Is Helium the Browser Brave Was Meant to Be?
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Helium is a privacy-focused web browser built on ungoogled Chromium that aims to deliver privacy by default without unnecessary bloat. It includes built-in uBlock Origin with Manifest V2 support, native DuckDuckGo bangs for quick searches, and Helium services to anonymize external connections. The browser stores everything locally with no sync or password manager, blocks third-party cookies by default, and enforces HTTPS. Notable features include split-view tabs and cleaner customization options. However, it's still beta software with some limitations: login issues with bundled uBlock Origin, no DRM support for streaming services, and users must bring their own solutions for password management and syncing across devices.
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Chromium interior, Helium finishLight on fluff, serious about privacyBrowsing with a !bangOther quality of life tweaksNotable wrinkles & important limitationsHow to get Helium?Final Thoughts23 Comments
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