O Google Chrome is the most popular option in the world when it comes to internet browsers. The main reason for this is because it is the official browser of the largest search company on the web.
However, it is not perfect and even has some crucial flaws that affect the user's daily life. Therefore, here are four reasons for you to no use the Google Chrome.
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Put the pros and cons on the scale and consider whether this browser is really the best for your day to day.
Reasons not to use Google Chrome
he is very heavy
You know that song by the singer Iza “Pesadão”? She could just as easily be describing Chrome. This is because your computer uses a lot of memory. RAMto use that browser, and this ends up affecting the performance of other software.
If you have doubts about this, just look at your PC's task manager and verify the fact.
It's not that safe
You may even feel safe using the feature, but the story is not quite like that.
According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation's Cover Your Tracks test, installing Chrome is not able to block multiple ad trackers and invisible monitoring mechanisms.
No extensions on mobile
One of the main reasons for the massive use of Google Chrome is its extensions, which greatly facilitate the work of those who use it.
However, its mobile version has none of them. And let's face it, we spend most of our time on our cell phones. Wouldn't it be better if we could use extensions on mobile devices too?
There are better options on the market
The market has several other browser options that can meet your needs and also be lighter for your machine.
Mac or iPhone users can opt for Safari. But there is also Firefox, Opera and even Edge – which has had significant improvements by Microsoft, with the inclusion of a artificial intelligence.
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