With the number of people concerned about privacy, it is a wonder why chrome is even popular.

  • 10DollarBanana@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    There’s also Librewolf, based on Firefox. Comes with many (but could be better) privacy related settings available in firefox.

    From the website:

    This project is a custom and independent version of Firefox, with the primary goals of privacy, security and user freedom.

    LibreWolf is designed to increase protection against tracking and fingerprinting techniques, while also including a few security improvements. This is achieved through our privacy and security oriented settings and patches. LibreWolf also aims to remove all the telemetry, data collection and annoyances, as well as disabling anti-freedom features like DRM.

    Available for Linux, macOs, and Windows.

    https://librewolf.net

    • BetterNotBigger@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      The default settings of librewolf would drive the average user crazy. I’m not a fan of Firefox and use Librewolf myself but Firefox has sensible defaults for an average user that would be a net positive coming from Chrome. Just an FYI thinking of making the switch.

      For additional context of those curious, Librewolf is very hardened by default. When you close your browser all site data is wiped (this can be turned off). Most people don’t mess with their browser settings though… there’s also a lot of little things that are disabled by default that will make people think the browser is broken e.g. canvas requests are silently denied by default, it’s just not realistic for most people to use librewolf.

      • 10DollarBanana@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        You are not wrong. This is a suggestion for slightly more advanced users that are into privacy. I do think it could be hardened more. I wonder why all permissions are not blocked by default.

        At least I didn’t suggest Lynx.

        • BetterNotBigger@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 year ago

          Oh yeah, not meaning to hate on your suggestion, just giving a fair warning to those who are looking to take the plunge. I consider myself advanced and librewolf drove me crazy for a few days but stuck with it and found a balance of settings that I like.

    • jerkface@lemmy.caEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I’ve been using it as my full-time browser for a year. I can’t think of any time I’ve needed to use a different browser, but I don’t ask a lot of my browser and I don’t consume hostile commercial media.

      • 10DollarBanana@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 year ago

        Years ago I was forced to use Internet Explorer to access employee services. I had a mental stroke every time I had to use it. Not anymore. Librewolf just works, but I also don’t visit all the crazy pants wackadoo websites.