
Shift puts you in control of your browser. Arrange apps, bars, and controls exactly where you want them, building a personalized workspace that works around you — not the other way around. Connect over 1,500 web apps, jump between dedicated Spaces for work, side hustles, and personal browsing, and manage multiple accounts without ever logging in and out. As a pioneer in carbon-neutral browsing, Shift is committed to rethinking what a browser can be — for the people who use it and the world they live in.
Started in Victoria, British Columbia in 2016, Shift is a Certified B Corp and proud member of the Redbrick portfolio.
What you can do with Shift:
- Build your browser: Design a layout tailored to how you use the internet.
- Create Spaces: Keep work, side hustles, and passion projects in their own lane.
- Integrate Apps: Bring your favorite web apps together in one place.
- Templates: Pick from 6 ready-made layouts to get started fast.
- Shift AI: A built-in AI assistant that helps you get more done across every tab and app.
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Browse without revealing your identity by using a private IP address and activating robust encryption to safeguard your online activities from your internet service provider and unsecured public Wi-Fi connections. Experience limitless connectivity with our anonymous VPN service, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions and protocol limitations effortlessly. Whether you're focused on browsing or streaming content, Private Internet Access guarantees reliable performance. With the most extensive network capacity globally, Private Internet Access ensures top-notch speeds and superior encryption levels. Notably, it is the only VPN service worldwide that has consistently maintained a no-logs policy, providing peace of mind for its users. Take control of your online privacy and enjoy a seamless internet experience.
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VarSeq
VarSeq is a user-friendly and efficient software designed for conducting variant analysis on gene panels, exomes, and complete genomes. This comprehensive software solution simplifies tertiary analysis, allowing users to effortlessly automate their workflows and examine variants across various genomic contexts. With VarSeq, the complexities of genomic data become more manageable, enabling researchers to easily navigate and interpret results. The software features a robust filtering and annotation system that helps users efficiently process extensive variant datasets. By employing a sequence of filters, you can swiftly refine your variant list to highlight those of greatest relevance. Once you establish effective parameters for your analysis, VarSeq allows you to save your filter configurations, facilitating the application of the same analytical approach to different datasets. This automated workflow can be consistently utilized across multiple sample batches, making VarSeq particularly suitable for high-throughput settings. Additionally, real-time filtering capabilities empower users to rapidly prototype and adjust analysis workflows according to their specific needs, enhancing the overall research experience. As a result, VarSeq significantly streamlines the variant analysis process for genetic studies.
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Illumina DRAGEN Secondary Analysis
The Illumina DRAGEN Secondary Analysis system offers precise, thorough, and highly efficient processing of next-generation sequencing data. Utilizing a graph reference genome alongside machine learning techniques, it achieves remarkable accuracy. The workflow is exceptionally streamlined, capable of completely analyzing a 34x whole human genome in approximately 30 minutes when using the DRAGEN server v4. Additionally, it enhances this workflow by compressing FASTQ file sizes by up to five times. This system is adept at analyzing a variety of NGS data types, including whole genomes, exomes, methylomes, and transcriptomes. It is designed to be compatible with the user's preferred platform and is scalable to meet varying requirements. DRAGEN analysis consistently ranks as a leader in accuracy for both germline and somatic variant detection, as evidenced by its performance in industry competitions conducted by precisionFDA. This advanced analysis solution empowers laboratories of all sizes and specialties to maximize the potential of their genomic datasets. Moreover, the implementation of highly adaptable field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology allows DRAGEN to deliver hardware-accelerated genomic analysis algorithms, further enhancing its performance. Such advancements position DRAGEN as a vital tool in the ever-evolving field of genomics.
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