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Browser123 Help CenterInstallation, features and troubleshooting · Version 1.0.0 Orbit LightWelcome to Browser123 by cheesy-studios — Powered by Search123.
This guide explains the available features and known problems in Browser123 1.0.0. Some instructions differ between macOS and Windows.
1. Choose the correct downloadYour deviceDownloadIntel Mac running macOS 11 or laterBrowser123-1.0.0-macOS11-Intel.dmgApple Silicon Mac running macOS 11 or laterBrowser123-1.0.0-macOS11-AppleSilicon.dmgWindows 10/11 PC with an Intel or AMD x64 processorBrowser123-1.0.0-Windows-x64-Setup.exeOn a Mac, open Apple menu → About This Mac to check whether it has an Intel processor or an Apple M-series chip.
Download application installers from the project’s GitHub Releases. The automatic Source code ZIP and TAR.GZ files are not installers.
Native Windows ARM64 and 32-bit Windows builds are not provided.
2. Install or update Browser123macOS
Existing browser profile data is preserved. Back up important bookmarks and passwords before upgrading.
Windows
Always use the Browser123 application or shortcut. Opening the internal Chromium executable directly skips Browser123’s launcher configuration.
3. macOS prevents Browser123 from openingBrowser123 is ad-hoc signed but not Apple-notarized.
If you trust the download:
“The app is damaged,” malware warnings or missing filesStop and record the exact message. Check that you downloaded the correct installer from the official release and try a fresh download.
Do not disable Gatekeeper or antivirus, or override a malware detection, to run Browser123. Report a persistent warning to the project.
4. Windows displays a security warningThe Windows installer is not code-signed, so Windows may identify its publisher as unknown.
Only continue with a download you trust and have verified. An unknown-publisher warning does not establish that a file is safe.
If antivirus reports malware or quarantines a file, do not disable protection. Record the detection and report it.
5. First launch and the introductionBrowser123 includes a five-step English introduction covering:
You can replay the introduction through Take the tour in the companion or local dashboard.
The introduction keeps appearingCheck that you clicked Start browsing or Skip the tour. Closing the tour without either action does not complete setup.
Removing and reinstalling the Browser123 extension, deleting its storage or using a different profile can also remove the remembered choice.
If setup reports that it cannot save, retry and record the error. Do not delete your profile to fix it.
The introduction does not appearOpen chrome://extensions, enable Browser123, approve its new-tab change if prompted, and open a new tab.
You can also open its extension options and select Take the tour.
6. The Browser123 startpageAfter setup, new tabs open:
Browser123 startpage
This page is hosted on start.me and managed centrally by its owner. Changes to the shared page’s links and content appear when visitors reload or reopen it.
Browser123 does not include the owner’s password, account session or private tokens.
The page asks me to sign in or denies accessThe page owner must make the shared page public for visitors who are not signed into the owner’s account.
Do not ask for or share the owner’s account credentials. Report the access problem to the page owner.
The page is blank, unavailable or slow
A different page opens in new tabsOpen chrome://extensions and check that Browser123 is enabled. Another new-tab extension may have taken control.
Choose which new-tab extension you want to use and disable the competing one.
Several pages open at startupReview chrome://settings/onStartup. Previous startup settings or session-restoration choices may still be present.
7. Search123 and address-bar searchesBrowser123 includes a separate Search123 — Address bar search extension.
Keep it enabled and approve its search-engine change if prompted.
Searches still use Google or another provider
FieldValueNameSearch123Shortcutsearch123.dpdns.orgURL with %s in place of the queryUse the URL belowhttps://search123.dpdns.org/search?q=%s&category_general=1&language=auto&time_range=&safesearch=0&theme=simpleSave it, then select Make default.
Test a search from the address bar and confirm that results open on search123.dpdns.org.
Search settings are lockedCheck the message shown beside the setting. An extension or installed policy may control it.
The Mac package includes an optional Search123.mobileconfig profile. It is not installed automatically. An older installed profile may enforce a different URL.
