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Pale Moon is an Open Source web browser, built on the Goanna engine, designed for both Microsoft Windows and Linux, with plans for expansion to other operating systems. It's essential to maximize your browsing experience! Pale Moon delivers a unique experience through a browser that has been crafted from its own independently developed source code, which originated as a fork from Firefox/Mozilla several years ago. This browser is equipped with thoughtfully chosen features and enhancements aimed at boosting stability and improving user experience, alongside extensive customization options and an expanding library of extensions and themes to personalize your browsing environment. While it operates in a manner similar to Gecko-based browsers like Mozilla Firefox and SeaMonkey, it utilizes a distinct layout engine and provides a different array of functionalities. Its design philosophy centers on adhering closely to a balanced set of widely accepted web standards and specifications, ensuring a reliable and efficient browser for its users. With continuous updates and community support, Pale Moon remains committed to evolving and refining its capabilities.

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Shift puts you in control of your browser. Arrange apps, bars, and controls exactly where you want them, building a personalized workspace that works around you — not the other way around. Connect over 1,500 web apps, jump between dedicated Spaces for work, side hustles, and personal browsing, and manage multiple accounts without ever logging in and out. As a pioneer in carbon-neutral browsing, Shift is committed to rethinking what a browser can be — for the people who use it and the world they live in. Started in Victoria, British Columbia in 2016, Shift is a Certified B Corp and proud member of the Redbrick portfolio. What you can do with Shift: - Build your browser: Design a layout tailored to how you use the internet. - Create Spaces: Keep work, side hustles, and passion projects in their own lane. - Integrate Apps: Bring your favorite web apps together in one place. - Templates: Pick from 6 ready-made layouts to get started fast. - Shift AI: A built-in AI assistant that helps you get more done across every tab and app.