Why Google Chrome is not the same, and what to do

January 2019 - a month of bad news for Google Chrome. For example, a blog Chromium was announced built-in browser module which will limit the work of third-party blockers like Adblock and uBlock. This means that Google is trying to take control of advertising is entirely in your hands.

In late January, as it became known that the company gives away user data collection - its fined 50 million euros.

Finished off topic failures Chrome manufacturer Corsair RAM. In withdraws comic video showed how the browser treats RAM. Two people wearing T-shirts with logos Chrome and Photoshop - it is also regular users complain - eat biscuits, similar to RAM strips.

So what happens with Google and its browser? Negative news about Chrome and company policy - an exception or a trend? Respond to urgent questions, discussing the cons of the tool and to understand that we, the users, do with all that.

What is wrong with Google Chrome

According toDesktop Browser Market Share Worldwide in December of last year, Chrome browser is selected 70% of Internet users. And one-third of these mobile devices on Android, which is also for the development of responsible corporation Google.

Chrome them is the default browser, it is "sewn" into the operating system. This means that it should ideally be paired with the device. However, this is not quite true.

In Chrome has a number of disadvantages. And notice they are not only the owners of smartphones, but PC users on any operating system.

1. It consumes a lot of RAM

voracity browser explained so that when you open a tab creates several separate processes. A switching between the tabs to occur instantaneously, all data is stored in RAM.

If the tabs are open flash-elements - video, animation, interactivity - the load on the RAM has grown significantly. Imagine how the browser loads the users' devices, which offer dozens of tabs.

In addition to multiprocessing architecture, memory Chrome eats preloading feature that is used to quickly open links. The algorithm predicts what address you will pass, and loads the required data before you click.

The load on the OSes are also added expansion in the browser: each individual takes the amount of memory. Some of them use the computer resources for monetization, and this is even worse effect on the RAM.

Despite the fact that the browser uses the device memory for fast work listed sometimes leads to the opposite. Chrome and operating system after a certain time, just beginning to be very slow or even cease to do so.

2. Watching you

It is no secret that Chrome sends to Google's servers your data: location, search history, saved websites. Browser synchronizes bookmarks, passwords and settings from the server, so your personal information is stored not only you. And in the background news the sale of these issues particularly relevant to their security.

For example, in a recent scandal with the participation of Google revealed that information on the collection of data is scattered between pages and to access some of them require 5-6 clicks.

Terms of the Chrome is null and void: a person does not understand what agrees.

Google puts down a tick in advance, although the lawTotal EU regulations on data protection and the Russian operators of personal data consent is taken into account only when a man has put a mark with his hand. And the information collected in the Chrome generally hidden behind the link "more options." Whereas according to the rules of data protection, the study of the list - a mandatory step. And the user should see the list on the first page.

3. imposes advertising

IN settings advertising preferences in the browser is written:

We show you useful and interesting advertising on Google (such as "Search", and YouTube). We select advertisements based on the information that you add to your account.

Chrome analyzes your personal information. For example, gender and age. And based on that displays advertisements that are often completely inappropriate.

So, in rolls on YouTube girls see insert a mobile game about the Sultan and concubines, and men - Machinery ads in installments. Moreover, users are forced to view them regardless of whether they are interested in this.

ad blockerWhich is planning to implement in the browser, it will also be selected for you. Google previously announced the development of its own stop "bad", according to the company, classified ads. Now it aims to squeeze out competitors.

Extension developers offer to send lists of unwanted advertising Google team, and only they will decide what to show and what not.

4. Hinders

Chrome has long been the fastest browser, but gradually lost ground. Opera has caught up with him a few versions ago, Vivaldi and Firefox is also ahead on certain characteristics, and the lead in the testsThe best web browsers for 2019 and does Edge.

The users who are not too loaded browser, this difference may not be noticeable. But those who have dozens of tabs open and active use of bookmarks immediately notice his slowness.

Unexpected negative Chrome is that it strains the computer even in the locked mode. And, if you opened a few tabs, Transferred to a PC in sleep mode, and fled to the meeting, to be sure: the device then you will need at least 10 minutes to download.