Review installed profiles through macOS settings. Do not remove an organization’s management profile without its administrator’s guidance.
The start.me search box uses another search engineThe start.me search box and the browser address bar are separate.
The page owner configures the search box on start.me. Changing Browser123’s address-bar default does not automatically change it.
Other search engines are still listedBrowser123 1.0.0 does not guarantee removal of every stock search-engine entry. The important check is which provider is actually selected as the default.
8. The Browser123 companion sidebarThe companion provides access to:
Use Show 60 more, or search. Searching includes items beyond the initial displayed list.
The tab list shows tabs from the current browser window.
The list is not updating while hiddenThis is intentional. Hidden companion panels pause their refreshes and refresh when visible again.
Relevant updates are grouped rather than processing every event individually.
The companion will not openConfirm that Browser123 is enabled at chrome://extensions, then close and reopen the browser through its normal shortcut.
If the sidebar is unavailable, the extension’s options page provides access to the full local settings dashboard.
9. BookmarksBrowser123’s local bookmark tools use the browser’s real bookmarks.
Bookmarks on the shared start.me page are managed separately by its owner. They are not automatically the same as your local browser bookmarks.
Import or export bookmarksOpen chrome://bookmarks and use the bookmark manager’s menu to access available import/export options.
10. Appearance and themesBrowser123 includes:
Click Save appearance, then fully quit and reopen Browser123 to apply the native frame and toolbar colors.
Only the local settings page changedLocal appearance updates immediately. Native theme changes require a full restart.
On Mac, use Command + Q. On Windows, close every Browser123 window before reopening.
Appearance cannot be savedRecord the message shown. The native settings helper may be unavailable or its registration may be missing.
On Windows, reinstall using the installer to restore registration. On Mac, reinstall the matching application and launch it through Applications.
The introduction offers an explicit local appearance only option if native theme saving cannot be confirmed.
The start.me page does not match my themeThe external start.me page has its own design, controlled by its page owner.
Can Orbit change native tab shapes and button positions?No. Orbit styles Browser123’s own pages and native Chromium colors. Native tab shapes, the address bar, menus, window controls and sidebar container remain Chromium.
11. ExtensionsMac editionsThe Mac packages retain:
Windows editionThe local dashboard provides official-store links for optional:
The original Manifest V2 uBlock Origin is incompatible with this Windows engine.
An extension will not installCheck its minimum browser-version requirement and supported features. Compatibility with every Chrome extension is not guaranteed.
Do not install an unknown replacement claiming to be an official version.
Proton Pass is not signed inSign in through Proton Pass itself. Browser123 does not include a Proton account or sign users in automatically.
An extension appears to slow browsingOpen Chromium’s More tools → Task manager and inspect its resource use. Temporarily disable one optional extension at a time through chrome://extensions, then compare the same websites.
12. Slow browsing or high resource useVersion 1.0 reduces avoidable work in the Browser123 layer, but it cannot make every website or extension lightweight.
Try these checks:
What was optimized in 1.0?
The whole browser is still extremely slowReport the problem with a Task Manager observation and exact reproduction steps. This release has not been benchmarked on physical devices, so complete resolution of every slowdown is not confirmed.
13. Cloudflare verification fails or repeats
Cloudflare compatibility is not guaranteed. An extension claiming to bypass verification is not a dependable repair.
Browser123’s launcher does not add automation, a debugging connection, user-agent spoofing or disabled sandbox/web-security flags.
14. Websites, downloads and permissionsA website behaves incorrectlyTry reloading, testing without optional extensions for that site, and comparing in a maintained browser.
If only one website fails, include its address and the specific broken feature in your report.
Camera, microphone, location or notifications do not workOpen chrome://settings/content and review the relevant site permission. Also check the operating system’s permission for Browser123 where applicable.
Only grant access to websites you trust.
A download is missingOpen chrome://downloads to check its status and chrome://settings/downloads to review the destination folder.
If security software blocked or removed it, record the detection. Do not disable protection to retrieve it.
