ZDNET Author Switches Default Linux Browser to Vivaldi, Citing 3 Feature Gains
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Updated · ZDNet · Jul 22
ZDNET Author Switches Default Linux Browser to Vivaldi, Citing 3 Feature Gains
1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jul 22
Summary
A ZDNET author made Vivaldi the default browser on Linux after a trial run, calling its updated mix of interface, privacy, and productivity tools enough to replace prior favorites.
Vivaldi’s redesigned UI was the main driver: the author said toolbars and status elements can be hidden for a minimal layout, while the newer theming engine better matches a Linux desktop.
Tab Tiling added a workflow boost by letting two sites share one tab, which the author said made tasks like writing and entering copy into a CMS easier.
Proton VPN integration and Start Page widgets — including weather, sticky notes, privacy stats, and a web page panel — rounded out the switch, with the browser available on Linux, macOS, and Windows.