I almost ditched Chrome for this web browser — here's why

[admin]

Arc is a new browser from the aptly named Browser Company, and it offers a different way of doing things that impressed me. Here's a peek at some of the cool features on offer.

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[gbcox]

Seems like just another chrome-a-clone to me. The benefits of using chrome are basically the integration with Google services, which you don't get with the clones. If you:

1. Don't need or want that
2. You're concerned about privacy
3. The negative impact of a browser monoculture (Which IMO is the biggest issue)

then you should use Firefox.

Yes, people wax poetic about performance benchmarks, etc., but the reality is that most people aren't going to notice any difference.

 

[Bloome72]

gbcox obviously hasn't tried The Arc Browser.

I've been using it for a few months and I love the basic functionality of spaces and pinned tabs. They have definitely helped with the organization of my internet usage.

It has a ton of functionality I haven't even incorporated into my workflows yet.

What's even better is that it's not a memory/cpu hog like Chrome can be and my computer is rarely redlining these days.

Also, the browser development team is continuously upgrading functionality and squashing bugs.

I truly hope this browser gains market traction because I'm hooked and don't want it to go away.

 

[Bloome72]

Let me know if you'd like an invite.

Seems like just another chrome-a-clone to me. The benefits of using chrome are basically the integration with Google services, which you don't get with the clones. If you:

1. Don't need or want that
2. You're concerned about privacy
3. The negative impact of a browser monoculture (Which IMO is the biggest issue)

then you should use Firefox.

Yes, people wax poetic about performance benchmarks, etc., but the reality is that most people aren't going to notice any difference.