Streaming video or a media format will not playEvery DRM service, media codec and streaming platform is not guaranteed to work in this Chromium package. Compare in a supported browser and report the affected service.
15. Browser123 does not open or closes immediatelyCheck that:
~/Library/Application Support/Browser123-Chromium/start.logReinstalling the application preserves the profile. Do not delete profile data as a first troubleshooting step.
16. Profile data, backups and removalProfile locationsmacOS
~/Library/Application Support/Browser123-ChromiumWindows
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Browser123These profiles hold local browser data and settings. Keep them private.
Fully close Browser123 before backing up a profile. Do not assume that copying a profile to another operating system will transfer every password or setting successfully.
Uninstall on MacQuit Browser123, then remove the application from Applications.
Uninstall on WindowsUse Windows Settings → Apps or the provided uninstaller.
Local profile data is preserved by these removal steps. Removing it separately is destructive and can remove bookmarks, history and saved credentials.
Are my settings synchronized?Browser123 does not provide its own cross-device account or synchronization service. Do not assume Google Sync is available.
The shared start.me page is centrally managed, while browser profiles, local bookmarks, appearance and introduction completion are separate.
17. Updates and known limitationsEditionEngineImportant limitationIntel and Apple Silicon MacChromium 138.0.7204.0Older engine retained for macOS 11 compatibility; no current engine security patchesWindows x64Chromium 159.0.8130.0 snapshot r1729109Development snapshotThere is no automatic browser-engine updater. Install a newer Browser123 package when one becomes available.
Bundled Mac extensions are not automatically updated. Optional store-installed Windows extensions use their normal store update mechanism.
Version 1.0.0 is a release label, not certification of stability, security or compatibility. Physical-device tests have not been completed.
Prefer a maintained, up-to-date browser for sensitive accounts.
18. Source code and licensesOriginal Browser123 source and license notices are included in Support.
The separate Browser123-1.0.0-Source-and-checks.zip contains original code and implementation checks.
Third-party components retain their respective licenses and copyright notices.
19. Report a problemFor ordinary bugs, open a GitHub issue.
Include:
For security vulnerabilities, follow the repository’s Security Policy rather than publishing sensitive details in a public issue.
This guide explains the available features and known problems in Browser123 1.0.0. Some instructions differ between macOS and Windows.
Release status: Browser123 1.0.0 is experimental. Package and implementation checks have passed, but physical-device runtime, visual, performance and Cloudflare testing have not been completed.
1. Choose the correct downloadYour deviceDownloadIntel Mac running macOS 11 or laterBrowser123-1.0.0-macOS11-Intel.dmgApple Silicon Mac running macOS 11 or laterBrowser123-1.0.0-macOS11-AppleSilicon.dmgWindows 10/11 PC with an Intel or AMD x64 processorBrowser123-1.0.0-Windows-x64-Setup.exeOn a Mac, open Apple menu → About This Mac to check whether it has an Intel processor or an Apple M-series chip.
Download application installers from the project’s GitHub Releases. The automatic Source code ZIP and TAR.GZ files are not installers.
Native Windows ARM64 and 32-bit Windows builds are not provided.
2. Install or update Browser123macOS
- Quit the previous Browser123 completely with Command + Q.
- Open the matching .dmg.
- Drag Browser123 into Applications.
- Open Browser123 from Applications.
- Eject the disk image after installation.
Existing browser profile data is preserved. Back up important bookmarks and passwords before upgrading.
Windows
- Close all Browser123 windows.
- Run the .exe installer.
- Follow its installation steps.
- Launch Browser123 using the desktop or Start menu shortcut.
Always use the Browser123 application or shortcut. Opening the internal Chromium executable directly skips Browser123’s launcher configuration.
3. macOS prevents Browser123 from openingBrowser123 is ad-hoc signed but not Apple-notarized.
If you trust the download:
- Open Finder → Applications.
- Right-click Browser123 and select Open.
- If macOS offers an Open button, confirm.
- Attempt to open Browser123 once, then dismiss the warning.
- Open System Settings → Privacy & Security.
- Find the Browser123 warning and select Open Anyway, if available.
