Greetings, dear readers. If you are reading this article, then you also thought about which browser is better to choose today. The number of special programs for viewing sites on the Internet (which are also called browsers) is quite large, but only a few of them are especially popular. This article will cover the best and most popular browsers.

Before choosing, of course, you need to understand what you will do. I mean how you will use this or that browser. It is enough for someone to simply browse the sites and that's all, while someone intends to use the maximum capabilities of the browser, both for watching videos and for downloading.

Everything we consider below is purely our opinion and it may differ from yours. But still, based on our opinion, you can draw your own conclusions. We use browsers as much as possible and perform all sorts of different tasks, I hope our review will help you with your choice.

Microsoft Internet Explorer.

This browser should be familiar to every Windows user, since it comes pre-installed with almost every version of this operating system. The latest version of this browser is 11, it is also preinstalled in Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 operating systems.


It is also possible to install the latest version on Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8, while other versions of Windows have to be content with older versions of Internet Explorer.

This browser may suit the most ordinary, most undemanding users, but in almost any way it loses to any competitor. Recommend it for use is very problematic. It's terrible in use.

Pros:

  • It comes bundled with the Windows operating system, so it is immediately ready to use without any installation.

Minuses:

  • Classic, but outdated interface, without the possibility of changing it;
  • Slow work - Among the most popular browsers, Internet Explorer is the slowest;
  • Inability to synchronize data with the "cloud";
  • Lack of support for browser extensions;
  • Works only on Windows.
  • Discontinued development


This browser was released along with the Windows 10 operating system; in fact, it only works in it. In many ways, this browser is a "restart" of the abandoned Internet Explorer. Microsoft has seriously improved its browser on the background of its predecessor, adding useful features of "cloud" storage of settings and support for extensions.


It works faster, but the functionality is still weak. Personally, it’s still hard for me to get used to it, but who knows, maybe it will catch up with its competitors. And when asked which browser is better, this one is worth studying and trying.

Pros:

  • Pre-installed with Windows 10 operating system;
  • Extension support;
  • Synchronization of settings with the "cloud" of Microsoft;

Minuses:

  • Few extensions;
  • Weak options for customizing the appearance;
  • Only works on Windows 10.

The product of the world famous company Google is the most popular browser in the world. Of course, its popularity can be explained by the big name of its developer, but this will not be the most correct statement - at the moment, Chrome is the leader in terms of the speed of working with web pages.


Like any modern browser, Chrome supports synchronization of user data via the "cloud" - user data is synchronized between various devices, from personal computers running Windows, Linux, MacOS and ending with mobile devices running iOS operating systems with Android. There are also a huge number of extensions and themes that are provided in sufficient quantities in the Chrome Web Store.

Pros:

  • The fastest browser to date;
  • A huge number of themes and extensions;
  • Rapid introduction of the latest technologies;
  • Flexible and understandable browser settings;
  • The ability to synchronize data with other devices through the "cloud" Google.

Minuses:

  • Little opportunity to change the design of the program.

Prior to the release of Google Chrome, this browser was the most popular competitor to Internet Explorer. Now he is content with “only” second place in the statistics, losing first place to a Google product. This browser, in addition to Windows operating systems, can work on many others - MacOS, Linux, Android, iOS.


Of the interesting features, it is worth highlighting the possibility of a strong change in the appearance of the program, access to almost all settings, as well as work under Windows XP, which is rare for modern browsers.

Pros:

  • The ability to install a large number of extensions, which are in abundance;
  • Ample opportunities to change the appearance of the program;
  • Flexible and understandable settings.

Minuses:

  • Intermittent issues or delays in new technology support.


The browser of the Russian company Yandex, built on the same engine as Google Chrome. The developer has added various components to the browser that significantly expand the functionality of the program - the browser understands mouse gestures, there is a “turbo mode” that allows you to save traffic, but you have to pay for such an expansion of functionality with a much higher consumption of computer resources.


BUT, there is not one but. I personally like Yandex Browser because it is tailored for a Russian user. In addition to all the good things that Chrome has, a lot of useful things have been added here, in particular, user security and the easy ability to remove intrusive ads and a beautiful interface with many settings.

The browser is constantly updated, keeps up with the times, like the Yandex search engine itself. In this browser, it is easy to synchronize with your Yandex account and all products of this company. Again, I note that security is on top, including passwords.

But if the computer is weak, then it’s hard to use it, it eats a lot of resources, so you have to pay for a good browser with performance.

Pros:

  • "Turbo mode", which speeds up page loading and reduces traffic consumption;
  • Mouse gesture support;
  • Good user protection on the Internet (payments, passwords, etc.);
  • A minimum of advertising (you can remove it altogether with add-ons.);
  • Integration with Yandex search and its products;
  • Support for a large number of platforms;
  • Flexible and understandable settings;
  • The ability to change the appearance;
  • Frequent and useful updates;
  • Synchronization of settings via the "cloud".

Minuses:

  • Not the most democratic consumption of resources.

But why is he not in the first place, you ask. Trite, but weighty: performance plays a big role.

Opera.

This is one of the old ones. It is also worth noting it, because I myself use it quite often lately. At first, I didn’t think at all that this browser would come to life, but no, it was updated quite well. And in a good way.


In terms of speed, it is not much inferior to Firefox. There are built-in ad blockers and a free VPN for those who need one. The modern design and good navigation are also interesting. For those who first installed it, it's easy to figure it out.

Pros:

  • There are extensions;
  • Intuitive interface;
  • Built-in ad blocker;
  • Convenient navigation in history;
  • Pretty fast browser.

Minuses:

  • Few extensions;
  • Similar to Google Chrome.


Tor Browser (also often referred to as simply Tor, Tor) is a browser built on top of Mozilla Firefox for use on the Tor network to provide maximum anonymity on the Internet. The Tor network is a huge number of server computers through which encrypted user traffic passes.


Using this browser all the time to browse the Internet may not seem very comfortable due to the not very fast speed of this very Tor network, so in most cases it is used either to access resources blocked by the provider, or when you need to ensure complete anonymity.

Pros:

  • The ability to access any website ignoring any blocking;
  • Complete anonymity.

Minuses:

  • Slow operating speed.

Which browser is better to choose?

If stable and fast work is important to you, then Google Chrome is the clear choice. This browser is not in vain ranked first in the world, and most modern web resources are developed primarily for compatibility with it. In addition, Chrome is present on almost every popular platform, allowing you to sync your bookmarks and passwords between your computer and phone.

If for some reason you do not like Chrome, then you should turn your attention to Firefox or Opera. Most of the above about Chrome is also great for them - data synchronization between different devices, support for a wide number of platforms, and in addition to all this, low demands on hardware resources, which can please owners of not the most powerful computers.

For those who care about privacy or just need to visit blocked resources often, Tor Browser may come in handy. It is difficult to use it on an ongoing basis, but it is not at all necessary to make it your main browser - it is easily installed even on a USB flash drive.

Personally, I use Yandex Browser more often. Resources allow, although sometimes I swear at the speed of work, but advertising does not torment me, I use many Yandex services and they are all at hand. And now I don’t enter passwords every time again and again, but save them in the browser. Except for the most important

In general, this is everyone’s business, install it, try it, if you don’t like it, then you can switch to one browser or another without any problems.

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What is the best and fastest browser for windows? updated: February 13, 2018 by: Subbotin Pavel