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Let me tell you a secret. I’m committed to staying ahead and keeping up with technology, so I’m always taking advantage of apps, programs, hardware, and more before they’re released to the public. You don’t have to be a Digital Goddess® to do the same thing in a certain way.
If you’re interested, try the beta version of the browser. You get new features before anyone else, and software engineers get some critical early feedback in return. Here’s how.
“Tick” or not?
Beta versions are not polished final versions, so you may have to put up with some bugs along the way. However, beta versions are usually very stable and reliable. The same goes for anyone who, like me, has used beta iOS software on an iPhone.
Pro tip: You can also run beta versions of the browser alongside the final version and switch between them as needed. If you find something that doesn’t work in one version, go back and try another version.
Check out all links
- Google Chrome: Visit this page to get the beta version for your system. You can also use the Developer or Canary editions, but they are less stable.
- Microsoft Edge: This page has beta downloads. Like Chrome, there is also a Developer version and a Canary version. These are more buggy, but also more cutting edge.
- Firefox: This page has beta downloads. Again, you can also try older versions such as Developer and Nightly.
- Opera: This page provides a developer version download. This is essentially a beta version of Opera.
for safarithe process is a little different. (Of course…we’re talking about Apple here.) You’ll need to register as an Apple developer. It’s free and requires no software coding. Then you can download the developer version.
Be sure to keep this in mind
You should be especially careful about what you do online when it comes to beta software, especially browsers. Remember that the purpose of beta testing is to iron out issues, so these versions send anonymous data to developers about what’s working and what’s not. Please stay.
Therefore, never use beta browsers for sensitive matters, such as online banking or accessing sensitive documents. Even if they claim that their data is anonymized, they don’t actually know what information will be sent back as part of the testing process.
Want to know exactly what is being shared? Read our privacy policy or data collection details on the download page. It’s all in the fine print. Bottom line: Stick to stable releases for anything you need to keep private.
🐟 Would having the latest software before anyone else make browsing more enjoyable? Would you? beta Please believe it. (Oh, it was so good that I laughed while writing it!)
Don’t be left behind – stay ahead of technology
Award-winning host Kim Commando is your secret weapon for navigating technology.
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