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Google Releasing New Version of Chrome Optimized for Apple Silicon Macs
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I’m still very happy with Safari. Never found the need to use another browser. Is that weird?
I only have Firefox to log into websites with my eID card reader. Never got that to work with Safari because of a crappy plugin.
I only have Firefox to log into websites with my eID card reader. Never got that to work with Safari because of a crappy plugin.
In defence of Chrome, you have to remember that all that spyware does cause a lot of bloat!
Yes, I read that be the power gains were measure against their previous Chrome version, not the other browsers.
could it be because universal would be double the size?
apps already double the size when retina app came out, making 512GB SSD on retina MBP look small (2012, where 1TB SSD existed just in labs)
Universal binarys for PPC-Intel were "fatter" so if this is going to make actual 3GB After effects a 6GB AE app, I would be happy if developers release independent binarys
Computers asking users what kind of computer they are. Well played Google 
No it isn’t. Putting in the wrong type of fuel would destroy a vehicles engine.
The better analogy is if you have a high performance engine that requires high octane gasoline and filling it with regular. The engine will retard the timing to avoid knocking, therefore you lose power, but the vehicle continues to function.
None too soon for the new Google browser. Safari gave me a "significant energy" usage warning while burning through 35% of the battery watching a two-hour Amazon video. May be something with initial charge of machine. Recharged quickly to full so I will try again.
How do I download the version of Chrome optimized for Apple Silicon?
The download page doesn't give me the choice and keeps downloading the intel installer.
The download page doesn't give me the choice and keeps downloading the intel installer.
Chrome is doing it the /right/ way. A web page like apple.com can easily detect your browser type and that it's running on an ARM Mac and guide you to the appropriate link. It's not hard for any competent web page coder. With that you'll reduce the bytes you download and help the environment by not duplicating wasted bytes.
The problem is Apple's universal binaries require software to be built with XCode tooling and those only run on macs. Most credible companies use their own build systems that are often distributed for performance and include testing. so this is why you may not see as many universal binaries from big software shops.
Safari is horrible in Big Sur it's like a fisher price browser.
Safari is horrible in Big Sur it's like a fisher price browser.
There is a five tier process to installing Chrome which can be problematic on a Mac with Gate Keeper active however a MacOS Jail Braker has a work around and don't forget to switch any active VPN services to, 'Off':
1. Dormancy covert software (a few people in the ITC industry refer to this as 'Spyware'. At Google we believe this term is an exaggeration and somewhat a 'critical' statement).
2. Advertiser resource export tool. This will help you find the products and services you may need.
3. P2P accessibility programme for social networking is invaluable for your data sharing experience.
4. Google Updater App to increase access permissions as necessary so we can all stay up to date.
5. Some extra software. The default option is, 'Yes' with feel good emojis. Google recommends to tick through all these quickly so you can commence your Chrome experience immediately.
Brave is my favorite browser by far. They care about security and ad-blocking is built into the browser. The reason I use it over Safari is that there are several extensions that are only available for Chrome/chromium. If the developers of these extensions port them over to Safari, I'd go back to Safari—or at least give it a try.
I hope that Brave developers release an M1-optimized version soon.
I hope that Brave developers release an M1-optimized version soon.
Brave has been great for me, I use Safari primarily but it makes a great secondary browser for compatibility with Chrome-favouring websites.
Universal apps have to be converted via Rosetta 2, so yes it's seamless, but not "optimized."
Apple doesn't expect anyone to be familiar with technical underpinnings, and in fact, avoids publishing specs that have zero practical meaning. The hyperfocus on technical specs comes from a tiny minority of users who are vocal on Internet forums.
How do you download the Intel version without knowing? The bright blue button says "Mac with Intel Chip." And if that doesn't dispel the mystery, there's an additional button that says "Check which version...to install"
Just curious, what do you prefer about Safari over Brave? Why do you use Safari instead of Brave as your primary browser? With the changes to Safari in Big Sur and the fact that it's completely optimized for the M1, I'm re-evaluating.