Vivaldi! Love the features without sacrificing speed, making the closed-source UI more than justified. Librewolf is pretty good too. Brave is meh. Not into Web3 crypto stuff. Might as well use Chromium + Unlock Origin for a minimalist browser.
Brave + Firefox. No one says you have to pick only one. - Firefox for social media and "big tech" sites, because it has tab containerization. - Brave because some sites just don't work well on firefox, youtube is a notorious example of this.
Vivaldi has a straight forward privacy policy which should allay fears of using it. In part it states: "We do not share or sell information to any third party and we proactively protect all user data from disclosure, with the only exception being if requested by legitimate law agencies with a court order." In theory, they could revise this policy to something less user friendly, but doing so would alienate their user base. But I feel comfortable enough with the Vivaldi team that I use the browser as my daily driver on :Linux, Android, and Windows.
Nice vid, other considerations: 1) If you're a high speed workflow junkie (i3 TWM, ROFI, Vim...) can you get a Vimium like extension and avoid the mouse 2) Which search engine do you need to implement, often you'll not want the default 3) Can you implement vertical tabs (like in Edge), it's a surprisingly cool feature
I love Edge for advanced features and syncing between Linux, Windows, and Android. However, it's a bit buggy on Linux. For example, if I open more than one window, it becomes laggy to the point even scrolling doesn't work well.
At the time of this comment, Brave is the best browser overall. (also the best in Chromium based browsers) Mullvad could be a close 2nd overall. (best Gecko/Firefox based browser excluding Tor ofc)
Thanks for the excellent as always Jay!!, It is superb. I always cite your site for new people interested in starting in Linux. And it is also my goto for my continuing Linux evolution. Regards
I've been using Firefox for over 20 years, went from Mozilla to Phoenix, Firebird and finally Firefox. So to me the browser situation on Linux was never a problem. Always run it with at least Noscript and Cookie auto-delete extensions. These days also ublock origin.
Why does Vialdi want or need my email address to download their Browser? That was a deal breaker for me. But fear not I still have EIGHT other browser in my purse to use so It's all good
it's hilarious to me that a site called privacy test is not allowing you to run an ad blocker even if you whitelist the site. and it runs quite a few google scripts
Been using the regular old Chromium package Linux Mint provides because I was having issues with RUclips on Firefox and just wanted something I could install quickly and test with and honestly just kind of found myself using it as the default browser. Granted, the Ublock Origin Lite extension for it isn't nearly as robust as the complete version on Firefox but its been working the same so far.
So…. Like he said, I have all of my work favorites saved in my 365 account. I have my personal favorites saved to my Microsoft account. Edge works great for me and allows me to use Linux more in my workflow. I understand the stigma, but it really isn’t a bad browser.
Brave have picture in picture. When you play video on the top right corner you will see 🎵 icon. Click that and there you will have picture in picture icon to click.
LLTV can you please include a link to the website? So many viewers are mistyping it. They keep missing the S at the end. To be fair I missed it too until I did a doubletake.
So many good browsers, so many shonky companies. My only problem with Firefox is that occasionally when I'm watching RUclips, my computer will freeze absolutely to BRS time. This only seems to happen with Firefox, on specific videos (which work with Chromium). Odd. I shall try the Gnome browser, whatever it may be called.
Is workspace a big widely used feature ? Dont understand why it has been given so much importance here. Meanwhile, you have completely ignored Firefox's reading mode which is very helpful in many sites and Firefox's extensions eco system as well. I dont think it is that easy to apply extensions in Edge or chromium.
I just found Vivaldi. Pure unadultered Firefuck but without Mozilla fukking around with it. Only using it since some hours - default browser on Sparky - but am totally smitten right now. Libredog and orher clones never really got FF's many luxuries.
I'll stick with Firefox. Google and Microsoft have proven themselves untrustworthy time and time again. Yes, I have Chrome and Chromium both installed, I have to be able to check the websites I am working with. But they are for testing, not for normal browsing.
@@ChrysusTV your comment doesn't really make much sense.. Using multiple different browsers is definitely a part of Browser isolation and it also has an effect on privacy, even without using a VPN.
Opera has to be one of most bloated, resource intensive and privacy invasive browser of them all. It being owned by a chinese company also makes it questionable and could be a national security risk like TikTok
I looked at OperaGX about 2 years ago, and it was ok on Windows. They won't port OperaGX to LInux. I also read about a year ago that a Chinese company owns them and made me wonder like you.
Are these browsers the only ones available foe Linux use in general ? I would hope not, as I have used most of the ones on your list and really didn't care very much for them.
