The DuckDuckGo web browser is finally coming to macOS in beta version. The brand new browser for macOS in beta promises to include advanced privacy features, blocking ads, and even a password manager.
The company says that like its mobile app, DuckDuckGo for Mac is “an all-in-one privacy solution for everyday browsing without any complicated settings.”
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DuckDuckGo says the browser is already better and faster than the Google Chrome browser on some graphics performance (using the Motion Mark 1.2 benchmark). The platform claims that it is not a replacement or alternative to the ‘incognito mode’ that we all use in different web browsers. “DuckDuckGo for Mac is designed to be used as an everyday browser that really protects your privacy,” it added. blog post,
MacOS users who download the DuckDuckGo browser also get advanced privacy features like cookie pop-up protection, email protection, and a one-click button to clear data. All these are available for free with the browser.
It added, “We have features like password management, tab management, bookmarks, and more from a single browser, plus privacy features you’ll love.” The company says the new browser has been optimized to run on M1 chips, allowing newer iMacs and MacBooks to support the platform. Apple already has Safari in this kitty, which pays similar attention to privacy. But you still have some privacy experts, who prefer to rely on DuckDuckGo as their go-to browser option.
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DuckDuckGo was recently in the news for free speech again for its aggressive stance regarding the ongoing Ukraine war in Russia. DuckDuckGo began rolling out search updates and downranking websites related to Russian propaganda.
The move was criticized by many on the Internet, and were ready to dump DuckDuckGo, looking for alternatives other than Chrome. The Internet is meant to be free, open and non-discriminatory.
But the actions taken by various entities in the last one month have shown these companies in a new light.
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