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Installation Steps:

1. Download the installer for your operating system from our website
2. Run the installer executable
3. Follow the setup wizard instructions
4. Taisen Browser will launch automatically after installation

System Requirements:

• Windows: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit
• macOS: macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later
• Linux: Ubuntu 18.04+ or equivalent
• RAM: 4GB minimum, 8GB recommended
• Storage: 500MB available space

Manual Import Process:

1. Export bookmarks from your current browser as an HTML file
2. In Taisen Browser, click the Bookmarks button (star icon) in the navigation bar
3. Open the Bookmarks Manager
4. Click "Import Bookmarks" and select your HTML file
5. Your bookmarks will be imported and organized

Supported Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari

Note: Direct browser-to-browser import is coming in a future update.

Tab Management:

• New Tab: Click the "+" button in the tab bar or press Ctrl+T
• Close Tab: Click the "×" on the tab or press Ctrl+W
• Switch Tabs: Click on any tab or use Ctrl+Tab to cycle forward
• Reopen Closed Tab: Use Ctrl+Shift+T

Taisen Browser uses Electron's BrowserView for secure tab isolation, ensuring that each tab runs in its own process for better security and stability.

Taisen Browser uses a multi-layered approach to tracker blocking:

• Built-in Filter Lists: Blocks known tracking domains from Google Analytics, Facebook, DoubleClick, and other data collectors
• Real-time Blocking: Uses Electron's webRequest API to intercept and block tracking requests before they load
• Pattern Detection: Identifies tracking scripts based on URL patterns and behavior

Blocked Services Include:

You can see the number of trackers blocked in the status bar at the bottom of the browser window.

Normal Mode:

• Saves browsing history locally
• Stores cookies and site data
• Remembers download history
• Saves bookmarks and settings
• Uses persistent session storage

Incognito Mode:

• No history saved - browsing history is not recorded
• No cookies stored - all cookies are deleted when you close the window
• No temporary files - cache and temporary files are cleared on exit
• Separate session - uses a completely isolated browser session
• Private partitions - each incognito window gets its own unique partition

To enable Incognito Mode: Click the mask icon in the navigation bar or use Ctrl+Shift+N

Taisen Browser automatically upgrades connections to HTTPS when available:

• Automatic Upgrade: When you type a URL without "https://", the browser automatically tries the secure version first
• Certificate Validation: Strict validation of SSL certificates to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
• Mixed Content Blocking: Prevents insecure content from loading on secure pages

You can identify secure connections by the lock icon () in the address bar.

To change your default search engine:

1. Click the menu button (three lines) in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings" from the menu
3. In the Settings panel, find "Search Engine"
4. Choose from available options:
   • Startpage (default) - Privacy-focused search
   • DuckDuckGo - Privacy-respecting search
   • Google - Traditional search
   • Bing - Microsoft's search engine
5. Click "Save Settings" to apply changes

Privacy Settings Available:

• Block Trackers: Prevents third-party tracking scripts
• Block Ads: Removes intrusive advertisements
• HTTPS-Only Mode: Forces secure connections when available
• Clear on Exit: Automatically clear browsing data when closing the browser

Access these settings through Settings → Privacy & Security

To set a custom homepage:

1. Open Settings from the menu
2. Find the "Homepage" field in General settings
3. Enter your preferred URL (e.g., "https://example.com")
4. Or use "about:home" for the default Taisen Browser homepage
5. Click "Save Settings"

You can also click the home button in the navigation bar to quickly return to your homepage.

Default Download Location:

• Windows: Users\[Username]\Downloads\
• macOS: /Users/[Username]/Downloads/
• Linux: /home/[username]/Downloads/

To change download location:

1. Open Settings
2. Navigate to Downloads section
3. Click "Change" next to download location
4. Select your preferred folder
5. Save settings

You can always access your downloads by clicking the downloads button (downward arrow) in the navigation bar.

Automatic Updates: Taisen Browser automatically checks for updates when you start it.

Manual Update Check:

1. Click the menu button (three lines)
2. Select "About Taisen Browser"
3. The browser will automatically check for updates
4. If an update is available, follow the prompts to install

Update Channels:

• Stable: Recommended for most users
• Beta: Pre-release versions with new features
• Development: Nightly builds for testing

Taisen Browser provides comprehensive download management:

• Progress Tracking: Real-time download progress in the status bar
• Download History: Access complete download history through the downloads page
• Notifications: System notifications when downloads complete
• Pause/Resume: Coming in future updates

View your downloads by clicking the downloads button or pressing Ctrl+J.

Navigation Shortcuts:

Window Management:

Feature Shortcuts:

Privacy & Security Shortcuts:

Zoom Controls:

Performance Optimization Steps:

1. Close Unused Tabs: Each tab consumes memory and CPU resources
2. Clear Browsing Data: Go to Settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data
3. Disable Hardware Acceleration: In Settings → Advanced, toggle hardware acceleration
4. Check for Updates: Ensure you're running the latest version
5. Restart the Browser: Completely close and reopen Taisen Browser

Advanced Troubleshooting:

• Monitor memory usage in Task Manager
• Disable unnecessary extensions (when available)
• Check for conflicting software
• Reset browser settings to default if issues persist

Common Issues and Solutions:

1. Privacy Protection Interference:

• Some websites may break due to tracker blocking
• Click the shield icon in the address bar to temporarily disable protection for that site
• Add the site to your allowlist in privacy settings

2. JavaScript Errors:

• Try refreshing the page (Ctrl+R)
• Clear cache and cookies for the specific site
• Check if the issue persists in incognito mode

3. Network Issues:

• Check your internet connection
• Try loading the site in a different browser
• Clear DNS cache (ipconfig /flushdns on Windows)

4. Certificate Errors:

• Ensure your system clock is correct
• Check if the website's SSL certificate is valid
• Temporarily disable HTTPS enforcement for problematic sites

Reset Options:

1. Soft Reset: Close all browser windows and restart Taisen Browser
2. Clear Browsing Data: Settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data
3. Reset Settings: Settings → Advanced → Reset Settings
4. Complete Reinstall: Uninstall and reinstall Taisen Browser

Note: Resetting settings will remove:

• Custom preferences and configurations
• Site permissions and exceptions
• Cookies and cached data (if selected)
• Browser history and session data

Your bookmarks and saved passwords will be preserved during a reset.