Vivaldi clearly among the best especially with the new v7 release. Used Brave a long time ago but it seemed like it was trying to shove crypto down my throat. And Opera randomly started displaying ads every once in a while on top of the web page. You can disable the ads but I don't want my browser to try to show me ads in the first place... I found Opera's sidebar better than Vivaldi but only so slightly better so a sacrifice I'm willing to make to not have ads.
I'm a zen user, a firefox based browser with so many features
Started using it a couple of weeks ago and i love it also.
Including the Veronica Explains bit made me smile
Librewolf all the way. On Linux or on Windows. Secure, firefox based, private by default, lightweight, works on all websites, and open source.
Vivaldi! Love the features without sacrificing speed, making the closed-source UI more than justified. Librewolf is pretty good too. Brave is meh. Not into Web3 crypto stuff. Might as well use Chromium + Unlock Origin for a minimalist browser.
Closed source UI justified?
Brave + Firefox. No one says you have to pick only one.
- Firefox for social media and "big tech" sites, because it has tab containerization.
- Brave because some sites just don't work well on firefox, youtube is a notorious example of this.
Brave and Vivaldi for Chromium, Librewolf just for the variety.
Vivaldi has a straight forward privacy policy which should allay fears of using it. In part it states: "We do not share or sell information to any third party and we proactively protect all user data from disclosure, with the only exception being if requested by legitimate law agencies with a court order."
In theory, they could revise this policy to something less user friendly, but doing so would alienate their user base. But I feel comfortable enough with the Vivaldi team that I use the browser as my daily driver on :Linux, Android, and Windows.
Nice vid, other considerations: 1) If you're a high speed workflow junkie (i3 TWM, ROFI, Vim...) can you get a Vimium like extension and avoid the mouse 2) Which search engine do you need to implement, often you'll not want the default 3) Can you implement vertical tabs (like in Edge), it's a surprisingly cool feature
Edge, Firefox and Mullvad is what I use. Variety of features, or privacy and security, whatever is more important for any task
I love this combo, I wonder how many people use Edge and Mullvad on the same device, with how different the target audience is? Can't be many
I love Edge for advanced features and syncing between Linux, Windows, and Android. However, it's a bit buggy on Linux. For example, if I open more than one window, it becomes laggy to the point even scrolling doesn't work well.
At the time of this comment, Brave is the best browser overall. (also the best in Chromium based browsers)
Mullvad could be a close 2nd overall. (best Gecko/Firefox based browser excluding Tor ofc)
Librewolf. Firefox based, lighter, more locked down by default. Works for everything. Chrome based means no-go
Team Librewolf!
Me too
team #firefox !
Been my default browser for a few years now.
HellFire browser is fast AF
Even Firefox breaks some of the heavy graphics websites, and LibreWolf? No chance. Brave is the way, as it handles better graphics, based on chromium.
Thanks for checking us out! 😊 We just launched a big update that is worth having a look at too. 👀
Vivaldi Browser and Firefox
GNOME Web (aka Nautilus)?
Wasn't Epiphany the original name of the browser? Nautilus was definitely the name of the file manager.
I was about to comment about that, saw you comment.
what's the point of this comment? engagement bait?
Thanks for the excellent as always Jay!!, It is superb. I always cite your site for new people interested in starting in Linux. And it is also my goto for my continuing Linux evolution. Regards
The privacy test site said its content was blocked and that I should disable my ad blocker. I wonder if they try to use trackers as well
they run quite a few google scripts I checked.
privacytests not privacytest. privacytest is probably a scam site.
I got a same message, that means that we configured browsers well. " Please turn off your ad blocker."
Oh he forget 1 browser, Lynx Web Browser, I thought he might like it since he likes the terminal so much.
I've been using Firefox for over 20 years, went from Mozilla to Phoenix, Firebird and finally Firefox. So to me the browser situation on Linux was never a problem. Always run it with at least Noscript and Cookie auto-delete extensions. These days also ublock origin.
I run Brave on all of my Raspberry Pi desktops along with other Browsers... you sure about what you have in this video?
Vialdi is amazing. I'm back on Firefox. I still love the customization.
Why does Vialdi want or need my email address to download their Browser?
That was a deal breaker for me. But fear not
I still have EIGHT other browser in my purse to use so
It's all good
it's hilarious to me that a site called privacy test is not allowing you to run an ad blocker even if you whitelist the site. and it runs quite a few google scripts
I'm using brave and librewolf
I like Brave.
Bloated and telemetry. Also based on Chrome. Try Librewolf
Been using the regular old Chromium package Linux Mint provides because I was having issues with RUclips on Firefox and just wanted something I could install quickly and test with and honestly just kind of found myself using it as the default browser. Granted, the Ublock Origin Lite extension for it isn't nearly as robust as the complete version on Firefox but its been working the same so far.