5. difficult to configure

Customizing the program - a basic function, which people enjoy, and should enjoy. The ability to personalize the browser with an intuitive interface and easy to use tools is especially important when working on your PC.

Personalization settings from Chrome far behind all its competitors.

Chrome interface is simple and convenient, but very limited. So you can not move the expansion on the other side of the panel, add buttons, resize the address bar or tab to move to another location.

6. battery consumption

Complaints Android users that the browser spends charge more than other applications, were for a long time. On the Internet you can find a bunch of forumsIt opened a few years ago, where the owners of smartphones are discussing the same problem: Chrome battery drain is unbelievably high.

"My Chrome drains the battery to 200% larger than the screen" - a typical user complaint.

Moreover, the problem persists and if you apply other browser. users complainThat even non-activated application "chews battery as steak": In this mode, Chrome spends 10% charge.

Each new version of the Android OS developers to impose restrictions on the volume of applications that consume charge more than others, and on the background request geolocation.

But despite this, the battery consumption of the browser is increasing. For example, as of the last update Google Chrome can defuse the smartphone up to 20% in 12 hours of background use.

And not just complain about Android users. On the Internet there exists a lot of articles like "Six tips on how to get Chrome to use less battery" for PC owners.

And you can follow the guidelines and to make compromises, but it is not clear why this is necessary. Especially in a world with dozens of available browsers.

What can replace the Google Chrome

The guys from Chrome Story noticeGoogle to Use Machine Learning to Reduce Chrome's Memory Usage a new area code in Chromium - it shows that the browser can implement machine-learning technology. According to Google, this will reduce the consumption of RAM.

But the good news it can not be named: it is unknown whether the development will go from concept to Productions. And, even if the problem is with the amount of memory will disappear, will be a lot of others, the solution of which Google has not announced.

Those who do not have time or desire to wait, be sure to pay attention to other browsers. And, although they are not as popular in some Chrome features outperform significantly.

Firefox

He does not eat memory and is renowned for intuitive interface. You can change the order and size of the buttons, add new and remove excess, create your own toolbars.

And more Firefox He has shown good results in testsFirefox memory usage with multiple content processes performance: it takes 2.4 times less memory than Chrome.

Opera

Supports Chrome extension and simply adjusted. There are debugging functions for themselves, instant search, speed dial and save frequently visited pages. Last update made Opera more perfect, so the browser can be the best tool for quick navigation through the web.

microsoft Edge

Quick, easy and intuitive. The guys from Mashable comparedMicrosoft Edge vs. Google Chrome: Which web browser is faster? Edge and Chrome speed and RAM consumption, and the first beat in both tests. After the recent update users also praised Microsoft's browser for the launch speed, user-friendly interface, safety, and minimum battery consumption.

And in Edge built-in read-only mode: Page is automatically cleared from advertising and foreign elements, adjusts the size and type of font, background color.

Vivaldi

Carefully it looks and works fast with tabs. So, after 50 tabs open in Chrome with new friezes. And compared to them Vivaldi - very nimble browser, especially if you disable the animations when opening new pages.

Other utility: quick spell checking, easy access to commands and history, the ability to customize a conveniently grouped shortcut menu. And more Vivaldi It supports most extensions, making it easier to move from one browser to another.

Safari

It works fine with all your Apple devices. A website even published a MakeUseOfSafari vs. Chrome for Mac: 10 Reasons You Should not Use Chrome the reasons for which the owners of "apple" technology is not necessary to switch to Chrome: he strongly drains the battery and slows down the computer when viewing HD-video.

Even on older MacBook Chrome replacement Safari will give at least an hour of extra work.

With the result that

Browser is probably the most used program on modern devices. Chrome may be familiar solution, but it is unlikely you are satisfied with the fact that it consumes memory and charge like a turkey on Thanksgiving Day.

And how Google treats advertising and data will soon be a topic of discussion than Facebook tricks.

Put up with it or not - it's up to you. The main thing - remember that there are many other browsers, each of which offers its own unique solution.

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What do you think about what's happening with Google Chrome? Ready to move to another browser, or you have already done so? Let us know in the comments.