Chrome is usually slow because it keeps too many tabs, extensions, scripts, and background processes alive at once. It is still the most used desktop browser, with Chrome often sitting near 65% global desktop share, which means millions of users feel the same lag every day [source: StatCounter].

Tor is safe for strong anonymity, but only when used with care. For most people, Tor Browser is the best choice when identity protection matters.

Twitch Turbo is the cleanest way to disable most Twitch ads across the whole site, while channel subscriptions remove ads only on specific channels, and browser ad blockers are hit or miss. Twitch says Turbo gives viewers “ad-free viewing” across Twitch, with some limits for embedded streams and special promotions [source: Twitch].