Before you first launch the browser, a message box tells you that Adblock Plus is now included. It also lets you decide where to download the browser, where to put any shortcuts, which browser to set as the system default, whether or not to join a product improvement program. The small (just 1MB) installer mini-program puts a helper app on your PC that notifies you when new versions are available.

Maxthon is available for Windows versions from XP through Windows 10 ($99.99 at Amazon UK) in both 32- and 64-bit editions, as well as for Mac, Linux, Android, iOS and Windows Phone. Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( Read our editorial mission.) The company produces yet another browser, called Nitro, which a simplified app built for speed alone. Maxthon also offers on a new beta X5 version of its browser, which it calls an 'information assistant' with an updated look, improved cloud storage, a password manager, and an email reader. The released version of Maxthon (which is what I tested) remains a twin-engine browser, including both Internet Explorer's Trident page-rendering engine and Webkit, which powers Safari and Chrome. However, Maxthon trails Internet titans Chrome and Firefox in some important interface and under-the-hood aspects. The latest of these is a built-in ad blocker, which joins its media downloader, screen-capture tool, Reader mode, and several other distinctive features. Where others have been paring down their features for a speedier, minimalist experience, Maxthon takes the opposite approach-adding as many browsing helpers as possible. Maxthon has been a refreshing addition to the Web browser landscape since its launch in 2008. Tabs not as flexible as in other browsers.How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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