Welcome to a New Era with Brave Browser: Time to Bid Farewell to Chrome? A Shift in Loyalty for Me. Yes, it finally happened. After being a devoted Chrome user for years, I've made a switch.
The new contender has arrived, outperforming its rivals. No more intrusive ads, no more unnecessary clutter – just a swifter and cleaner user-friendly interface. And the cherry on top? I'm generating passive income simply by utilizing it (though don't expect overnight riches).
Allow me to introduce you to the Brave Browser. Courage isn't a requirement to make this change; I'll simplify the decision-making process for you, believe me.
I don't have any affiliation with Brave. I'm just a content user eager to share this fantastic experience with you.
Can Brave Browser Rescue the Internet?
It's common knowledge that the concept of "privacy" online is a fallacy. Countless documentaries reveal that our data is up for sale to the highest bidder without our consent. Consequently, our information floats around, harvested by the world's biggest corporations, which then bombard us with ads they believe cater to our desires, increasing the likelihood of us purchasing their services. For a deeper dive into the misuse of our data, consider watching Netflix's "The Great Hack."
In essence, whether you're searching on Google, visiting websites, playing browser games, shopping, or scrolling through social media, your data gets collected, and your preferences get tracked. Ever wondered why you stumble upon an adorable dog post and then suddenly see an ad for dog beds? That's your online activity being traced, with the browser's algorithm presenting you an ad based on your preferences at that time.
As a regular web user, I might not directly witness the impact of these covert operations. Still, the idea of a safer and better way to browse the internet is enticing to me. That's when I stumbled upon an article about Brave, a new browser equipped with built-in ad and tracking blockers.
Initial Hesitations About Using Brave:
I had all my passwords, calendars, to-do lists, bookmarks, and auto-fills neatly organized in Chrome. The thought of transferring all that data to a new browser seemed daunting. However, as I delved into Brave, I discovered it's built on Chromium, the same open-source browser project as Chrome. This similarity meant I wouldn't encounter any major differences from a user's perspective (apart from the design, of course).
Thanks to this compatibility, users of Chrome, Safari, and Mozilla can migrate their bookmarks, passwords, and preferences to Brave with a single click.
It didn't take long for me to realize that Chrome wasn't the optimal choice in terms of memory usage and privacy protection (which it lacks). By comparing my laptop's performance running Chrome versus Brave and monitoring the Brave Shield Indicator, I observed that Brave efficiently blocked over 76 trackers and other intrusions during a solid half-hour of streaming a music video on YouTube.
You might be wondering about the blue checkmark – that's a Verified Brave Creator badge. As Brave blocks various ads, you can enjoy YouTube videos without those pesky 5-second ads. To support content creators, Brave developers introduced a tipping jar where users can tip their favorite creators using BAT (a pretty neat concept, in my opinion). If you're a content creator and a Brave user, you can register as a Brave Creator here.
Day-to-Day Experience with Brave:
From the moment I adopted this browser as my daily driver, I noticed immediate differences. The user experience is notably faster, and experiencing YouTube ad-free is genuinely refreshing. Even more, opening a new tab to find that I've earned a couple of cents just by using the browser brings a smile to my face (yes, I'm happy about earning those 2 cents – every bit counts!).
How Does This Work?
Here's the pièce de résistance! The browser has its own cryptocurrency called the Basic Attention Token (BAT). You can accumulate BAT by using the browser and receiving privacy-respecting ads in the form of push notifications. You can adjust the ad frequency in the settings, opting for 1 to 5 ads per hour.
However, if you're not interested in cryptocurrency or passive income, you can always disable Brave Rewards and enjoy an ad-free experience.
Give it a try; if it doesn't meet your expectations, you can always return to your previous browser.
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