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ALVIN is a desktop web browser built for adults. It combines open-web browsing with a home screen of channels, entertainment destinations, featured content and a phone remote.

ALVIN is for adults who want a convenient place to browse, discover independent sites and enjoy entertainment on their own terms. You can use it with a mouse and keyboard or its Type&Swipe™ phone remote.

Yes. ALVIN browses the regular web, lets you visit your own destinations and includes features such as favorites, local media and phone control. Adult entertainment is part of the experience, not the only reason to use it.

ALVIN brings browsing, curated channels, a phone remote, local media and Tor access into one interface. Its own browser session also gives you a separate space from the browser you use for work, shopping and everyday tasks.

The desktop ALVIN Browser is offered as a free download. Independent websites may charge for subscriptions, purchases, memberships, live experiences or other services. The ALVIN TV device is a separate hardware product.

Yes. ALVIN is intended for adults 18 and older. Individual destinations may require a higher minimum age or additional verification, depending on the service and your location.

ALVIN Browser runs on your computer. The ALVIN TV device is a dedicated HDMI device that brings the ALVIN experience to a television. They share the adult browsing concept, but installation, setup and available features can differ.

ALVIN was created by Phil Autelitano, publisher of SCREW. It grew out of his work bringing adult entertainment to television and the need for a platform that could connect adults with independent content beyond conventional streaming-channel restrictions.

ALVIN’s channel listings primarily connect you to independently operated websites and services. A listing does not make ALVIN the operator of that destination. Accounts, billing, content and service terms belong to the respective provider.

The current desktop release discussed in this FAQ is for Windows. The ALVIN TV device uses its own software environment. Check the official download page for available platforms rather than assuming a Windows download will run on macOS, Android or iOS.

Start at the official ALVIN Browser page and follow its download link. Windows releases are distributed through the ScrewMagazine/alvin-browser GitHub releases page.

The portable executable launches ALVIN without the normal installer workflow. The Setup executable installs it on your computer. Portable does not automatically mean that the browser leaves no saved data or that all your settings travel inside the EXE.

Use a Windows computer compatible with the current release; the builds described here are for 64-bit Windows. Performance also depends on the websites you open and the media you play. If you are unsure about an older computer, send its Windows version and basic specifications to support.

Windows may flag an unfamiliar download or publisher. A warning alone does not establish whether a file is safe or unsafe. Confirm that you downloaded the official release and review the warning. Do not disable your security protection simply to make an unknown file run.

Check that you downloaded the Windows executable rather than a source-code archive or web page. Note any Windows warning or error, check whether ALVIN is already running, and try launching it again. If it still fails, contact support with the release version, Windows version and exact error.

Registration is part of the setup flow in releases that request it. Follow the on-screen instructions for your version. If registration does not complete or prevents you from pairing your phone, report that through support rather than repeatedly reinstalling.

Look near the bottom of the browser’s sidebar for the ALVIN Browser version. Include that number when reporting a problem. A folder name or the name of an old download may not match the version you are actually running.

Get the latest official release from the download page. Close ALVIN before running the new installer or switching to a newer portable executable. Do not assume your release updates itself automatically unless that capability is specifically documented.

An update and a data reset are different operations. Preservation can depend on the release, installation method and whether the same browser profile is used. Keep your existing installation and data until you confirm the updated version works; ask support before deleting profile folders.

For an installed copy, use Windows’ installed-apps settings to uninstall ALVIN. For a portable copy, close the app before deleting its executable. Removing the app does not necessarily remove its saved browser data; contact support if you also want that data removed.

You can enter your own web addresses; ALVIN is not limited to its channel listings. Individual sites can still have access restrictions, browser requirements, location limits or their own rules.

The address bar is for navigating the web and handling searches according to the browser’s current configuration. Search ALVIN searches ALVIN’s destination index, helping you find listed channels and sites.

Channels are shortcuts to listed websites and entertainment services, organized by category. They help you discover destinations without having to remember every address. Listings can change as the directory is updated.

WATCH is the video category: studios, streaming destinations, movies, video-on-demand and downloads. Each provider determines what is available, what requires an account and what it costs.

CHAT connects you with live cams and interactive services. Public viewing, private sessions, tips and account requirements depend on the destination. Check the provider’s pricing before starting a paid interaction.

PLAY is for gaming and interactive entertainment destinations. Some listings may involve gambling or other age- and location-restricted services. A listing does not guarantee that a service is available or permitted where you live.

