This Google Chrome challenger could be the best browser for private surfing

Date:
Wed, 13 Apr 2022 01:00:52 +0000

Description:
DuckDuckGo is bringing its private search engine and browser to desktop with the beta launch of DuckDuckGo for Mac.

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In addition to its search engine and mobile browser , DuckDuckGo has
announced the beta launch of DuckDuckGo for Mac with DuckDuckGo for Windows coming soon.

Just like its mobile app, DuckDuckGo for Mac is an all-one-privacy solution for everyday web browsing that doesnt require complicated settings to protect your online privacy and data.

Alongside its built-in private search engine, the companys new browser for desktop also features a number of useful security features including a powerful tracker blocker, new cookie pop-up protection, a Fire Button for one-click data clearing, email protection and more, all free of charge.

DuckDuckGo for Mac also ensures you navigate to the HTTPS version of websites more often with its built-in Smarter Encryption. Meanwhile, the companys tracker blocker prevents users from being exposed to third-party scripts that could try to access their data. (Image credit: DuckDuckGo) A browser designed to protect your privacy

Unlike Incognito mode in Google Chrome which isnt actually private,
DuckDuckGo for Mac is intended to be used as an everyday browser that truly protects user privacy though it also includes other features youd expect from a modern browser such as password management , tab management, bookmarks and more.

At the same time, DuckDuckGo for Mac is already faster than Chrome using the Motion Mark 1.2 benchmark and since it blocks trackers, the browser uses around 60 percent less data. DuckDuckGo for Mac is able to achieve these high speeds by using Apples WebKit rendering engine which is the same one used by Safari . Read More

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CEO and founder of DuckDuckGo, Gabriel Weinberg provided further insight on the built-in privacy protection in the companys new browser for Mac in a statement to TechRadar Pro , saying:

"At DuckDuckGo, we make privacy simple. For too long people have been made to believe that privacy online means significant tradeoffs, but that doesn't
need to be the case. Like our popular mobile app, DuckDuckGo for Mac is an all-in-one privacy solution for everyday browsing with no complicated settings, just a clean, seamless private experience, plus some other cool features we think people will love."

To join the DuckDuckGo for Mac beta, interested users can join the private waitlist by downloading the DuckDuckGo mobile app , heading to settings and opening DuckDuckGo for Desktop from the More from DuckDuckGo section. Safeguard your online privacy with one of the best VPNs



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