From 5c1d712ac48e50f9f49eddd6e7e744eb91de5a2d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: DarkSun Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:56:30 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98:=2020191224=20App=20Highligh?= =?UTF-8?q?t:=20Falkon=20Open=20Source=20Web=20Browser=20from=20KDE?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit sources/tech/20191224 App Highlight- Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE.md --- ...Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE.md | 121 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 121 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20191224 App Highlight- Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20191224 App Highlight- Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE.md b/sources/tech/20191224 App Highlight- Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..42439f33c1 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20191224 App Highlight- Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE.md @@ -0,0 +1,121 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (App Highlight: Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE) +[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/falkon-browser/) +[#]: author: (Ankush Das https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/) + +App Highlight: Falkon Open Source Web Browser from KDE +====== + +_**Formerly known as Qupzilla, Falkon is a web browser based on QtWebEngine. In this week’s App Highlight, we take a look at this open source software.**_ + +### Falkon: Open Source Web Browser for Linux (and Windows) + +![][1] + +First thing first, [Falkon][2] is not a new web browser. It has been in development since 2010 but it was known as Qupzilla. + +In 2017, QupZilla moved under KDE umbrella and changed its name to Falkon. Being under KDE umbrella means that project is actively maintained following KDE standards. + +It uses the [QtWebEngine][3] rendering engine – which is a striped down version of Chromium core. + +In this article, I shall take a closer look at what it offers and how it’s different than other dominant web browsers on Linux out there. + +### Features of Falkon Browser + +Thought it may not be a popular browser, I did find it capable enough to browse modern web services. + +Let me highlight the key features of Falkon and if you find it interesting enough, give it a try. + +#### Simple User Interface + +![][4] + +I know it’s not exactly a “feature” but the user experience (UX) matters a lot. Despite being a lightweight browser, you have a decent looking interface here. You won’t feel like you are using a browser from the early 2000’s. + +#### AdBlock Extension + +![][5] + +It comes packed in with the AdBlock extension that works pretty well if you want to get rid of the advertisements while browsing a website. You can also customize the behavior of the AdBlock extension. + +#### DuckDuckGo Default Search Engine + +It’s a good thing to have one of the [privacy-oriented search engines][6] as the default search engine if you do not like using Google. + +#### Session Manager + +![][7] + +Falkon includes a useful session manager from the available options in the browser menu. You can restore a specific recent session using this – which should come in handy. + +#### Extension Support + +![][8] + +It does support adding extensions but you cannot add extensions from Chrome/Firefox add-on marketplace. You have a limited set of extensions to choose from. + +#### Theme Support + +Falkon also lets you customize the appearance to some extent. You can try them out if you want to change the appearance of the browser. + +![][9] + +#### Other Essential Settings + +![][10] + +I also explored other settings/functionalities like adding a bookmark or being able to manage the passwords. + +Or, maybe manage the notification access of a webpage. + +Oh, I also tried using YouTube – with no problems whatsoever. + +Of course, this isn’t an extensive review – but yes, Falkon does have all the essential options that you will need in a browser (unless you have a specific requirements). + +### Installing Falkon Browser + +You can easily find Falkon browser available in your Software Center. + +In case you don’t, you can find Flatpak/Snap packages available from its [official download page][11]. You’ll also find Windows installer files on the download page. + +[Download Falkon Browser][11] + +**Wrapping Up** + +As a KDE product, Falkon is tailored for KDE desktop environment. Some KDE distributions like OpenMandriva use Falkon as the default web browser. + +Falkon browser is for the ones looking for a lightweight and feature-rich web browser. An alternative worth taking a look is [Midori][12]. + +In my opinion, it is a good alternative browser – unless you need tons of extensions, cross-platform synchronization and require to access some browser-specific websites. + +What do you think about the Falkon browser? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/falkon-browser/ + +作者：[Ankush Das][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/ankush/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/falkon-browser-screenshot.jpg?ssl=1 +[2]: https://www.falkon.org/ +[3]: https://wiki.qt.io/QtWebEngine +[4]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/falkon-browser.png?ssl=1 +[5]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/falkon-adblock.jpg?ssl=1 +[6]: https://itsfoss.com/privacy-search-engines/ +[7]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/session-manager-falkon.jpg?ssl=1 +[8]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/falkon-browser-extensions.png?ssl=1 +[9]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/falkon-browser-theme.png?ssl=1 +[10]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/falkon-browser-preference.png?ssl=1 +[11]: https://www.falkon.org/download/ +[12]: https://itsfoss.com/midori-browser/