Yandex Browser

Yandex browser - from the title it is clear that this browser is the creation of Yandex. Yandex browser was released in 2012 and in a short time caught up with the popularity of Google Chrome and Mozilla in the Russian segment.
It's not difficult to guess that the emphasis in the Yandex browser is made on optimization when working with the services of the largest search engine in RuNet. Easy and minimalistic, Yandex Browser is built on the WebKit engine, like Google Chrome. The first versions of browsers were even somewhat similar, but now the latest version of Yandex Browser has acquired a unique and recognizable appearance and intuitive interface.

Yandex Browser system requirements

System requirements are the system parameters for stable and correct operation of the software recommended by the developer. This include both the necessary hardware configuration (CPU, RAM, Memory) and the requirements for the operating system installed on the computer. If you are not sure whether your computer meets the requirements of the program, it’s easiest to download the file and try to run it. Usually developers try to make programs that runs on most computers.

Operation system Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Developer browser.yandex.com
Hard disk space 400 MB
RAM 512 MB
CPU Intel Pentium 4 (or higher)
Language English
License Free

How to download Yandex Browser?

Download the latest version of Yandex Browser is recommended only from the official site. Programs not downloaded from official sites do not guarantee stable operation and availability of updates. The manufacturer is responsible for the security of the program downloaded from the official site only.

Interface Yandex Browser

This is how Yandex Browser looks like.

Description of Yandex Browser

Developers took into account the peculiarities of developing interfaces for the Russian-speaking audience and created a browser for this segment. If you were able to deal with the start page of Yandex, then you will understand with the Browser. Yandex Browser combines the functionality that it inherited from WebKit with integration with Yandex services. In addition, for users with limited Internet, the browser provided a "Turbo" mode. Thus, the developers managed to create exactly what the Russian-speaking users did not have in other browsers. In the latest version of Yandex Browser, the user's security is set as a priority, in conjunction with Kaspersky Anti-Virus, which is also popular in the Russian-speaking segment, Yandex has created a technology to scan all downloaded files for viruses, in some cases, it may take a bit longer. Of course, this does not give 100% protection against viruses, but will save users from the majority of downloadable threats. Have you ever come across the fact that to view the video browser requires you to install the latest version of the Flash player? With a free Yandex Chrome browser, this will not bother you anymore. The browser, which is called "from the box" contains Flash Player. How to open a pdf file? Yandex Browser also take care that you do not need to download a separate program for pdf files. Open them right in your browser! By default, the browser installed a search engine from Yandex. Some users doubt whether it is possible to choose another search engine? Of course, yes, it's nice that the developers took care of this and you can install any search engine of your choice. Another nice piece that touches the design. On the homepage you can attach favorite and frequently visited sites. The team Yandex Browser specially drawn icons for hundreds of the most visited sites in the world. Also for many sites, dynamic information is displayed, such as viewing unread messages. It is impossible to imagine a modern browser without translating web pages. Yandex Browser does not lag behind and translates pages using Yandex technology. Unfortunately, the translation from Yandex can not boast of the same successes as the translation of Google. A few more words about the Turbo mode. Briefly, this is a technology that first uploads the data of the pages to a separate server, and then transfers the compressed version to users. Despite such a workaround, it saves traffic and loads pages faster. The special benefit of this mode is that it turns on automatically when the Internet speed drops. Exactly the same way, Turbo mode will turn off when the speed is restored. So the user may not even notice that the connection speed sags. At that time, it would be noticeable on other browsers.

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