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Firefox has a lot of issues, but maybe we don't have any other option. (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
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Google Chrome warns uBlock Origin may soon be disabled

Google Chrome is now encouraging uBlock Origin users who have updated to the latest version to switch to other ad blockers before Manifest v2 extensions are disabled.

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[-] tpihkal@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

I switched back to Firefox two or three years ago. It was tough at first but now that I have it setup for me, I like it so much better than Chrome. Very little noise, ad-free most of the time.

Now I only use Chrome when I'm shopping because that's the only thing it's good for.

[-] astro_ray@lemdro.id 20 points 2 years ago

I couldn't help, so let me ask What about firefox stops you from using it for online shopping?

[-] melroy@kbin.melroy.org 15 points 2 years ago

For shopping? That can also be done via Firefox.

[-] tpihkal@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I don't want to use Firefox for shopping.

[-] PythagreousTitties@lemm.ee 21 points 2 years ago

Why not? I've never heard of anyone that uses a different browser to shop online.

[-] tpihkal@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

If Google wants to specialize in being a shopping mall with ads, then I am more than happy to use it as such. I don't run ad blockers as I am fine with ads when I'm specifically trying to shop.

Aside from that, I just prefer to not connect my daily driver browser to accounts that I use where privacy isn't a concern for me.

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[-] kionite231@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago

That's definitely a reason hmm

[-] tpihkal@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I don't owe anyone a reason for my preferences.

[-] melroy@kbin.melroy.org 2 points 2 years ago

I see, it's because of potential trackers and cookies. So if you use another browser it's less likely those companies can track you. (despite you have the same IP address). I'm just saying, if you do give your reason, we might can provide a better solution here. Like maybe a VPN.

[-] tpihkal@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I already run a VPN. Some of my computers use it, some don't. I don't really use the Internet on a couple of them.

I also run a mix of Linux and Windows machines. It all depends on my intention for that machine.

Chrome is Google for me. I don't (usually) connect my Firefox browser to Google.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 years ago

Chrome is good for shopping? I feel like if anything it would be worse as it is a data collection machine

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