Traveling through the Internet is carried out using a browser. At the same time, it is important that the program provides the fastest possible loading of web pages, has an interface that any user can easily understand, and makes it possible to activate useful extensions. In addition, the browser should have an attractive design.
All these criteria are met by a web browser from the Yandex search engine. Based on the same engine as Google Chrome, this browser has won the trust of many users.
After reviewing the material in this article, you will learn how to install Yandex.Browser and configure some options in it. The most useful plug-ins of this web browser will also be considered. If you need to update the program to the latest version, then after reading the proposed instructions, you can easily do this.
How to download a web browser?
Before installing Yandex.Browser on a computer, you need to download the installation file of a web browser. To do this, open any search engine and in the search bar write the phrase "download Yandex.browser."
Opening the page of the official site, you will see a large button "Download". Under it, you can select the platform for which you need the installation file in the drop-down list. All is ready? Feel free to click on the specified button.
Now select the directory where the installer will be downloaded, and wait for the download to finish.
By the way, you will receive the latest version of the web browser, so you can immediately install the new Yandex.Browser on your device. This operation will be discussed below.
Web Browser Installation
Even an inexperienced user can install Yandex.Browser for free. This will require only a few minutes and following the algorithm of actions, which will be discussed later.
In fact, you need to complete only three steps:
Run the boot file you just downloaded.
In the window that appears, you can designate the Yandex browser as the default browser, by checking the corresponding box with a checkbox, and also take part in improving the services of this search giant.
Click the “Start using” button and wait for the installation process to complete. If you wish, you can transfer the settings from the Google Chrome browser by clicking the appropriate button.
As you can see, the whole process can be divided into three stages. Downloading takes place automatically, you only need to click LMB several times, which is good news for beginners.
Web browser settings
So, you already know how to install Yandex.Browser, so now it is recommended to consider some of its settings. Let's talk about the most important of them, and you can easily figure out the rest on your own.
In order to open the settings page, you need to go to the browser menu (button with three lines) and select the appropriate item.
In the block “Where to start?” the user can set the start page, which will open after the launch of Yandex.Browser
The Bookmark Bar is a convenient and useful web browser item. You have the opportunity to add your favorite sites to it and get access to them as quickly as possible.
If, besides you, someone else uses the browser, then there is the opportunity to create a profile for him. As a result, another person can set up the account as they wish.
In addition, here you can set the Yandex Web browser as the default browser, as well as configure the Turbo mode.
Additions to Yandex Browser
Separately, it is worth mentioning useful extensions. Some of them are immediately integrated into the web browser, others you can add to the browser yourself.
So, all plugins in Yandex.Browser are categorized. There are 5 of them (categories): “Tools”, “Safe Internet”, “Synchronization”, “Services” and additions “From other sources”.
What extensions are recommended to pay attention in the first place? Of course this is:
Turbo mode - increases page loading speed.
Evernote Web Clipper is a plugin relevant for users of this service for storing notes.
Password Manager "LastPass" - here you can store your passwords and other personal information.
Yandex.Mail - notifications of new letters received in your email inbox.
Yandex.Disk is a convenient cloud storage on which you can keep a wide variety of files (music, movies, text documents, photos).
Adguard is a powerful ad blocker.
Activation and deactivation of any plug-in is done by moving the graphic toggle switch.
How to update a web browser to the latest version?
So, how to install Yandex.Browser, you already know. But what if another user installed it on your computer? How do I know the current version of a web browser and update it if necessary?
In fact, this is very simple. Open the Yandex menu, and then refer to the Advanced option. In the drop-down list, select the "About browser" option.
If an update is not required, it will be written that the current version is used. In another case, you will see the corresponding button, after clicking on which the web browser will be updated to the latest version.
Conclusion
Now you know how to install Yandex.Browser, perform some settings and get its latest version. In addition, after reading this article, you have an idea of the useful plugins built into the web browser in question.
Be sure to verify all the advantages of a browser from the Yandex search company by downloading it to your computer!