- Authenticate and confirm when requested.
“The app is damaged,” malware warnings or missing filesStop and record the exact message. Check that you downloaded the correct installer from the official release and try a fresh download.
Do not disable Gatekeeper or antivirus, or override a malware detection, to run Browser123. Report a persistent warning to the project.
4. Windows displays a security warningThe Windows installer is not code-signed, so Windows may identify its publisher as unknown.
Only continue with a download you trust and have verified. An unknown-publisher warning does not establish that a file is safe.
If antivirus reports malware or quarantines a file, do not disable protection. Record the detection and report it.
5. First launch and the introductionBrowser123 includes a five-step English introduction covering:
- Browser123 and its main features.
- Appearance choices.
- Search123 and the shared startpage.
- The companion sidebar.
- Extensions and release limitations.
You can replay the introduction through Take the tour in the companion or local dashboard.
The introduction keeps appearingCheck that you clicked Start browsing or Skip the tour. Closing the tour without either action does not complete setup.
Removing and reinstalling the Browser123 extension, deleting its storage or using a different profile can also remove the remembered choice.
If setup reports that it cannot save, retry and record the error. Do not delete your profile to fix it.
The introduction does not appearOpen chrome://extensions, enable Browser123, approve its new-tab change if prompted, and open a new tab.
You can also open its extension options and select Take the tour.
6. The Browser123 startpageAfter setup, new tabs open:
Browser123 startpage
This page is hosted on start.me and managed centrally by its owner. Changes to the shared page’s links and content appear when visitors reload or reopen it.
Browser123 does not include the owner’s password, account session or private tokens.
The page asks me to sign in or denies accessThe page owner must make the shared page public for visitors who are not signed into the owner’s account.
Do not ask for or share the owner’s account credentials. Report the access problem to the page owner.
The page is blank, unavailable or slow
- Check whether other websites load.
- Open the startpage in another browser.
- Reload it.
- Temporarily test without content blocking for that page.
- Record any error or Cloudflare message.
A different page opens in new tabsOpen chrome://extensions and check that Browser123 is enabled. Another new-tab extension may have taken control.
Choose which new-tab extension you want to use and disable the competing one.
Several pages open at startupReview chrome://settings/onStartup. Previous startup settings or session-restoration choices may still be present.
7. Search123 and address-bar searchesBrowser123 includes a separate Search123 — Address bar search extension.
Keep it enabled and approve its search-engine change if prompted.
Searches still use Google or another provider
- Open chrome://settings/searchEngines.
- Find Search123.
- Open its ⋮ menu.
- Select Make default, if available.
FieldValueNameSearch123Shortcutsearch123.dpdns.orgURL with %s in place of the queryUse the URL belowhttps://search123.dpdns.org/search?q=%s&category_general=1&language=auto&time_range=&safesearch=0&theme=simpleSave it, then select Make default.
Test a search from the address bar and confirm that results open on search123.dpdns.org.
Search settings are lockedCheck the message shown beside the setting. An extension or installed policy may control it.
The Mac package includes an optional Search123.mobileconfig profile. It is not installed automatically. An older installed profile may enforce a different URL.
Review installed profiles through macOS settings. Do not remove an organization’s management profile without its administrator’s guidance.
The start.me search box uses another search engineThe start.me search box and the browser address bar are separate.
The page owner configures the search box on start.me. Changing Browser123’s address-bar default does not automatically change it.
Other search engines are still listedBrowser123 1.0.0 does not guarantee removal of every stock search-engine entry. The important check is which provider is actually selected as the default.
8. The Browser123 companion sidebarThe companion provides access to:
- Open tabs.
- Tab switching and closing.
- Bookmark search.
- The shared startpage.
- Settings, history, downloads and extensions.
- The introduction.
- Click the toolbar’s puzzle icon.
- Find Browser123.
- Pin it to the toolbar.
- Click its icon.
Use Show 60 more, or search. Searching includes items beyond the initial displayed list.
The tab list shows tabs from the current browser window.
