NEO Browser, Best Ever But There's A Catch...

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It’s official: I’m switching my primary browser from Helium to Neo. While many reviews are giving it a perfect score, I think the reality is that it’s 90% amazing and 10% not quite there yet. However, there is a simple workaround that makes this the best browsing experience I’ve ever had.

In this video, I break down why Neo is my new daily driver, specifically for its "get out of the way" philosophy. We look at the shift from Helium and Arc, the polarising world of vertical tabs, and the "Magic Box" that replaces the traditional URL bar.

I discuss the current "AI Integration" failures within Neo—where built-in summarization and page reading often fail to trigger—and why I’m currently bypassing them in favor of the Claude in Chrome plugin. I also highlight the "Force Dark Mode" feature and the smart tab grouping that actually works for a high-volume research workflow.

0:00 - Why I’m Switching to Neo
0:45 - Philosophy: Why Browsers Should Disappear
1:22 - Vertical Tabs & The Fall of Arc
1:55 - The Magic Box: Search vs. Chat
2:15 - Where Neo Fails: The AI Integration Problem
3:10 - The Workaround: Claude in Chrome
3:35 - Features That Work: Preview Hover & Force Dark Mode
4:40 - Final Verdict: Is it better than Helium or Comet?