Internet security and privacy are a much-debated topic between Atlantek Computers technicians who build and secure networks throughout County Mayo. More and more people are talking about user tracking, which makes internet users angry. In response, a safe browser has been developed. In response, a safe browser, Brave Browser, has been developed. What makes this browser so special? Read the following article to find out.
What is Brave?
Brave is an open-source web browser (built on the foundations of Chrome). At first glance, it seems to do exactly what everyone else does: surf websites and use web applications. This is true, but Brave has some advantages that its competitors do not have.
As the developers themselves say, it offers the best privacy on the web and is three times faster than Google Chrome.
Brave’s keywords are speed, security and privacy.
The secure browser is also gaining more and more fans. More than 54 million users had downloaded it by January this year.
Brave Browser is much faster because it blocks ads and trackers, all of which slows down the speed at which web pages load.
Interestingly, the browser allows you to collect rewards. The user collects BBT for using the browser and viewing ads. The collected money can be converted into real money or donated to your favourite websites or web developers. In any case, Brave is strongly linked to cryptocurrencies, but more on that later.
The Brave browser is available for PCs and mobile devices running Android and iOS.
What makes Brave special?
First, there are no persistent ads and you don’t need to install any additional browser extensions. Brave automatically blocks all ads that make it unpleasant to visit websites or watch online videos.
Users do not have to worry about companies collecting information about their online habits and preferences. Brave Browser blocks trackers, filters out potentially harmful content and makes websites HTTPS-compliant. The browser also lets you manage cookies in more detail, by creating custom settings for a specific website or applying general security settings.
With Brave Browser, you don’t have to worry about phishing and malware, and your connection is encrypted as you browse.
The undeniable advantage of Brave is its minimalistic and clean design, which combined with much faster page loading and the aforementioned advantages, makes it one of the most attractive browsers on the market.
Key features of the Brave browser
Brave has many of the features we associate with other web browsers, but it also has some interesting features you won’t find anywhere else. We will not list all the features, but concentrate on those that may be of particular interest to the user.
The transition from Google Chrome to Brave is smooth. Users will be able to import all data and settings directly from Chrome.
Security and web cleanliness – Brave Browser offers unprecedented control. Users can configure the browser to automatically clear cache, cookies and history when the browser is closed. You can also control password managers, automatic forms and automatic video playback.
Brave Shield: ad blocking, tracking blocking, advanced cookie control and advanced protection are easy to use.
TOR access: private tabs open automatically in the TOR browser.
The user can select the default search engine and choose between Google, Bing and Yahoo.
Brave Browser can use most of the add-ons available for Google Chrome, which can be downloaded and installed directly from the Chrome Web Store.
It may collect BAT marks.
Brave Talk: private video chat with unlimited guests. This feature is integrated in the browser.
Cryptocurrency wallet in the browser.
I mentioned at the beginning that Brave Browser is closely related to the cryptocurrency world. Not only can you collect BAT tokens, but you also get access to the Brave Wallet and best of all – you don’t need a plugin.
The cryptocurrency wallet is fully secure and integrated directly into the browser, reducing the risk of identity theft and identity fraud.
At the same time, it’s another solution to speed up Brave. All of the add-ons consume a lot of resources, but in this case you don’t need to install them for the browser to run fast and smoothly.
With Brave Wallet, you can buy, store and exchange cryptocurrencies (via bank transfer). You also have access to real-time cryptocurrency market charts and can easily compare prices on different exchanges.
For investors and people interested in the cryptocurrency market, this is a very interesting solution and definitely another argument in favour of Brave Browser.
Who created Brave Browser?
Brave Browser was developed by Brave Software Inc., an independent private company that does not agree with the guidelines applied by Big Tech. The development team is quite large and is made up of former employees of companies such as Microsoft, Apple and AOL.
Interestingly, the Brave development team is led by Brendan Eich, a JavaScript developer and Mozilla co-founder.
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On paper, this browser looks good. What do Brave users say? It shows that more and more people are making a secure browser a priority.
Brave can’t be too incomplete. It’s clean, intuitive, has lots of features to make the internet easier to use and is very secure. So it’s no wonder that some users have decided to switch to Brave and are very happy with it.
In the world of web browsers, there is a huge variety on offer. From specific system applications to the most advanced web browsers. All of these browsers are designed to do the same thing – surf the web – but with different features. The choice of browser depends on your personal preferences. If you need to discuss this topic further please contact Atlantek Broadband technicians through a contact form or phone.
