Chrome vs Firefox
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Akila Besos
hmm I use Chrome mainly just because I find it a better browser and it offers a more user friendly experience
occassionally dabble with microoft edge cause i got an hp laptop
occassionally dabble with microoft edge cause i got an hp laptop
Chrome since my Firefox got weird too often, even after clearing its caches.
I read that Chrome burns more battery than Firefox or Edge, but since I'm plugged into AC most of the time I don't care...
For me, it's the BRAVE BROWSER. The best internet browser. I even download the BRAVE BROWSER on my phone, tablet, laptop, and desktop because the BRAVE BROWSER DEVELOPMENT TEAM is so friendly and more than willing to oblige.
One time I asked for 3 ads to be blocked and they blocked three. I said, "Wow, three for free!" and the nice friendly BRAVE worker laughed and said, "I'm going to call you 3-for-free!".
Now the BRAVE BROWSER greets me with "hey it's 3-for-free!" and ALWAYS blocks every ad, cookie, and tracker. It's such a fun and cool atmosphere with my BRAVE BROWSER, I use it at least 7 times a week for my daily browsing needs which include work, pornography, school, and stalking my whore ex wife on facebook.
I even use my BRAVE BROWSER to browse Read It, it's amazing! What a great BRAVE BROWSER.
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One time I asked for 3 ads to be blocked and they blocked three. I said, "Wow, three for free!" and the nice friendly BRAVE worker laughed and said, "I'm going to call you 3-for-free!".
Now the BRAVE BROWSER greets me with "hey it's 3-for-free!" and ALWAYS blocks every ad, cookie, and tracker. It's such a fun and cool atmosphere with my BRAVE BROWSER, I use it at least 7 times a week for my daily browsing needs which include work, pornography, school, and stalking my whore ex wife on facebook.
I even use my BRAVE BROWSER to browse Read It, it's amazing! What a great BRAVE BROWSER.
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I prefer Firefox for personal use and can be programmed to Never Remember History.
At the very minimum: Firefox w/ modified user settings and the add-ons HTTPS Everywhere, Privacy Badger and uBlock Origin installed.
Then have a 2nd browser like Brave to log into your Google, Facebook , etc accounts. This way they can't access your Firefox activity.
I haven't dug deep into Brave yet so I can't recommend it yet.
Firefox is good, but requires modified settings to bring it to the same level of privacy as Brave.
It's typically refereed to as hardened Firefox. Here is a decent guide: https://chrisx.xyz/blog/yet-another-firefox-hardening-guide/
I typically use Brave because it's build on the same engine as Chromium and Chrome and compatible with all such addons.
Microsoft Edge also uses Chromium so they are all similar, and because Chrome dominates the web browser market every site must be compatible with Chrome.
But Edge sends data to Microsoft similar to how Chrome reports browsing activity to Google.
Usage share of web browsers - Wikipedia
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It's just something you get used to, it's the difference between the two engines and how they render the web, most sites look the same but there are slight differences. Also keep in mind, using a private or incognito tab doesn't store user data cookies/cache or history.
In summary, if you care about privacy, don't use Chrome or Edge.
I've heard nothing but good things about Brave. I will for sure check it out.Firefox is good, but requires modified settings to bring it to the same level of privacy as Brave.
It's typically refereed to as hardened Firefox. Here is a decent guide: https://chrisx.xyz/blog/yet-another-firefox-hardening-guide/
I typically use Brave because it's build on the same engine as Chromium and Chrome and compatible with all such addons.
Microsoft Edge also uses Chromium so they are all similar, and because Chrome dominates the web browser market every site must be compatible with Chrome.
But Edge sends data to Microsoft similar to how Chrome reports browsing activity to Google.
Usage share of web browsers - Wikipedia
It's just something you get used to, it's the difference between the two engines and how they render the web, most sites look the same but there are slight differences. Also keep in mind, using a private or incognito tab doesn't store user data cookies/cache or history.
In summary, if you care about privacy, don't use Chrome or Edge.
I hate how certain things need deep configuration in Firefox. Even setting up multiple profiles takes extra steps.
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As a very old fart and one who is not very knowledgeable in computer technology, I have never heard of Brave, any advise for we dummies?
Give it a try and see if you like it. It should be noted that if a software is open source, there is likely less privacy invasive things going on because the community of programmers can audit the code and actually understand what is happening.
This website has plenty of information about privacy if you are interested.
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My go to browser for any device is now DuckDuckGo. Blocks tracking and auto clears history etc...
Chrome supports RevEye plug in for reverse image search (very useful for spotting scam pics in this hobby) in incogneto, and some desk top stuff works better in it than FireFox imo. But Google tracking across the web is a concern.
Chrome supports RevEye plug in for reverse image search (very useful for spotting scam pics in this hobby) in incogneto, and some desk top stuff works better in it than FireFox imo. But Google tracking across the web is a concern.
Chrome incognito will prevent others from seeing where you have been, but your ISP will know. The same is true for other browsers. I am very happy with EPIC Privacy Browser. the default setting is to erase your history, same as Chrome Incognito. Epic also blocks ads, and does not allow tracking. One time I was using Firefox, I clicked on an ad, and for several weeks following I was inundated with ads from the company, or ads from other companies peddling the same item.
If you want to surf the dark web, you will need to use BitTorrent, do not quote me, but I think this browser will not allow your ISP to see where you have been.
Be aware that Google's main revenue is selling ads. They will not kill the golden goose. What they offer in return for taking your eyeballs and your time is a search engine, and now a whole lot more.
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