Maxthon International Ltd - (Freeware)
Maxthon Cloud Browser is a great alternative to Internet Explorer internet browser with many option for customizing.
Maxthon Cloud Browser is a powerful cross-platform browser that works on both Windows and Mac, Android or iPhone. Maxthon uses only a small portion of system resources when surfing with a highly integrated user interface. It synchronizes data, browsing history and tabs with the device of your choice and allows you to create your own storage in the cloud.
Being alternative to Internet Explorer, which used its rendering engine, but added many features such as tabbed browsing, a lot of plugins, the possibility of Skinner interface, customizable menu bar, parametrized around and more information.
Being compatible with Windows 8, Maxthon Cloud Browser offers a highly customizable interface, quick start and smooth navigation experience. It offers the possibility to swap, add, move, remove, and change Maxthon's tool bars, icons, menus, colors, skins, and layouts.
#Mute Browser
Mute Browser is one of the most requested features lately. It is obvious how muting only the browser can be useful from time to time. To use this feature, right click the status bar, select Add or Remove Buttons, and select Mute to show the button. To mute browser sound just click the Mute button. Click the button again to restore browser sound.
#New Passport Login Mechanism
Using Maxthon Passport can enhance privacy and security. But from time to time you may need to view just a webpage or two. Login to the Maxthon Passport may not be the most convenient.
With numerous feedbacks from the users, Maxthon 2.5.7 is considering a different login mechanism. Maxthon starts with share account and a floating login dialog. Users can login as in previous versions or just view some web pages without login.
Here please be reminded that without login to your passport account, any changes in settings or addition of favorites are not saved to your account but the shared account. Also please right click the menu bar, select Add or Remove Buttons, and click reset to replace the old "Switch User Account" command with the new "Account" command.
#URL Security
As the gateway to the internet, browsers serve the first line of defense to malicious sites. To improve security of users, Maxthon gathers with???, the biggest and most reputable online payment platform provider in China to provide additional URL security to users.
When a malicious site is visited, the web page will be blocked and replaced by a warning page. The address bar will also be highlighted to alert the user.