UC Browser ! Fastest Is Here

UCWeb’s browser is one of the most well known and popular on mobile platforms but they also have a Windows web browser that’s been around since 2015. The UC Browser user interface is visually quite different from most other Chromium based browsers and the extra themes that can be applied are quite striking. We find the default theme is probably the best looking though. One issue with UC Browser is it’s often three or four major versions behind the current Chromium which means it’s also behind on security updates.

One of UC Browser’s most interesting features is the free WiFi option. In reality you don’t really get anything for free and the option will simply turn a wireless enabled computer into a WiFi hotspot. It’s quite simple to do anyway in Windows 7 and above but the browser makes it easier to setup for non techies. Many of UC Browser’s features are media related with the built-in screenshot tool, resource downloader, video popup and image previewer. The included ad blocker and download manager are something all users should find useful.

Selected Features:

• Custom layout with theme support


• Screenshot tool with built-in editing functions


• Free WiFi quickly turns your computer into a wireless hotspot


• Link preloading, next page preloading, auto page scroll


• Cloud Boost compresses images before loading


• Mouse gestures and Super drag


• Customizable keyboard shortcuts, Boss key function


• Built in ad/popup blocker with custom filter lists and exceptions


• Built in resource downloader extension to grab on page images, video or audio


• Online video popup to play video in pop-out window or download video/audio


• Full window opened tabs viewer with thumbnails


• Custom user data folder location


• Customizable new tab/speed dial page with 2 different styles


• Download manager with Thunder high-speed downloads


• Image Previewer to see full-size images while hovering over thumbnails


• Brightness adjustment with auto UI night mode