Choose a better browser

A run down of the most popular web browsers including Firefox, Chrome, Edge and Opera as well some alternate options if you'd like something different.

• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera
• Other Options
• Google Chrome

Mozilla Firefox

The best browser for power users and privacy protection, it is endlessly customisable and comes with many privacy and security features built-in. The user interface tends to be slightly more old fashioned than the competitors but this one has been around a long time and comes from a company that doesn't take any interest in your personal information.

Operating System: Anything with a screen

Microsoft Edge

Edge is Microsoft's latest attempt at a web browser after the infamous Internet Explorer, the original Edge built with Microsoft's own EdgeHTML. In 2019 Edge was completely rebuilt as a Chromium-based browser (like Opera and Chrome). Edge is deeply integrated with Windows 10 especially with OneNote and Cortana. It comes with added anti-tracking features, Collections, and support for 4K Netflix with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. .

Operating System: Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS

Opera

Opera Review Opera is one of the oldest web browsers currently available. Like Edge and Google's Chrome it too runs on the Chromium open-source software project. However, Opera is the first and still only major browser that integrates a free, unlimited VPN service, allowing you to focus on the content that matters without fear of losing privacy.

Operating System: Anything with a screen

Google Chrome

I suppose if you're stuck Google Chrome would do the trick, but fair warning - Google will be listening in to your browsing.

Operating System: Anything with a screen

Other Options

This isn't a complete list of desktop web browsers. There are many other options out there, depending on what is is you use your browser for, and where you intend on using it.

• Apple Safari: If you live in the orchard, Apple's Safari browser is a secure, privacy orientated and comes baked into Apple's operating systems.
• Vivaldi: Vivaldi is a freeware, cross-platform web browser. It's designed to be highly customisable and is built on the Chromium project.
• Tor Browser: Protect yourself against tracking, surveillance, and censorship with Tor Browser, based on Mozilla Firefox it is designed with HTTPS Everywhere, NoScript, and other patches to protect your privacy and security.
• Opera Neon: Opera Neon concept browser for Mac & Windows. It is based on the main browser but designed to offer a glimpse into what Opera for computers could become. Think Opera but in an alternate reality.