Most of us spend a lot of time on the internet and especially browsing. I usually have several tabs open simultaneously and find it difficult to move between tabs. Chrome has this feature where you can group your tabs and this really helps a lot.
Firefox which is my default browser on all windows devices does have this nice add-on called simple tab groups. This allows you to organize your tabs nicely. However, as styles go most web browser seem the same.
Through decades, and after introduction of tabs (instead of individual windows for every page) browser styles have not varied by much. That is why I was intrigued when I came across this new browser – currently available for Mac – called Arc. Let’s dive into why the new Arc browser could be a game-changer for your browsing experience. But it’s not just about the visuals. Arc represents a fundamental shift in how you browse the web.
The magic of Arc lies in its adaptability. It introduces the concept of “Spaces”, essentially turning the browser into a mini operating system. Each space is a page in the sidebar that you can swipe between, and any link you click opens in the same space. You can even customize each space with a unique name and emoji icon.
One of my favorite features of Arc is its approach to tab management. It automatically archives any tab that’s not pinned down after a certain period, keeping your browsing experience clutter-free. You can also convert spaces into different browser silos for work, personal use, or different projects.
Arc also integrates a command palette with the common new tab shortcut (Ctrl + T). You can use it to go to a new website, open an extension, or perform a browser action. It’s like having a handy toolbox at your fingertips.
For those who have a lot of plugins like me, switching browser means you have to find an alternate to your current plugin. Since Arc is built using the Chromium engine this means it’s more reliable and less resource-hungry than Chrome, but still supports Chrome extensions and works well with Google suite apps and other heavy productivity web apps.
But that’s not all. Arc is filled with interesting features that turn it into more of an operating system. It has a tab split-screen feature, a native white boarding tool called Easel, a feature called Little Arc that opens links from different apps in a freestanding window, a note taking tool, and the Boosts feature that lets you customize the appearance of any website. Another cool feature is that you could view your videos (on your Mac) right from the browser.
So, are you ready to give Arc a try?