - the largest number of developed plugins and extensions. The question is different. Should they be installed? This is already decided by everyone. Nevertheless, in all the main indicators in the lists of popularity, this browser is not inferior to Edge.

What to choose?

So, we choose Of course, preference (based on user reviews) could be given to Microsoft products, however, it is believed that installing Chrome would be the best option.

And here they speak in favor of choice not only specifications or performance settings with a minimum load on the system. Looking more broadly, you can see that the latest version of the application supports RDP (remote desktop) technologies and can be used as the main client to connect to computers and laptops, even from mobile devices.

Thus, the balance in the question of which browser loads the system the least, is the easiest to manage and configure, clearly leans in favor of Chrome, although this assessment is based solely on ratings, no more.

Let's take a closer look at the most popular browsers for personal computers and laptops running under Windows in the world and in Runet, in particular. We will try to evaluate them as objectively as possible. Benefits and limitations for the user. The main and most important characteristics are speed, ease of use, security, functionality.

Before moving on to the review, let's take a look at statistics provided by leading web analytics companies.

The most recent data on the share of users in the world at the beginning of 2017 was provided by the Net Applications agency. It should be noted that this statistics has not undergone global changes for several years.

The statistics of users of the Russian-language Internet are maintained by several companies, among which we present OpenStat, LiveInternet and HotLog.

As we see confident leadership in Runet and in the world for Google Chrome.

But that's just statistics. In order to fully experience the quality of the work of browsers, it is worth trying them all in action, because everyone can have their own specific wishes and preferences.

Mozilla FireFox - free web surfing

If you prefer simple interface with minimum extra buttons and tabs, then this browser is definitely worth a try. During the initial installation, you will receive a minimum of functions, which for some is even for the better - easy to use.

You can expand the functionality with the help of numerous plugins and extensions, which is just the sea (more than 100 thousand at the moment).

Is different high level security Your personal data and passwords. Easy in at the construction site.

An important advantage is blocking pop-ups and RSS support. It is updated independently, without user intervention.

High rates of development allow the browser to successfully compete with the leaders of the ratings, but still slightly inferior in performance the next browser in our review.

Google - Internet at the speed of Chrome

Chrome offers greatest work speed. Very well thought out functionality. Features a very convenient multilingual interface, which all other browsers try to copy with varying degrees of success.

Browser automatically blocks pop-up windows, in the search bar you can enter both the site address and the search query.

An extremely handy quick page translation. Supports operating mode multiple users.

It's more than just a browser - it's a web application platform. Built-in Flash-player, it is possible to view PDF and DOC files directly in the browser window. For some it may be useful feature turning on the mode incognita to turn off tracking of your online activity and accounting of Internet activity.

Lots of extensions, unfortunately, not all of them are of sufficient quality, as many are created by third-party developers. Because of them, there may be a decrease in the speed of work, so you should install only proven plugins and extensions.

From shortcomings can be seen as quite high RAM load when you open multiple tabs, as well as tracking your interests, location and display advertising based on this information.

However, in general, this browser is not in vain the leader in Russia and the world, so we can recommend it in the first place.

Opera - convenient, safe, fast

Once the most popular Internet Explorer in Russia, now every year it is losing popularity more and more. But him Mini version for smartphones is still used by the majority.

Among virtues should be noted relatively fast work, for low power computers will be very helpful. The speed can be further increased by using the " Turbo».

Easy to set up, can install about a thousand extensions and plugins. Has a pleasant interface.

To cons we will attribute a large amount of loaded RAM, some sites may not display correctly.

Yandex Browser - fast with turbo mode

Recently, the browser is gaining more and more popularity. Russian production. True, the same engine is taken as the basis Chromium, and therefore the interface is similar to Chrome, but it must be admitted that it is a little more adapted for Runet.

Of the differences, we note an unusual animated background Internet Explorer, which improves perception. Interface simplified to the minimum. A variety of panels take up less space, so that the overview of sites increases by 20%. Services integrated Yandex disk, mail, online translator and other specialized ones.

For some, the simplified interface may be a disadvantage, it will take time to get used to it. If you do not bind to various Yandex services, then the browser will work in a limited way.

Tor Browser Bundle - Incognito Mode

Not represented in the rating, which is no wonder - the browser is intended for users who want to hide your details, spies seeking to surf the net in incognita.

Basically, Thor is modified Mozilla FireFox, with a similar interface and functionality. But with its use, you can hide your IP address, location and other personal data.

However, the price for protecting your information will be significant performance degradation. That is, pages will open slowly, as traffic will be redirected through the servers of many countries. You will constantly have to enter captcha in a search engine in order to be checked whether you are a robot.

If you care about privacy on the net - we advise you to try Tor Browser in the case.

Internet Explorer - always at hand

Explorer is the grandfather of all modern browsers. Now he has significantly lost his position. In all respects - security, speed, convenience, it is rather weak.

However, in the last Internet versions Explorer 11 tried to get closer to the leading browsers and level out a number of shortcomings.

However cons its use is still too a lot of, because few users give it their preference.

Microsoft edge- new fromMicrosoft

Microsoft does not give up and in 2015 creates a browser that is rapidly increasing the number of its fans. It replaced Internet Explorer in Windows 10.

enlarged number of supported extensions, work speed increased, thanks to the use of the new EdgeHTML engine. fully integrated in Windows 10, it cannot be used in other versions. We also worked on security.

From shortcomings- some sites may not be displayed correctly, the menu is not functional enough, it is difficult to customize for specific tasks.