SlimJet - Win XP Browser

[Wanda]

What do we know about SlimJet for Win XP browsing ?

Other than what their website posts.

Anybody have real world experience.? Pros and cons ?

[Paul]

http://www.slimjet.com/en/faq.php

"Q: How is Slimjet related to Google Chrome?

Both Slimjet and Chrome are based on the same Chromium
open-source project. Therefore, Slimjet and Chrome will
have *quite similar* user interface." <===

https://www.raymond.cc/blog/chromium-browser-alternatives-with-extra-features/

"In addition to the main Windows 7 – 10 version, <=== Chromium 70 maybe
there's also versions for Linux and a
special version for Windows XP and Vista users." <=== Hahaha Chromium 49

"The Slimjet browser is made by Flashpeak who also make the Trident engined
SlimBrowser and Slimjet's predecessor, SlimBoat. Slimjet has been around
since 2014 and during that time has developed into one of the most feature
and function rich Chromium based browsers available.

slimjet browser

While Slimjet doesn't contain anything groundbreaking, <=== Aha!
it is stuffed full of very useful features that aren't
in the standard Chrome/Chromium. All of these add up to
make a browser which should have something for average
and advanced users alike.

The built-in ad blocker is a welcome inclusion and should
have broad appeal as will the memory optimization functions,
which actually do seem to work.

The proxy manager is good for quickly changing between different
proxy addresses and the resumable download manager is a handy addition.

slimjet features

Selected Features:

Built in ad blocker with whitelisting and additional filter lists
Multiple connections download manager with resume
Video downloader with audio extraction
Screenshot capture including selected area mode
Built-in video recording of current tab via Screencastify extension
Customizable toolbar with 21 buttons and profile switch button remover
Enhanced tab options
Mouse gestures with basic super drag to search and open links
Photo shrink and upload with photo enhancer and clipboard upload
Tracking prevention with social network javascript and Google ad blocking
Custom cache directory and size
Memory management with idle tab unload and auto optimize memory
Facebook integration with one click share text/image/link
Customizable new tab/Start page with built-in weather forecast <=== geolocation?
Smart form filler with quick fill and auto fill
Url alias shortcuts
Proxy manager with quick switcher toolbar button
Save web page as PDF
Profile switch button remove, hide/auto hide bookmarks bar
Auto refresh current or all tabs at specified intervals
Tracking prevention with remove search engine indirect links
and block third party content.
Official portable version

Well, I guess it's a browser then :-) Full of promises.

HTH,
Paul

[Wanda]

Would someone please explain why to use or not use a portable version of
SlimJet.

Thank you.

[Wolf K]

In my experience, portable versions of any programs have not been a
problem. A portable browser or email client has some advantages, since
you can install it on a thumb drive, and run it from there on any
compatible machine.

--
Wolf K
kirkwood40.blogspot.com
People worry that computers will get too smart
and take over the world, but the real problem is
that they’re too stupid and they’ve already taken over
the world (Pedro Domingos)

[Bill in Co]

Wolf K wrote:
> On 2018-11-13 15:12, Wanda wrote:
>>
>> Would someone please explain why to use or not use a portable version of
>> SlimJet.
>>
>> Thank you.
>
> In my experience, portable versions of any programs have not been a
> problem. A portable browser or email client has some advantages, since
> you can install it on a thumb drive, and run it from there on any
> compatible machine.

Another advantage is that it doesn't install anything, so there is less
chance of messing up your system. I say that because some program
installations and uninstallations can, and occasionally do, mess up a few
things. That said, I normally prefer to use the installer versions for most
programs, and just keep a system image backup, just in case things go awry.