Advice Request How many browsers you have installed on your desktop computer?

[sirius777]

Compartmentalisation is great from privacy perspective however at the same time it's a security nightmare () because more apps = more potential attack vectors.

Using 4 web browsers is not a security risk for me.

 

[Dimitriss]

Chrome

 

[enaph]

Using 4 web browsers is not a security risk for me.

That's why I said "potential".
I am not talking about your particular case but rather in general , because there are enough people not paying attention to updates or even disabling them and each single outdated browser is a security risk.

 

[Islam Gamal]

Vivaldi and Edge but Vivaldi is my main browser.

 

[amirr]

Edge for Windows.
Pros:
+ Light privacy features (Tracking protection lists)
+ Compatible with Chrome extensions and themes
+ Feature rich
+ Powerful security (at the cost of Cons)
+ Chromium-based
Cons:
- Forced installation (can be uninstalled, but activates with old Edge)
- Heavily tied into Microsoft services

Safari on Mac.
Pros:
+ Light privacy features (Tracking protection by DuckDuckGo)
+ Minimal design
+ Compatible for iOS users using KeyChain
Cons:
- Limited extensions
- No themes support outside OS appearance settings
- Exclusive to Apple ecosystem

Between Basic and Balanced, which one you would recommed, for someone that has AdGuard installed for Windows?
Thanks. I currently have it to its deafult, which is balaced. Does switching to Basic, makes Edge faster?

 

[Ink]

Between Basic and Balanced, which one you would recommed, for someone that has AdGuard installed for Windows?
Thanks. I currently have it to its deafult, which is balaced. Does switching to Basic, makes Edge faster?

I do not have Adguard Premium installed, so unable to make a recommendation based on coupling Edge with Adguard. Adguard Premium has some of it's own protections: Stealth Mode | AdGuard Knowledgebase

On Edge with uBlock, I use Strict Tracking with minimal problems. You can switch between the settings to see which one suits you the best.

Does it make Edge Faster? I don't know.

Useful documentation: Tracking Prevention in Microsoft Edge (Chromium) - Microsoft Edge Development

 

[gery79]

chrome and edge..... i use both on regular basis

 

[Chuck57]

Discovered that my old friend, SeaMonkey, which I used for years long ago was still around. I downloaded it to have a look and find it's very similar to the one I remember. I've been using it all day and find it's faster than Edge, seems to be stable, and the GUI reminds me of years past. I don't pay much attention to the GUI on any software. If it works well, that's what matters. Prettiest interface in the world is junk if the software doesn't perform. SeaMonkey may once again become my primary browser.

 

[Minimalist]

Firefox for most browsing
Edge for online banking, configuring router and similar
Chromium for Netflix

 

[WhiteMouse]

Chrome for most browsing
Firefox for privacy browsing
Edge for download Chrome and Firefox

Discovered that my old friend, SeaMonkey, which I used for years long ago was still around. I downloaded it to have a look and find it's very similar to the one I remember. I've been using it all day and find it's faster than Edge, seems to be stable, and the GUI reminds me of years past. I don't pay much attention to the GUI on any software. If it works well, that's what matters. Prettiest interface in the world is junk if the software doesn't perform. SeaMonkey may once again become my primary browser.

@cruelsister 's fan confirmed.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

Chromium for Netflix

you don't a whole browser for that

 

[Minimalist]

you don't a whole browser for that

I've had it installed before but almost never used it. Now I use it for Netflix only - to keep me signed in in separated browser and separated from my other browsing sessions.

 

[ForgottenSeer 85179]

I've had it installed before but almost never used it. Now I use it for Netflix only - to keep me signed in in separated browser and separated from my other browsing sessions.

Why not just use the Windows Store app then?

 

[Minimalist]

Why not just use the Windows Store app then?

I've tried it but I didn't like it.

 

[Divine_Barakah]

I have edge, Chrome, Vivaldi and Firefox.

 

[uninfected1]

Brave and Firefox.

 

[shukla44]

Had Firefox, Edge & Chrome. Since the release of Edge Chromium, Uninstalled chrome & firefox. Only Edge. On my desktop & mobile both.

 

[Arequire]

Edge and Firefox.

 

[BigWrench]

What gives????
Am I the only one who uses Opera?
If so.... Why don't YOU use it?

 

[Kongo]

What gives????
Am I the only one who uses Opera?
If so.... Why don't YOU use it?

Source: 5 Secure Browsers to Protect Your Privacy and Stay Safe