The U.S. Department of Justice is banging the war drum against Googleshorizontally integrated business model.
Last week, DOJ officials asked the federal court toforce Google to scalpChromefrom its business.
Given that, it may be time for users to start looking for a new surfing app.
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Chrome is the most popular web client in the U.S., andnot by a small margin.
Its also one of the most CPU-intensive browsers around.
Its probably for the best.
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Google hasweathered plenty of criticismsurrounding Chromes data harvesting practices.
Whatever happens, it may be a good time to start thinking about migrating.
Which Default Browsers Could I Consider?
MicrosoftsEdgebrowser is already Chromium-based, and it doesnt take much effort to switch your online window experience from Chrome.
This includes pop-up notifications when you dare take a stab at download Chrome.
The privacy tools are especially standout.
you could target certain pages to prevent pop-up ads or tracking.
It will also make a run at find similar extensions to the ones you already use.
You wont have access to Google Passwords.
Instead, manually import your password file from Chrome to Safari.
Firefox always has some interesting new features.
For instance, the online window has worked tocut down on fake user reviews.
Then, hit the Firefox button and selectPreferencesorSettings.
Then, in theGeneraltab, hit theImport Databutton.
This will let you choose which Chrome profile you want to import.
Firefox makes it pretty easy to find similar extensions if theres anyone that you particularly rely on.
It will also transport your payment methods.
Operais the fifth most popular surfing app.
While you may not hear much about Opera, its still a decent web app.
The Chromium-based Opera comes with a VPN and ad blocker pre-installed.
Its now available on all major operating systemsmost recently iOS.
Opera recentlyimplemented an AI chatbotcalled Aria into the web client.
Youll be prompted to import your data from Chrome when installing Opera for the first time.
Youll find the import tool underSynchronization;then, clickImport bookmarks and tweaks.
Switching from Chrome is far more simple than you may expect.
So, why not use this opportunity to go internet tool shopping?
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