Now that we spend our time connected, searching and staying informed, we use one of the most useful tools there is: web browsers. Among them we have Brave.
It is a web browser of open source based on Chromium. Developed by Brave Software, in 2016. Company founded by the programmer Brendan Eich, who is also co-founder of the Mozilla Project and creator, nothing more and nothing less, than of the JavaScript language.
First a little history
The mission he assumes Brave It is to fix the web, giving users a safer and faster experience when it comes to browsing the Internet.
In 2017 it was still in beta mode for systems MacOS, GNU/Linux and Windows. In addition, you could select DuckDuckGo as the default search engine if you wanted to browse privately.
Then in 2019 they launched the browser for the systems Windows, MacOS, Android and iOS with 5 search engines. And, in this 2020, it is active version 1.7.92 and beta version 1.8.75 in testing.
6 Reasons to Switch to Brave as Your Browser
Brave is a browser that allows you to regain control of your digital footprint on the web. There could be more reasons. But, in this post, Geekine wants to mention the most important ones for us.
Security
With this browser, you'll get a good number of security features. It has a section in the address bar that shows a complete summary of blocked and allowed pages. And not only that. It also allows you to block commands and recognize devices.
On the other hand, it uses HTTPS Everywhere, This prompts websites to use secure connections. This means that if you access a page that doesn't offer this protocol, the browser displays a warning.
Plus, it has an ad blocker. In many cases, these can be trackers or malware. Thus, AdBlock, called Brave Shields, includes filters for ad blocking.
Speed
As for loading speed, it's much faster than other browsers. For example, Brave weighs 1.24 MB. While Google Chrome, 1.8 MB. This makes it boot faster, up to 6 times faster than Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, both on computers and smartphones.
To this gay we must add that, according to the page Personal ReviewIn a RAM usage test, Brave was slightly better than Google Chrome.
Prizes for users
The browser Brave It has a particularity that draws attention. As you read, it rewards users with Brave Rewards through its digital platform, supported by Blockchain, call BAT.
In this way, both content creators and users are rewarded with the cryptocurrency. They even receive free tokens at the end of the month.
Privacy
One of the browser's most striking features, and its strongest point, is that it allows you to use two types of private windows. This way, you can keep your privacy protected.
The first applies when you access a “new private tab window”. Working in a similar way to Chrome's incognito mode. Another option you have is to “New private window with Tor.” In this way, the user becomes invisible online. This feature makes them anonymous, both to the service provider and to the website they are visiting.
Brave Browser Aesthetics
Another strong point is its captivating aesthetics. It offers a dark mode on all platforms. It also has many customization options. For example, you can change the search engine, which defaults to DuckDuckGoIf that's not enough, you can also choose from a variety of wallpapers in the Brave Web Store.
Browser functionality
Although it doesn't differ much from Google's, all extensions are available in this program. So, they can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store without any problems.
As you can see, these six reasons we mentioned could lead any user to consider switching to a browser other than Brave. Now, tell us, which web browser do you use for your online searches?
Image: Brave
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