Arc browser from The Browser Company

Use Case Proposal: Adding Arc Browser to the Patch My PC Catalogue

Overview

This use case proposes the inclusion of the Arc Browser (arc.net) in the Patch My PC application catalogue. The Arc Browser stands out for its robust security features and its innovative integration of Perplexity as a selectable search engine, offering both privacy and next-generation AI-powered search for enterprise users.

Key Benefits of Including Arc Browser

• Enhanced Security and Privacy

  • Arc is built on Chromium, ensuring it benefits from the same security foundation as Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. The Arc team commits to updating their Chromium base within 48 hours of new releases or hotfixes, minimizing the window of exposure to newly discovered vulnerabilities3.

  • Unlike many browsers, Arc does not log user browsing activities (such as bookmarks, searches, autofills, or clicked links) and does not send telemetry or crash report data to Google, prioritizing user privacy3.

  • These features align with Patch My PC’s focus on reducing vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance across managed environments2.

• Modern Search Experience with Perplexity Integration

  • Arc Browser now allows users to set Perplexity as their default search engine, providing direct access to AI-powered, real-time search results for research and productivity tasks45.

  • This integration enables users to benefit from Perplexity’s advanced summarization, contextual memory, and privacy-friendly features directly from the browser, without requiring a separate account or login4.

  • The ability to select Perplexity as a search engine is a unique differentiator, supporting organizations looking to empower users with cutting-edge search capabilities while maintaining control over data privacy.

• Alignment with Patch My PC’s Mission

  • By adding Arc Browser to the Patch My PC catalogue, IT administrators can automate the deployment and patching of a secure, privacy-focused browser across their environments, just as they do with other major browsers2.

  • Patch My PC’s automated packaging, vulnerability reporting, and customizable deployment options would ensure that Arc users always have the latest security updates, minimizing the risk of unpatched browser vulnerabilities2.

Summary Table: Arc Browser vs. Traditional Browsers

Conclusion

Adding Arc Browser to the Patch My PC catalogue would provide organizations with a secure, privacy-focused alternative that leverages the latest AI search technology through Perplexity integration. This aligns with Patch My PC’s commitment to security, automation, and empowering IT teams with the best tools for endpoint management234.

Request

Please consider including Arc Browser in the Patch My PC catalogue to enable automated deployment, patching, and vulnerability management for this innovative and security-conscious browser. This addition would meet the needs of organizations prioritizing both security and modern productivity tools for their users.

Citations:

1. https://patchmypc.com/supported-products

2. https://patchmypc.com/third-party-patch-management-sccm-scup-catalog

3. https://arc.net/security

4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVXliryeUwc

5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9opgWHEe_Q

6. https://patchmypc.com/forum/index.php?topic=5779.0

7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtP-RR5L5W4

8. https://patchmypc.com/patch-management/

9. https://patchmypc.com/known-issues-and-considerations-when-using-patch-my-pc

10. https://patchmypc.com/managing-edge-extensions-like-applications-with-psadt

11. https://patchmypc.com/catalog-updates

12. https://forum.patchmypc.com/index.php?topic=7397.0

13. https://docs.patchmypc.com/installation-guides/patch-my-pc-cloud/custom-apps/integrate-publisher

14. https://patchmypc.com/third-party-software-update-catalog-release-history-may-2024

15. https://patchmypc.com/product/home-updater/

16. https://patchmypc.com/application-patch-management

17. https://www.reddit.com/r/SCCM/comments/1etck9w/patchmypc_third_party_catalog/

18. https://patchmypc.com

19. https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/arc-browser-security-privacy-settings/14545

20. https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/arc-x-perplexity

21. https://resources.arc.net/hc/en-us/articles/19434846038935-Privacy-Security

22. https://resources.arc.net/hc/en-us/articles/25619122951063-Can-You-Add-a-New-Default-Search-Engine-Option-to-Arc-for-Desktop

23. https://deepgram.com/ai-apps/arc-by-the-browser-company

24. https://addrom.com/how-i-made-perplexity-ai-my-default-search-engine-and-why-you-should-too/

25. https://www.toolify.ai/ai-news/the-untold-truth-of-the-arc-browser-175640

26. https://allthings.how/how-to-change-search-engine-in-arc-search-browser/

27. https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/work-life/arc-browser-lets-you-control-individual-site-settings-heres-why-i-love-this-feature/

28. https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcBrowser/comments/195rrxr/perplexity_ai_will_be_able_to_be_set_as_your/

29. https://zapier.com/blog/arc-browser-review/

30. https://resources.arc.net/hc/en-us/articles/20855018192791-Site-Search-Directly-Search-any-Website

31. https://docs.patchmypc.com/installation-guides/advanced-insights-and-patch-insights/requirements/network-requirements

32. https://docs.patchmypc.com/installation-guides/advanced-insights-and-patch-insights/dashboard-guides/software/browser-extensions

33. https://ideas.patchmypc.com/ideas/PATCHMYPC-I-4261

34. https://docs.patchmypc.com/installation-guides/patch-my-pc-cloud/administration/manage-connections/add-a-connection

35. https://patchmypc.com/third-party-software-update-catalog-release-history-march-2021

36. https://arc.net/blog/investing-in-security

37. https://arc.net/security/bulletins

38. https://www.reddit.com/r/browsers/comments/1ch2pz4/is_the_arc_browser_safe/

39. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g726Vd7vnc

40. https://www.reddit.com/r/ArcBrowser/comments/1clccmo/is_arc_privacy_friendly/

Answer from Perplexity: pplx.ai/share