Avast Secure Browser: Why Needed To Download?

by Jessica Morris Avast Customer Support

Avast Secure Browser is one such application that allows to access different websites without any fear of being tracked, and it offers a clutter-free user interface that could appeal to a lot of users. It’s based on a Chromium engine and focuses on three main parts – speed, privacy, and security. Currently, it is available only for Windows operating system, including Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and of course the latest one Windows 10. One can use it independently even without having installed Avast Antivirus Customer Support in PC. It comes with the common functionality of a browser, meaning that it allows the user to manage download, history, and bookmarks, includes developer tools, and more, but what differentiates it from similar programs is its security and privacy.

Features Of Avast Secure Browser

The following mentioned points are its key features. So, before availing this service, have a look at the noted lines:

· Bank Mode: It is the very popular feature which was also available in the outdated Avast Safe Zone Browser. Opens an isolated session for banking and shopping online where no intruders can steal personal data.

· Video Downloader: This is a very cool feature which allows you to download a video from the popular video sites. You can even select a quality of the video.

· Ad block: By default browser has installed and enabled the popular extension for blocking all website ads.

· Password Manager: Allows you to select password manager that you want to access. You can also select pre-installed Avast Passwords Manager.

· Stealth Mode: Surf web without leaving any information on your local drive like cookies or history.

· Anti-Phishing: Clog risky websites and files before you visit or download them

· Anti-Fingerprinting: Hides actual information about your browser, so that no one can identify you or track you

· Anti-Tracking: Sets “Do Not Track” settings to tell websites to don’t collect information about your visit.

· HTTPS Encryption: Forces websites to use only HTTPS encryption so no one else can ‘see’ it.

Overall Avast Secure Browser is very similar to Chrome with few extras focusing on enhancing browsing speed, security, and privacy. If you are tired of your current browser, then try this browser by downloading its free trial version. Especially if you are doing banking/shopping online the Bank Mode is extremely handy. You can also import bookmarks and passwords from other browsers just by a single click.