ShadBRow

It’s no big secret that web browsers are the primary method to go online when using a computer. Sure enough, some have managed to build solid reputations over the years, but not everyone needs or benefits from the abundance of features packed inside, as intuitive, or useful as they may be. Chances are you require simple navigation, and ShadBRow can quickly take you online for a flawless experience.

The first advantage you get to witness even before using the application is that it can run right after download, requiring no installation to properly function. As such, you can easily carry it on a USB flash drive to use on other computers as well, but don’t get too excited, because looks can be deceiving.

A pretty clean main window shows up on launch, with nearly all of the space dedicated to content browsing, and a small toolbar fitted with all controls and functions you get to work with. The window can be dragged anywhere on the desktop, but there’s no possibility to switch to a full-screen view.

Needless to say that the URL needs to go in the dedicated field. However, the field is not updated as you navigate, so if you need to copy an URL at a certain point, it becomes a bit of a hassle. You can always go to the home page at the press of a button, but you can’t choose what this location is on the web.

The application is intended for effortless, and quick navigation, with no other elements to distract or bother you. This can come as a disadvantage, for even though you benefit from speed, and little resource consumption, creating a list of bookmarks, or even visiting history items is not among the operations you can perform.

All things considered, we come to the conclusion that ShadBRow is a lightweight application that can almost instantly take you to any requested web page. Although speed and portability are some major advantages, the lack of anything else makes it lack the integrity of a powerful web browser.