Google Widevine | Brave ~upd~
Brave is excellent for YouTube (blocks ads automatically), Spotify Web, and general video watching. The Widevine issue is not a "bug"—it is a privacy feature requiring your consent.
Open Netflix again. You should be streaming in 1080p (or 4K, depending on your plan) immediately. While the fix above gets you streaming, you should know the limits. Due to licensing restrictions from Google and Netflix, Brave (like Firefox) is generally limited to 720p or 1080p. google widevine brave
Most browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera) ship with this key pre-installed. Brave is built on Chromium (the same engine as Google Chrome). However, Brave removes many Google "phone-home" features to protect your privacy. Brave is excellent for YouTube (blocks ads automatically),
Content studios (Netflix, Amazon, HBO) require that lockbox to ensure you aren't screen-recording or pirating their movies. If a browser doesn't have the right "key," the studio refuses to stream the video. You should be streaming in 1080p (or 4K,