When browsing the internet, many people end up using Google Chrome or Firefox, which are very popular browsers and have numerous features. Although they are very efficient, as they are constantly being updated with new functions, sometimes they end up consuming more RAM than they should on PCs.
To avoid this problem that ends up slowing down your computer, of course, you can even make certain settings on them, but it is also interesting to check out some more “alternative” browsers to replace them without giving up interesting features and your security. So, check out this list of Technology Refugee 5 lightweight browsers for you to try instead of Chrome or Firefox on your PC.
Brave Browser
The first option on our list is the Brave browser, which ends up even having good popularity because of its features focused on privacy. This browser uses the same engine as Chrome, Google Chromium, but due to its optimizations, it ends up opening websites faster and consumes less RAM.
A very interesting highlight for the browser is also the possibility of accessing the TOR network, without having to install another program for that. In addition to being available for computers on Windows, Mac and Linux systems, Brave can also be used on Android and iOS (iPhone system).
Opera GX
The Opera browser has different versions for cell phones and computers, which seek to meet different needs. Opera GX was created with the concept of being a “gamer browser”, even having a look that can be customized.
However, the main reason this browser is on our list is due to its ability to limit the amount of RAM to be used to browse the internet, something not seen in other browsers. So, with this feature, you can tell Windows how much memory this browser can consume so that you can carry out other activities without slowing down your PC.
Pale Moon
The Pale Moon browser was created in 2009 using the base Firefox engine in order to be efficient for its users, as its developers say. In addition to optimizing some of its own tools and for modern processors, it is worth noting that Pale Moon tries not to reproduce all the functions present in Firefox, precisely to remain light, even though it does not have a great visual appeal.
Even so, the browser receives all security updates to date, which are important when accessing the internet. A highlight of the program is the possibility of using extensions from the old standard of Firefox, something very useful for those who used some plugin that was not updated.
Vivaldi
This browser is one of the newest options on our list, but as soon as it was released, it managed to win over many users due to its lightweight and highly customizable nature. For its engine, like Brave, it also uses Google Chromium, but has some changes in its code.
Something very interesting about it are the gesture actions made with the mouse, which can simplify some tasks like reopening or reloading a tab. In addition to being available for PCs, Vivaldi also recently gained a version for the Android system.
Waterfox
The last browser on our list is yet another program that uses the base Firefox engine. However, like Brave and Vivaldi, it seeks to stay up to date while protecting your privacy, removing items from the code that can send information about your browsing data or how you've been using the program.
Ready! Now, you already know some browser options that may work better on your computer. If you have a suggestion for a program that was not included in the article, please let us know!
