The Zen Browser has recently been updated to version 1.18b, introducing a host of new features and improvements aimed at enhancing user experience, particularly for those utilizing multiple monitors. A key highlight of this update is the new window sync feature, which enables users to maintain organized browser windows across multiple screens, significantly reducing clutter in their workspace.
In addition to window sync, the update aligns Zen Browser with Firefox versions 147.0 and 147.0.1, providing a more cohesive browsing experience. The update enhances session restore functionality, enabling the browser to remember the specific space a window belonged to before closure, making it easier for users to resume their previous activities. Tab management has also seen improvements, focusing on the last visited page when navigating history after closing a tab, and introducing custom icons for tabs. Users can now easily rearrange tabs through drag-and-drop, adding a layer of customization.
Mac users will benefit from automatic shortcuts for switching spaces, as well as smoother integration with the native menu bar, including a dedicated 'Spaces' option. Privacy enhancements include an upgrade to Safe Browsing V5, which aims to improve safety checks while providing a more seamless browsing experience. Furthermore, video performance has been notably enhanced, especially for AMD graphics card users, with zero-copy playback for hardware-decoded video, resulting in smoother streaming experiences.
The update also brings optimizations for Apple Silicon Macs, addressing sluggish startups, rendering issues, and memory problems associated with mods or browser add-ons. These changes promise an overall smoother performance and improved usability for users managing complex multi-space sessions and intricate folder structures.
As the Zen Browser continues to evolve, users can look forward to further enhancements and features in future releases, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly browsing experience.
In summary, Zen Browser 1.18b is a significant update that not only improves organization and performance for users with multiple monitors but also enhances overall usability through better tab management, privacy features, and video performance, catering to a diverse range of users and their specific needs
In addition to window sync, the update aligns Zen Browser with Firefox versions 147.0 and 147.0.1, providing a more cohesive browsing experience. The update enhances session restore functionality, enabling the browser to remember the specific space a window belonged to before closure, making it easier for users to resume their previous activities. Tab management has also seen improvements, focusing on the last visited page when navigating history after closing a tab, and introducing custom icons for tabs. Users can now easily rearrange tabs through drag-and-drop, adding a layer of customization.
Mac users will benefit from automatic shortcuts for switching spaces, as well as smoother integration with the native menu bar, including a dedicated 'Spaces' option. Privacy enhancements include an upgrade to Safe Browsing V5, which aims to improve safety checks while providing a more seamless browsing experience. Furthermore, video performance has been notably enhanced, especially for AMD graphics card users, with zero-copy playback for hardware-decoded video, resulting in smoother streaming experiences.
The update also brings optimizations for Apple Silicon Macs, addressing sluggish startups, rendering issues, and memory problems associated with mods or browser add-ons. These changes promise an overall smoother performance and improved usability for users managing complex multi-space sessions and intricate folder structures.
As the Zen Browser continues to evolve, users can look forward to further enhancements and features in future releases, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly browsing experience.
In summary, Zen Browser 1.18b is a significant update that not only improves organization and performance for users with multiple monitors but also enhances overall usability through better tab management, privacy features, and video performance, catering to a diverse range of users and their specific needs
Zen Browser 1.18b released
The Zen Browser has been updated to version 1.18b, which includes several notable features such as window sync and improved organization for users with multiple monitors or screens. Window sync allows users to keep their browser windows organized across multiple monitors, making it easier to maintain order in their workspace. The update also brings improvements to tab management, session restore, and video performance, particularly on systems with AMD graphics cards. Additionally, the release includes optimizations for Apple Silicon Macs, bug fixes, and a fix aimed at preventing potential memory issues associated with mods or browser add-ons.