The list is not updating while hiddenThis is intentional. Hidden companion panels pause their refreshes and refresh when visible again.
Relevant updates are grouped rather than processing every event individually.
The companion will not openConfirm that Browser123 is enabled at chrome://extensions, then close and reopen the browser through its normal shortcut.
If the sidebar is unavailable, the extension’s options page provides access to the full local settings dashboard.
9. BookmarksBrowser123’s local bookmark tools use the browser’s real bookmarks.
- Save the current page with Command + D on Mac or Ctrl + D on Windows.
- Use the companion to search saved websites.
- Use the local dashboard to add or remove bookmarks.
- Open chrome://bookmarks for the native bookmark manager.
Bookmarks on the shared start.me page are managed separately by its owner. They are not automatically the same as your local browser bookmarks.
Import or export bookmarksOpen chrome://bookmarks and use the bookmark manager’s menu to access available import/export options.
10. Appearance and themesBrowser123 includes:
- Light mode.
- Dark mode.
- System appearance.
- Violet, Ocean, Mint, Rose and Amber accents.
- Lightweight native Chromium themes.
Click Save appearance, then fully quit and reopen Browser123 to apply the native frame and toolbar colors.
Only the local settings page changedLocal appearance updates immediately. Native theme changes require a full restart.
On Mac, use Command + Q. On Windows, close every Browser123 window before reopening.
Appearance cannot be savedRecord the message shown. The native settings helper may be unavailable or its registration may be missing.
On Windows, reinstall using the installer to restore registration. On Mac, reinstall the matching application and launch it through Applications.
The introduction offers an explicit local appearance only option if native theme saving cannot be confirmed.
The start.me page does not match my themeThe external start.me page has its own design, controlled by its page owner.
Can Orbit change native tab shapes and button positions?No. Orbit styles Browser123’s own pages and native Chromium colors. Native tab shapes, the address bar, menus, window controls and sidebar container remain Chromium.
11. ExtensionsMac editionsThe Mac packages retain:
- Proton Pass 1.43.0
- uBlock Origin 1.75.0
Windows editionThe local dashboard provides official-store links for optional:
- Proton Pass
- uBlock Origin Lite
The original Manifest V2 uBlock Origin is incompatible with this Windows engine.
An extension will not installCheck its minimum browser-version requirement and supported features. Compatibility with every Chrome extension is not guaranteed.
Do not install an unknown replacement claiming to be an official version.
Proton Pass is not signed inSign in through Proton Pass itself. Browser123 does not include a Proton account or sign users in automatically.
An extension appears to slow browsingOpen Chromium’s More tools → Task manager and inspect its resource use. Temporarily disable one optional extension at a time through chrome://extensions, then compare the same websites.
12. Slow browsing or high resource useVersion 1.0 reduces avoidable work in the Browser123 layer, but it cannot make every website or extension lightweight.
Try these checks:
- Fully quit the old browser before opening the updated version.
- Close unused tabs and windows.
- Open More tools → Task manager.
- Identify the specific page or extension using CPU or memory.
- Compare the same pages with one optional extension disabled at a time.
- Compare another browser on the same network.
What was optimized in 1.0?
- Relevant tab events are batched.
- Unrelated tab updates are ignored.
- Queries do not overlap.
- Identical results do not trigger redraws.
- Hidden panels pause.
- Lists initially render 60 items.
- The companion uses cached appearance.
- The Mac launcher avoids repeated AppleScript startup and unnecessary file writes.
- Native themes use colors without bitmap textures.
The whole browser is still extremely slowReport the problem with a Task Manager observation and exact reproduction steps. This release has not been benchmarked on physical devices, so complete resolution of every slowdown is not confirmed.
13. Cloudflare verification fails or repeats
- Temporarily disable content blocking for the affected website.
- Allow the JavaScript and cookies required by that website.
- Temporarily test without other script-blocking or privacy extensions.
- If applicable, test without a VPN or proxy.
- Compare the same website in an up-to-date maintained browser.
Cloudflare compatibility is not guaranteed. An extension claiming to bypass verification is not a dependable repair.
