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Arc, the Mac-only web browser that Inverse crowned “the best web browser to come out in the last decade,” will be available for Windows by the end of the year.Josh Miller, co-founder and CEO of The Browser Company, the startup behind Arc, wrote in a post on X this morning that the first invites for Windows users will go out “before the end of the year” and then “really ramp early next!”Arc on WindowsMiller shared the below screenshot, from what he says is a “real live app,” showing off Arc’s unmistakable sidebar made up of the Favorites section, pinned tabs, and all other tabs. At the bottom, you can also see one of Arc’s signature features — Spaces — which lets you easily and quickly move between browsing windows.Miller says the user interface for the Windows version of Arc is still a work in progress. Other than bringing the Chromium-based web browser to more users, one of the most interesting things about Arc on Windows is that it’s built on Swift, a programming language made by Apple. Last November, the company released a video on YouTube explaining why it’s using Swift as opposed to C or C++. The TL;DR is: that rewriting Arc’s Swift code in C++ would take longer not just for launch, but over time.“How do we build this framework for building a browser so that in one year, in two years, in five years, we're still building features at the same velocity and with the same integrity and the same experience that we do on Mac, but across platforms,” explains The Browser Company co-founder Hursh Agrawal. “If we really nail this, we'll have a browser written in a performant language that is really quick to iterate in, and that looks and feels like a native Windows app, which no other browser on Windows does.”Infused with AIThe Arc mobile companion app for iPhone.Photograph by Raymond WongIt’s unclear what form Arc on Windows will take. Other than looking and feeling like a native Windows app with signature features such as Split View, Easel, and Notes. How much of the Mac app will be ready at launch? Some of it? All of it?Since coming out of beta earlier this year, The Browser Company has been updating Arc with new features at a steady pace. “Boosts,” a way to customize any website exactly to your liking was released in May. The feature is neat, but I found it better suited for power users with time to tinker as opposed to the average person.Earlier this month, the startup introduced “Max,” an opt-in set of AI features, that supercharges Arc. I immediately turned Max on and several weeks later, I gotta say, they’ve been really useful. I love “Tidy Downloads” which renames downloaded files into plain English instead of something like “71c0rC3I6M1L._AC_SL1500_.jpg” and “Tidy Tab Titles” which does the same but for your tabs. The “5 Second Previews” can be helpful when you’re short on time; pressing the shift key over a hovered

I’ll admit it — I was turned off by the new Arc browser from the beginning.For one, there’s the maker’s name: The Browser Company of New York. Are we meant to imagine the browser being crafted in a converted blacksmith’s forge in Brooklyn, offering farm-to-table HTML? And it was designed for the Mac. Then there was my attempt to try out the beta several weeks ago — the browser hung while I tried to make an account, and wouldn’t let me through. A support request went unacknowledged.That’s not really fair, though. So when *sigh* The Browser Company of New York announced that its free Arc browser was finally ready for Windows users to try alongside Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and others, I gave it a try. And you know what? It’s actually okay.The problem I face, however, is that the Arc browser wants you to learn its ways. I don’t mind quirks, but I’ve never liked a “you just don’t get it” attitude. And there’s definitely a bit of that throughout Arc. Full disclosure: I’ve never spoken to The Browser Co., and I was never offered a walkthrough or a press briefing. That’s fine, as it puts me in the shoes of an average user. From the get-go, the experience is familiar: You’re asked to download a small installer, which downloads a more complete package. Unfortunately, Arc is one of the new breed of browsers that requires a username and password, full stop. There’s no anonymous option, at least where

The Arc browser is "finally" launching its AI-powered features under the "Arc Max" moniker. The Browser Company is using a combination of OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and Anthropic's models to build lightweight but useful features.Just like other AI-powered assistants present in rival browsers, you can converse with ChatGPT or ask questions in the context of the current page.However, Arc has added some nifty features with its implementation. Arc Max can rename pinned tabs based on the page title and make them short and easy to read. Plus, it can also rename downloaded files based on the content in them. The new AI-powered feature also can fetch a summary preview of a link when you hover over it and press shift.Users can access these features by going to the command bar (Cmd + T) and typing "Arc Max." They can choose which features to enable. They can converse with ChatGPT by typing "ChatGPT" in the command bar and asking the query.There are tons of AI-powered tools on the web ranging from web apps to extensions. The trick is to make them useful by integrating them well within your workflow, so you don't have to go out of the way to use an "AI-powered feature to boost your productivity."In an interview with The Verge, The Browser Company said it made various prototypes to make AI features contextual. The team experimented with automatic notetaking by selecting the text and turning the forward button into an exploration page (StumbleUpon anyone?).Earlier this year, Arc unveiled a feature called Boosts, that lets you remove some elements from a page and customize it. In one of the prototypes, the company experimented with a way for users to create Boosts with prompts. But these features didn't make the final list as they were not fast enough.In a livestreamed announcement, the

