Battle What is your Favourite Browser?

[Parkinsond]

We have to hope that Chrome isn't sold, otherwise it could spell the end for Firefox, which cannot happen, and it could also harm Vivaldi and other Chromium-based browsers. Google may have its flaws, but it also has its merits. If Chrome were sold to God knows who, it could turn out badly, so it's better to leave it as it is. An example of this is Project Zero.

I will buy it

 

[piquiteco]

During install, you get three options: install for current user, install for all users, and install as standalone.

Okay, I understand. Thanks for the tip. So, you install it directly on the HDD and keep the profile there, right? Just create a shortcut on the desktop on the SSD?

I choose the last one after creating a folder on HDD, where it get installed including even cache folder, sparing SSD extra writes by cache and saving space (cache can reach approximately 1 GB daily).

I think I understand what a portable application is. I knew that, but I didn't know that the cache reaches 1 GB LOL. How could I be so stupid not to have thought of that before? But doesn't it slow down the HDD? You guys are smarter than me.

 

[piquiteco]

I will buy it

This guy really is the richest man in the world.

 

[Parkinsond]

Okay, I understand. Thanks for the tip. So, you install it directly on the HDD and keep the profile there, right?

Yes; the only downside is the slow launch of the browser, as it launches from the slower HDD.

 

[Parkinsond]

Just create a shortcut on the desktop on the SSD?

Yes, but I did not need to; just pinned it to taskbar.

 

[Parkinsond]

But doesn't it slow down the HDD?

No, it does not; the reverse is true; HDD slows down browser launch, but not browsing speed.

 

[Parkinsond]

I think I understand what a portable application is

It is not exactly portable; it is a normal install but you get the luxury of selecting the destination.

 

[piquiteco]

Yes; the only downside is the slow launch of the browser, as it launches from the slower HDD.

Then just change the installation path of the folder? see the screenshot of the Vivaldi installer.

Spoiler: Vivaldi Install per user

 

[Parkinsond]

Then just change the installation path of the folder? see the screenshot of the Vivaldi installer.

Spoiler: Vivaldi Install per user

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Did not notice that when installing; I will try it the next time.

 

[rashmi]

It seems to me that it also installs in the user's space, doesn't it? Without requiring administrative privileges to install for all users, does this confirm that it still works?

During install, you get three options: install for current user, install for all users, and install as standalone.

Vivaldi supports the current user, all users, and standalone (or portable) installations. Using offline installers, you could install Chrome or another browser just for the current user; Decline the prompt for administrator privileges.

 

[anirbandutta01]

Google may have its flaws, but it also has its merits.

That's why I am also using Chrome but not frequently as Firefox or Vivaldi.

 

[Ashish1+1]

Firefox, but the day IDM starting experiencing issues related to download panel not appearing or not downloading videos/ audios in the desired quality, I searched and found -Cốc Cốc browser. It's developed by Vietnamese company based on Chromium open source code. Since then, it has become my go to for browsing YouTube.

 

[Studynxx]

Edge

 

[Studynxx]

I love Edge, once customized via flags/policies and all nonsense is disabled or blocked, it is pretty solid, it nicely syncs with MS Authenticator. It is also the only browser, where I got eSNI working.

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why do you block openai? You don't use Chatgpt free?

 

[TairikuOkami]

why do you block openai?

I do not want any AI nonsense slowing down my browsing or PC. I do not have time to waste. 5 pages of results on Bing with rainbows give the same amount of links as 1 page on DDG.

 

[Capiche]

i love Vilvadi, to me its one of the best fastest browser

 

[Parkinsond]

Then just change the installation path of the folder? see the screenshot of the Vivaldi installer.

Spoiler: Vivaldi Install per user

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Tried install per user; it does not do the trick; cache folder still on SSD; only the rest of install is on HDD.
Only standalone opiton can move cache on HDD.

 

[SpratAttack]

I use LibreWolf for personal stuff on my Personal/Study virtual desktop. Firefox I use for work on my Work virtual desktop.

I started to use Vivaldi last week in the hopes of switching to it but the lack of container (like Firefox has) for separating out browsing means I can't fully switch. I like the various features and how fast it loads though. Still experimenting so I may end up using it for study purposes.