Browser123’s launcher does not add automation, a debugging connection, user-agent spoofing or disabled sandbox/web-security flags.
14. Websites, downloads and permissionsA website behaves incorrectlyTry reloading, testing without optional extensions for that site, and comparing in a maintained browser.
If only one website fails, include its address and the specific broken feature in your report.
Camera, microphone, location or notifications do not workOpen chrome://settings/content and review the relevant site permission. Also check the operating system’s permission for Browser123 where applicable.
Only grant access to websites you trust.
A download is missingOpen chrome://downloads to check its status and chrome://settings/downloads to review the destination folder.
If security software blocked or removed it, record the detection. Do not disable protection to retrieve it.
Streaming video or a media format will not playEvery DRM service, media codec and streaming platform is not guaranteed to work in this Chromium package. Compare in a supported browser and report the affected service.
15. Browser123 does not open or closes immediatelyCheck that:
- You downloaded the matching processor build.
- Your operating system meets the listed requirements.
- The previous Browser123 is fully closed.
- The app is installed through the normal installation process.
- You are using the Browser123 shortcut, not an internal executable.
~/Library/Application Support/Browser123-Chromium/start.logReinstalling the application preserves the profile. Do not delete profile data as a first troubleshooting step.
16. Profile data, backups and removalProfile locationsmacOS
~/Library/Application Support/Browser123-ChromiumWindows
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Browser123These profiles hold local browser data and settings. Keep them private.
Fully close Browser123 before backing up a profile. Do not assume that copying a profile to another operating system will transfer every password or setting successfully.
Uninstall on MacQuit Browser123, then remove the application from Applications.
Uninstall on WindowsUse Windows Settings → Apps or the provided uninstaller.
Local profile data is preserved by these removal steps. Removing it separately is destructive and can remove bookmarks, history and saved credentials.
Are my settings synchronized?Browser123 does not provide its own cross-device account or synchronization service. Do not assume Google Sync is available.
The shared start.me page is centrally managed, while browser profiles, local bookmarks, appearance and introduction completion are separate.
17. Updates and known limitationsEditionEngineImportant limitationIntel and Apple Silicon MacChromium 138.0.7204.0Older engine retained for macOS 11 compatibility; no current engine security patchesWindows x64Chromium 159.0.8130.0 snapshot r1729109Development snapshotThere is no automatic browser-engine updater. Install a newer Browser123 package when one becomes available.
Bundled Mac extensions are not automatically updated. Optional store-installed Windows extensions use their normal store update mechanism.
Version 1.0.0 is a release label, not certification of stability, security or compatibility. Physical-device tests have not been completed.
Prefer a maintained, up-to-date browser for sensitive accounts.
18. Source code and licensesOriginal Browser123 source and license notices are included in Support.
The separate Browser123-1.0.0-Source-and-checks.zip contains original code and implementation checks.
Third-party components retain their respective licenses and copyright notices.
- Chromium source
- Proton Pass 1.43.0 corresponding source
- uBlock Origin source is included in the Mac Support folder.
- Compiled Chromium notices are available at chrome://credits.
19. Report a problemFor ordinary bugs, open a GitHub issue.
Include:
- Browser123 version.
- Operating system and version.
- Processor type: Intel Mac, Apple Silicon or Windows x64.
- What you expected.
- What actually happened.
- Steps to reproduce.
- The exact error message.
- A relevant screenshot or Task Manager observation, if useful.
For security vulnerabilities, follow the repository’s Security Policy rather than publishing sensitive details in a public issue.
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Never share passwords, cookies or account tokens. For security vulnerabilities, follow our Security Policy instead of posting sensitive details publicly.
Need more help?Click the chat button in the bottom-right corner of this page to contact us, or report a problem on GitHub.
Please include your Browser123 version, operating system, processor type and a clear description of the problem. Add the exact error message or a screenshot if possible.Never share passwords, cookies or account tokens. For security vulnerabilities, follow our Security Policy instead of posting sensitive details publicly.