The Browser CompanyBuilding Arc, a new web browser101-200 employeesB2CB2BSaaSSoHo, New York, NYCompany missionTo build a better web browser— one that enables people to build their own home on the internet, and arms them with the tools they need to be more focused, organized, and in control.Our takeThe browser is a universal piece of technology, enabling people to access all that they want from the internet. However, the browser itself is often ignored, and despite all the changes to other software over the years, it has remained relatively unchanged. The Browser Company is building a new browser named Arc; designed to think quicker, reduce user work, and facilitate the modern way in which the internet is used.The Browser Company, founded in 2019, sees an opportunity to create a browser that excites. Currently, brand dedication for browsers is limited, as they are designed to act in the background, which keeps their performance issues in the background as well. The Browser Company aims for Arc to be intelligent, and overcome problems such as overwhelming hits, online distraction and information being hidden under irrelevant results. Its competitors of course include some of the biggest names in tech, but it hopes to stand out by creating a browser that is dramatically new and more powerful, which will create its own space in the market through uniqueness in performance.The Browser Company’s browser was released for mobile and Windows in 2024 and has been met with positive reviews. The company has raised impressive funds that will contribute to the further development of Arc and the release of Dia - an AI-focused browser - set to be released in 2025.StephCompany Specialist at Welcome to the JungleBenefitsChoose-Your-Own-Compensation Plan: When we give you a job offer, we’ll actually give you two different offers — one that is focused on having a higher salary and one focused on higher equity. Candidates can choose either offer (or any numbers in-between) when they accept.Best in the Biz Insurance: We provide employees with full coverage medical, vision, and dental insurance and a free One Medical membership to help you keep you and your family healthy. We cover 100% of employee plan costs and up to 90% for dependents.Napping During the Workday: Some of us are better in the mornings, others are more productive in the afternoon. People should take breaks when they need to. If you’re on our team, we trust you to get your work done — our policy is: work when it makes sense for you!Take Time Off, Please!: We believe that people do their best work when they’ve rested and had valuable time off. So rather than having a maximum number of days off, we actually have a recommended minimum vacation

Arc is a new browser that aims to shake up the way you typically work with webpages, tabs and other items. Like Chrome and Edge, Arc is based on the Chromium engine; this means you can install extensions from the Chrome web store. But Arc, which is developed by The Browser Company, tries to move beyond the expected with options that should interest business users.With Arc, you can create and switch among multiple profiles — perhaps one profile for work and another for personal use. You’re able to generate spaces to hold different webpages, media and other content. Plus, Arc displays your bookmarks and tabs in a sidebar where you can more easily view and manage them.For now, Arc works only in macOS and iOS, though a Windows version is slated for launch later in 2023. Here’s how to use Arc on a Mac.Install Arc on the MacFirst, using your Mac, head to the Arc website, click the Download Arc button and follow the steps to install the browser. Arc opens, prompting you to set up a free account. The account is used to sync your browsing data across your Mac, iPhone and any other supported iCloud-enabled devices. Click the link for Create An Account. Enter your name and email address, create a password and then sign in.Next, you can dive in with a tour that explains how Arc works. Click each of the topics in the left sidebar to go through the tutorial, check out Arc’s core features and review the privacy policy (Figure A).Figure AArc starts you off with a tutorial and tour of its key features and settings.Import data into Arc from another browserTo fully take advantage of Arc, you may want to have all your existing bookmarks, cookies, passwords and other data from your default browser. Click the Arc menu and select Import From Another Browser. Choose the browser from which you want to import the data (Chrome, Safari, Firefox or Edge) and click Next (Figure B).Figure BYou can import bookmarks and other data into Arc from another browser.You’re then asked if you want to import your data into your existing profile or a different profile – choose your existing profile. Check the box for Replace Existing Cookies With Imported Cookies if you haven’t yet generated any cookies you want to keep. Click Import (Figure C).Figure CImport your data into your existing Arc profile.You might be

The Browsing Company's basic tutorial video for Arc. Of course, we've seen these sorts of organizational features in some form or other across Opera, Firefox, Safari, and basically every other browser. You could argue that Arc's approach is particularly elegant, especially if you're in the tabs-should-be-along-the-side-not-the-top camp, but that's not really what makes it unique.Its main distinction lies in the way it allows users to customize individual websites to their liking.Using a feature called boosts, users can replace fonts for just about any text and change colors for any part of an individual webpage and save that state for later. They can even "zap" sections to remove them from view. You can get really heavy-duty with this by writing scripts, too, but you can still get a lot done without going that deep.There are also some extras in Arc, like a built-in note-taking tool and picture-in-picture support for Google Meet calls.Beyond all that, you can largely expect it to function like a normal browser. It's Chromium-based on desktop, carrying all the associated pros and cons.There's already a long and interesting history of specialist or unconventional web browsers, but Arc is partly notable for its heavy-duty backing. The Browsing Company was founded by former Facebook employees and raised millions from prominent investors like Ev Williams.It's a relatively expensive long-term commitment to support a new web browser, and it's not yet abundantly clear from using Arc exactly what its business model is. A profile on The Browser Company's founders that ran in