The most configurable web browser just got a lot better with the launch of version 2.0. The main attraction is synchronisation with end-to-end encryption, but long-term users may also enjoy dramatically faster start-up speeds.

The upstart browser Vivaldi just got a big upgrade, making this the perfect time to switch.

If you want to step back from Chrome, the Vivaldi browser just grew up a notch with the addition of cross-computer sync and other improvements in version 2.0.

Vivaldi 2.0 has more than 1,500 improvements over the first version. These include encrypted data sync, extensive tab management, and a customizable user interface.

Vivaldi and Opera’s co-founder says launching a web browser to compete with Google, Microsoft and Apple isn’t as nuts as it sounds.

Through the partnership, Internet users will be able to search the web without any advertising profiling. Vivaldi and Qwant do not track their users, nor do they gather or trade any of their users’ private information.

Vivaldi comes with advanced built-in features that are constantly updated and optimized. Some of its best features aren’t even available as extensions in other browsers! Here’s why Vivaldi is a dream for power users.

This release will feel smoother and more personal thanks to various bug stomping and enhancements to the tools, enabling better functionality and visual customization.