Brave Browser
Introduction
Brave is a free and open-source web browser developed by Brave Software, Inc. based on the Chromium web browser. Brave is designed to block ads and website trackers by default, providing users with a faster and more private browsing experience.
Features
- Ad Blocking: Blocks intrusive ads and trackers.
- Privacy Protection: Shields your browsing activity from trackers and prying eyes.
- Speed: Faster page load times by blocking unwanted content.
- Rewards: Earn tokens by opting into privacy-respecting ads.
- Security: Built-in HTTPS Everywhere for secure connections.
Installation
- Open a terminal.
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Install Brave using the following command:
sudo pacman -S brave-browser
Install verification
To verify that Brave has been installed successfully, run:
brave-browser --version
If the version number is displayed, the installation was successful.
Uninstall
To remove Brave Browser from your system, use:
sudo pacman -Rns brave-browser
Usage
After installation, open Brave Browser from your applications menu or by running:
brave-browser
During the initial setup, you can import bookmarks and settings from other browsers.
Official documentation & More Info
Contributing
If you want to contribute to Brave, please visit the contributing guide on GitHub.
Support
For support and troubleshooting, visit the Brave Community.
License
Brave is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.