Following a comment on my post about switching from Vivaldi to Arc highlighted a common question: what’s next? It seems many of you are curious about my browser journey, so I wanted to share an update on my most recent transition, from Arc to Zen.
For those who might not know, The Browser Company, the creators of Arc, shifted their focus from Arc to a new, more mainstream browser called Dia, which features built-in AI. This decision meant Arc’s active development would cease.
My Experience with Arc
I was a genuine fan of Arc. Its innovative approach to organising workspaces and compartmentalising different aspects of my digital life truly resonated with my workflow.
Even after the announcement that Arc’s active development was winding down, I continued using it for several months. I knew a change was inevitable, and when I discovered a browser called Zen, I felt compelled to give it a try.
My Experience with Zen
Zen is an open-source browser built on Firefox. It offers much of the functionality I appreciated in Arc, particularly the ability to create separate workspaces. This allows for distinct environments – for example, a personal workspace for logging into your personal social media accounts, and a separate work workspace for your professional social media accounts on the same platforms.
Similar to Arc, Zen allows you to “lock” frequently used tabs into specific workspaces. This is a significant time-saver, providing instant access to essential websites and web-based applications.
The primary drawback I’ve encountered is the ease with which tabs can be accidentally closed. The ‘X’ button on locked tabs, it seems, can be quite sensitive and easily clicked.
Recommendation:
If you’re currently using Arc, I highly recommend giving Zen a try. Even if you’re not an Arc user but are searching for a new browser, Zen is certainly worth exploring.
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