Zen is my favourite browser at the moment
Edge for linux: not even once.
So…. Like he said, I have all of my work favorites saved in my 365 account. I have my personal favorites saved to my Microsoft account.
Edge works great for me and allows me to use Linux more in my workflow. I understand the stigma, but it really isn’t a bad browser.
I would love to have a dedicated safari browser again
I use Brave browser now but Im missing Picture-in-Picture function from Mozila Firefox so much
Brave have picture in picture.
When you play video on the top right corner you will see 🎵 icon. Click that and there you will have picture in picture icon to click.
Brave FTW
I'm surprised more people don't build on top of Firefox
Opera Chinese company 😢
i use firefox on linux, windows (school) and on my mobiles !
Edge has in-built VPN?
LLTV can you please include a link to the website? So many viewers are mistyping it. They keep missing the S at the end. To be fair I missed it too until I did a doubletake.
So many good browsers, so many shonky companies.
My only problem with Firefox is that occasionally when I'm watching RUclips, my computer will freeze absolutely to BRS time. This only seems to happen with Firefox, on specific videos (which work with Chromium). Odd. I shall try the Gnome browser, whatever it may be called.
Why is the rum gone and the Librewolf missing?
I kinda have a love hate relationship with brave since its only available on flatpak
What about Mullvad?
Is workspace a big widely used feature ? Dont understand why it has been given so much importance here.
Meanwhile, you have completely ignored Firefox's reading mode which is very helpful in many sites and Firefox's extensions eco system as well. I dont think it is that easy to apply extensions in Edge or chromium.
Nothing about addon/plugin systems?
privacytest content blocked because I'm using an adblocker.... Won't revisit the site... Why would you recommend a site like this?
It's privacytests not privacytest.
Firefox, ungoogled-Chromium and Edge for me
But why bother using ungoogled chromium if your fine with edge? Is Microsoft harvesting your personality for money better than Google doing it?
@@Cam-z3r8z I use edge for continuity with my gaming laptop, mostly it's firefox and chromium
Wir haben doch gar keine echte Wahl mehr. LibreWolf und als Backup Brave.
I just found Vivaldi. Pure unadultered Firefuck but without Mozilla fukking around with it. Only using it since some hours - default browser on Sparky - but am totally smitten right now.
Libredog and orher clones never really got FF's many luxuries.
Brave ❤️
I'll stick with Firefox. Google and Microsoft have proven themselves untrustworthy time and time again. Yes, I have Chrome and Chromium both installed, I have to be able to check the websites I am working with. But they are for testing, not for normal browsing.
Always use multiple browsers - Browser isolation ❤
This isn't browser isolation, and using multiple browsers does absolutely nothing if you're trying to imply it would improve your PII security.
@@ChrysusTV your comment doesn't really make much sense.. Using multiple different browsers is definitely a part of Browser isolation and it also has an effect on privacy, even without using a VPN.
Ms edge is the best
I use Firefox by they are selling their soule and Librewolf Chromium
Opera has to be one of most bloated, resource intensive and privacy invasive browser of them all. It being owned by a chinese company also makes it questionable and could be a national security risk like TikTok
I looked at OperaGX about 2 years ago, and it was ok on Windows. They won't port OperaGX to LInux. I also read about a year ago that a Chinese company owns them and made me wonder like you.
Some people are so funny. Own spyware ok. Chinese NOOO 🤣🤣
Lol you people are crazy about FOSS shit. Jfc. Vivaldi rocks, who gives a shit
Firefox Nightly with 17 extensions, themes and css. Everything else is boring.
Are these browsers the only ones available foe Linux use in general ? I would hope not, as I have used most of the ones on your list and really didn't care very much for them.
Vivaldi clearly among the best especially with the new v7 release. Used Brave a long time ago but it seemed like it was trying to shove crypto down my throat. And Opera randomly started displaying ads every once in a while on top of the web page. You can disable the ads but I don't want my browser to try to show me ads in the first place... I found Opera's sidebar better than Vivaldi but only so slightly better so a sacrifice I'm willing to make to not have ads.
Funny comment about Brave and crypto 😂
You can turn off wallet and other things.
we install Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome for each Linux computer.
Vivaldi is the greatest browser, also open source really doesn't matter
Waterfox is the best browser for me. On Linux, Windows (7) and Android. It's amazing how your list mentions only all the bad browsers available.
What's amazing is you being hard-headed enough to believe your opinions are fact. Different people like different things, man.