BACKROOM is ALVIN’s directory for stores, products, memberships, subscriptions and other adult-oriented offers. It replaces the earlier SHOP label. Purchases and customer service are handled by the seller unless an offer explicitly says otherwise.

Some do and some do not. Your ALVIN registration does not automatically create accounts or paid memberships on independent sites. Check each destination’s terms and pricing before signing up or buying anything.

Sponsored Channels are listings associated with promotional placement. The browser’s home screen states: “Sponsored Channels load directly. Outside web destinations may display a short preroll.” Whether an ad appears depends on the release, destination and current configuration.

Use the support form. Choose Site Suggestion for a new destination, or Technical Issue for a broken listing. Include the full URL, the channel name and what happens when you open it.

Yes. The desktop browser supports ordinary mouse and keyboard browsing. The phone remote adds another way to control it, particularly when you are viewing from across the room.

Type&Swipe™ turns your phone into an ALVIN controller. It provides touch-based controls and text entry so you can navigate without keeping a physical mouse and keyboard in your hands.

Click Pair Phone and follow the pairing instructions shown by your browser. Keep that screen open while connecting your phone. Use the instructions for the desktop browser; the TV device’s initial network setup is different.

For normal local pairing, your phone and computer need to be able to reach each other on the same local network. Guest Wi-Fi isolation, firewall rules or a VPN can interfere even when both devices have internet access.

The remote is web-based. Open the pairing link on your phone and follow the prompts. Where supported, you can add the remote to your home screen for an app-like experience without using an app-store download.

The G-spot is the remote’s main action control. Its result depends on the active screen or focused control. If an action such as submitting an address does not behave as expected, include your browser version and the screen you were using in a support request.

Check that both devices still share a reachable network, reopen the remote on your phone, and use Pair Phone again if needed. If pairing repeatedly fails, report whether either device is using a VPN, a guest network or recently changed networks.

Use the Fullscreen control in the sidebar to change the viewing mode. If the window controls are hidden, leave fullscreen before minimizing or closing the browser. The desktop app and the dedicated TV device do not have identical exit behavior.

Use the star control to save a destination and open Favorites from the sidebar to revisit saved sites. Available removal controls can vary by release. If you cannot find a control, contact support with your version rather than deleting browser data.

My Media is intended for your own local media, including files on connected storage. Playback depends on the format and your system. A local file does not need a streaming subscription, although protected or unsupported files may not play.

The kill switch invokes ALVIN’s quick-exit action for the current browsing experience. It is not a promise to erase history, clear cookies or remove evidence of activity. Its exact visible behavior depends on your release.

ALVIN uses its own browser environment rather than opening its pages inside your regular browser. In the standard configuration, its cookies and session storage are separate. Logging into the same online account can still let that service recognize you across browsers.

A separate ALVIN session does not bring along your everyday browser’s existing cookies, which can change some browser-based tracking signals. Facebook still recognizes your account, can receive activity from other businesses and can establish new identifiers inside ALVIN. Different ads or feed content are not proof that tracking has stopped.

Registration and support forms collect the information you submit. That alone does not describe every technical record involved in browsing: destinations, hosting services and network providers may also process connection information. Refer to the applicable privacy notices or ask support about a specific data type; do not assume ALVIN means “no logs.”

Signing out of a website is not the same as deleting all of its cookies or browser storage. Data-clearing controls and storage locations can differ between releases. Ask support for instructions for your version before deleting profile folders, which may also remove registration or favorites.

Tor mode is ALVIN’s option for routing supported browser traffic through the Tor network. Use the Tor control in the sidebar and check its status indicator before browsing. If it cannot connect, ordinary internet access does not by itself mean Tor is active.

Tor mode is intended to provide access to .onion destinations when its connection is working. An onion site must still be online and its address must be correct. Tor does not guarantee anonymity: account logins, information you share and other activity can identify you. ALVIN’s Tor mode is not the same product as the standalone Tor Browser.

The featured image and welcome text can be updated remotely, so the home screen can reflect a new feature, promotion or image of the day. In releases with the image popup, click the artwork to view the full image and its description. The description sits beside it on wider screens and below it on narrow screens. Close the popup with Close or Escape.

SEX SCENE is the home screen’s selection of approved social posts, announcements and other updates. Submission does not guarantee publication. Use the support form to ask about submitting a post and include its original URL. Approval requirements and available submission channels can change.

Open the ALVIN support form and select ALVIN Browser. For a technical problem, include your browser version, Windows version, the steps that caused it and any error message. A screenshot can help explain the issue. Never send passwords, payment details or private account credentials.