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10 ALTERNATIVE BROWSERS

Sometimes it feels like there’s only room for four choices when it comes to web browsers on Windows: Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Internet Explorer. You’ll find some people running Opera, too, but for the most part it’s all about the big four.

Despite the seemingly small world of web browsers, there’s an entire alternative universe out there. All of them are fighting for your attention with unique features and specializations around new interface concepts, privacy, music, social media, and more. If you’re looking to shake up your web-surfing experience, consider these 10 great browsers not named Firefox, Chrome, or Internet Explorer.

1. OPERA NEON

Underpinnings: Blink rendering engine
Focus: Re-imagining the browser

 debuted in early 2017 as an experiment in interface design and new browser features. Opera describes it as a proving ground “similar of its mainstream browser in May that included some inspiration from Neon.

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