Browsers: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

Head of Firefox Ajit Varma has an old-school plan to beat Google: Build a better browser. With Firefox 157's Nova redesign, Mozilla is betting sleek visuals and raw performance can steal users back.

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You can extend your coverage for your trip with 3GB, 5GB, or 10GB top-ups via Opera's web browser for Android.

Apple's default web browser has a host of helpful features for navigating the web. Upgrading to iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 adds automatic tab groups, custom extensions, and live page tracking.

We've heard this before, but Microsoft is issuing another warning to sites that are still reliant on 'IE mode' in the Edge browser: It's probably going away after 2029.

AI is everywhere, including in web browsers. If you want to experience the internet in a unique new way, these are the top AI browsers we've tried.

A bad browser extension can be a security nightmare. If it's been hijacked by a bad actor, your personal data may be at risk. Here's how to nuke the add-ons you're no longer using.

You must have Netflix's Premium plan and meet strict hardware requirements.

Forget sketchy third-party extensions. You can now build them safely, easily, and entirely on your own with Apple's Describe an Extension tool. Here's how to get started.

Spark is ready to help with web browsing, using details like logins for your personal accounts.

The company is also pioneering a way to update the Chrome browser without requiring a restart.

DuckDuckGo lets you turn off AI features and doesn't track you, while Google is quickly transforming its search engine into an AI experience. Here's how to decide which one is right for you.

Every browser runs into performance issues. If you're experiencing them on Firefox, changing these settings for tabs, extensions, and more should give it a boost.

The company is sunsetting the browser after introducing a more powerful ChatGPT desktop app that offers its own browsing capabilities.

The browser is using filters from the uBlock Origin ad blocker to detect and block commercials on YouTube's website. But there is a trade-off.

I tested Brave's new Origin browser, and it made me question what I'm actually paying for.

Generative AI can help you find information. If you're bored with traditional search, check out the top AI search engines we've tried.

While Chrome, Edge, and others race to add AI features, alternative browser Vivaldi has other plans. Its leader says users overwhelmingly feel the same about AI: “Hell no!”

Years in the making, Google's transition to what's known as 'Manifest V3' in Chrome means the end of workarounds for ad blockers like uBlock Origin.

Does it feel like Chrome is moving at a snail's pace? Follow these tips and tricks to give Google Chrome a speed boost.