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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about the Yandex browser cover user experiences with its performance, security, and file association issues. Users compare Yandex to browsers like Chrome and Edge, noting it can be faster but may override Windows file associations for types like PNG, PDF, and FLV, persisting even after changes in Default Programs. Security concerns arise due to Yandex's Russian origin, with users questioning potential tracking or malware, though some find it secure for general use, especially on open Wi-Fi. The tag reflects practical troubleshooting and privacy considerations for Windows users evaluating Yandex as a primary browser.
  1. Hermitkrab

    Exploring Browser Performance: A Comparison of Edge, Chrome, and Others

    Out of curiosity, I’ve been experimenting with various browsers. My usual browser is Edge, which I find quite satisfactory I’ve also tried Opera, Vivaldi, Brave, Comodo Dragon, Firefox Quantum, Yandex, and others, but I always come back to Edge...after all. It doesn’t give me a problem. As an...
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    • banking brave browser chrome comodo dragon compatibility digital tools edge experimentation firefox opera security suggestions support technology user experience vivaldi web browsing website yandex
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. Hermitkrab

    Windows 10 Any Concerns Using a Russian Browser?

    With secure browsing in mind, I've been experimenting with various browsers that are advertised to offer good security in the Internet. I'm currently trying Yandex, which is Russian designed. Knowing how adept the Russians are, do you think I should have any concerns about their software, as far...
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    • browser comparison concerns financial transactions foreign software malware open wifi opera portable hotspot privacy russian browser safe browsing security tracking user experience web browsing web security yandex
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. Ditendra

    Windows 7 Need help with file associations

    Hello, I have this problem: Recently I switched to new browser "Yandex", and I really like it. It's faster the Chrome and has everything I need, however I have one little problem: It makes itself as default program for some file associations, for example: PNG, PSD, PDF, FLV & etc... And I don't...
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