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Stop using Chrome!

Mac Address@macaddress723.8K viewsOct 21, 20238:12
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Check out SaneBox at try.sanebox.com for a free 14 day trial and $25 off a paid subscription! All (except one) of the Mac users in the LMG offices uses Chrome as their browser of choice. We made them try the latest browser Arc to see if they're missing out on something better? ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @macaddressyt Facebook: @MacAddressChannel CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:28 I use different browsers, why everyone else doesn't 1:35 How Arc is different 3:17 Thanks Sanebox! 3:46 What they thought of it 4:20 There's a phone version too 5:22 Would people switch? 6:33 Two niggling problems

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The video Stop using Chrome! explores the Arc web browser, a new option released for Mac and iOS that aims to rethink the traditional browser experience. The host and colleagues discuss Arc's distinctive interface, highlighting features like tabs and the address bar on the left side, which saves horizontal space, and a split-screen mode that groups multiple sites into one view, similar to Mac OS full-screen behavior. They also discuss Arc’s workflow innovations such as profiles to separate work and personal life, a tab archiving behavior after 12 hours, and a tab layering system with a dedicated mini window that appears when clicking links from other apps. The presenters evaluate Arc’s mobile version, noting its design appeal, the ability to sync via iCloud, and limitations such as some features being less polished on mobile and the lack of multi-tab creation in mobile mode. They wrap with reflections on browser ecosystems, Chromium underpinnings, and the business model Arc pursues, including a potential shift toward team-oriented collaboration while maintaining a free-to-individuals stance, leaving viewers to weigh whether Arc offers a practical upgrade or simply a new aesthetic. The host also situates Arc against Chrome and mentions that discussions about privacy, performance, and cross-device syncing are central to users considering a switch, inviting opinions on what browser people currently use and what issues they have faced. By the end, the video presents Arc as a visually appealing, design-forward option with thoughtful features, while acknowledging that the decision to switch depends on personal workflow, device ecosystem, and tolerance for transitioning across multiple devices and services.

Topics · Technology · Web Browsers · Software

Questions answered

What is Arc and why is it being considered as a Chrome alternative?
Arc is a new browser for Mac and iOS that rethinks browsing with a left-side tabs/address bar, split-screen grouping, profiles for work life separation, and archiving of tabs after a set period, aiming to improve focus and organization.
Can Arc replace Chrome across all devices and workflows?
Arc can replace Chrome for many users who value design, task organization, and cross-device syncing, but replacement depends on how well its features map to the user’s extensions, workflows, and multi-device setup, especially on mobile.