Exploring Vivaldi: A Browser Journey from Chrome to Brave to Vivaldi
As a tech enthusiast and avid browser user, I recently embarked on a journey through different browsers, ultimately settling on Vivaldi. After transitioning from Google Chrome to Brave, and finally to Vivaldi, I found that Vivaldi offers everything I was looking for in a browser experience.
One of the first things I noticed upon switching to Vivaldi was the unnecessary bottom status bar. Removing it instantly improved my browsing experience and helped me maintain my sanity. With the bottom bar gone, I felt more focused and immersed in my browsing activities.
To enhance my privacy and security, I added uBlock Origin and configured Vivaldi to block trackers exclusively. This combination strikes a balance between protecting my data and enjoying a smooth browsing experience.
POWERFUL SEARCH & FIND
Another standout feature of Vivaldi is its robust search functionality. Unlike Brave, Vivaldi seamlessly searches through bookmarks, history, and suggestions, offering a faster and more comprehensive search experience. This integration streamlines my browsing workflow and helps me find what I need with ease.
As a user of the GNOME desktop environment, I appreciate the convenience of the built-in OS screenshot tool. However, Vivaldi’s screenshot tool is a game-changer. Its versatility and functionality make capturing and sharing screenshots a breeze. Whether it’s capturing a full page, selected area, or even adding annotations, Vivaldi’s screenshot tool exceeds expectations.
FIREFOX & CHROME KILLER
In many ways, Vivaldi embodies the essence of what Firefox aimed to achieve. By harnessing the power of the Chromium engine, Vivaldi combines the best of both worlds — the flexibility and customization of Firefox with the performance and compatibility of Chromium. This fusion makes Vivaldi a compelling choice for users seeking a browser that prioritizes functionality, customization, and performance.
SUGGESTIONS & FEEDBACK
However, no browser is perfect, and I have a few suggestions for the Vivaldi team to consider:
- Bookmark Cards Option: Introducing bookmark cards could offer users a visually appealing way to organize and access their bookmarks, adding a touch of customization to the browsing experience.
- Optimization for High-Resolution Displays: While Vivaldi's UI appears well-designed on HD displays, users with 2K or higher resolutions may find the UI elements too small. Automatic adjustment for different display resolutions, similar to Chrome, could improve usability for these users.
- Optimizing Video Playback: Occasionally, I encountered lag while streaming YouTube videos on Vivaldi. While this may be attributed to YouTube's platform rather than Vivaldi itself, further optimization could enhance the overall video playback experience.
- Bookmark Tags : Another simple feature thats missing is bookmark tags, maybe a inspiration from raindrop.io might help.
In conclusion, my transition to Vivaldi has been a positive one, offering a feature-rich browsing experience tailored to my preferences. By addressing these suggestions, the Vivaldi team has the opportunity to further elevate the browser's capabilities and appeal to a wider audience of users.
