HN is mostly developers. Why is there no palpable backlash against this? Security?! Have we fallen for that crap again?
If there's one place on the whole internet where it should begin taking shape, it's here. It's kinda sad. While I admire fellow Firefox users, 2% marketshare leaves no dent in Chrome's brutal dominance.
Has google really pushed chrome so far down our throats that there's no hope of destroying its monopoly?
Opera on mobile is perfect with the built-in ad blocker. Its the only browser on mobile I use, and have gotten several family members and friends to use.
On mobile I only see 8 ads between the text. Not really annoying like sticky ads.
If the rest of the Internet would be like this it would acceptable for me.
Most of the time the internet is more like fandom sticky ads bottom and top that plays videos or x that are so small that you click on the ads.
The issue with ads is not just the fact that they prey on your attention, but also that they're a well-known vector for malware. You should never accept ads, because the risk that matters most to you if you don't have good mental hygiene is your person (i.e. identity theft, financial damage).
I don't use Chrome much but I've been using uBlock Origin Lite when I do for a couple of months and I'd recommend it. I don't watch YouTube on Chrome so I can't comment on how good it is there.
Firefox is a attempt to placate the original citizens of the web whos tools subvert the add surveillance industry .Google is clever enough to know how full blown antagonism to developers ends up. Oh and monopoly laws.
I'm against all those things as well - the only notable difference being that security lapses in the name of "social activism", in a leading browser than millions depend on for more than they should, is simply not permissible to me and many others.
The also impossible delineation between "socially activist ad" and "politically convenient" one make it a tainted resource, both security-wise, and bias-wise.
It is a organization, with no integrity; merely another institutional-preserving husk
HN is mostly developers. Why is there no palpable backlash against this? Security?! Have we fallen for that crap again?
If there's one place on the whole internet where it should begin taking shape, it's here. It's kinda sad. While I admire fellow Firefox users, 2% marketshare leaves no dent in Chrome's brutal dominance.
Has google really pushed chrome so far down our throats that there's no hope of destroying its monopoly?
Irony is that this article is hosted on a page overrun by ads
Opera on mobile is perfect with the built-in ad blocker. Its the only browser on mobile I use, and have gotten several family members and friends to use.
On mobile I only see 8 ads between the text. Not really annoying like sticky ads. If the rest of the Internet would be like this it would acceptable for me.
Most of the time the internet is more like fandom sticky ads bottom and top that plays videos or x that are so small that you click on the ads.
The issue with ads is not just the fact that they prey on your attention, but also that they're a well-known vector for malware. You should never accept ads, because the risk that matters most to you if you don't have good mental hygiene is your person (i.e. identity theft, financial damage).
I've noticed that Chrome logs me out of the Google account a lot due to an error. It is really annoying. Could it be because I have uBlock installed?
[dupe]
More discussion:
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41809698
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41757178
Time to phaseout google chrome
Is there a good alternative to uBlock in Chrome? Sadly I’m obliged to use it for aspects of my job.
I don't use Chrome much but I've been using uBlock Origin Lite when I do for a couple of months and I'd recommend it. I don't watch YouTube on Chrome so I can't comment on how good it is there.
Thank you, will check it out.
uBlock in Firefox
As the problem is chrome and not ublock
That's not what I asked, so not a particularly helpful comment given the context of my message.
Firefox is looking more appealing now.
I've been using Firefox mainly, for A few years, since Google started earnestly talking about removing support for manifest V3.
I only use Chrome for compatibility reasons. Than I switch back over to Firefox.
Challenges are separating myself from the synchronized data universe that is the Google ecosystem. Passwords etc.
Definitely possible. Definitely worthwhile to retain control over my time.
Issue with firefox : zero support for WebUSB!
Firefox is a attempt to placate the original citizens of the web whos tools subvert the add surveillance industry .Google is clever enough to know how full blown antagonism to developers ends up. Oh and monopoly laws.
It was always the correct option, it's a shame it's taken people like yourself so long to get the memo.
It's a shame Firefox sold it's homepage to promote a shitty race-dividing movie, claim social activism, and has forever lost its reputation.
We don't trust google, but it never lied. Firefox lied.
> it never lied
It's motto was literally "don't be evil". It takes a significant mental leap to take your conclusion from it's behaviour.
If I cared that much about every online drama I wouldn't be able to use any technology or web service without going insane.
I'm against monopolies & ads and I don't need to watch every movie, so that's an easy choice.
I'm against all those things as well - the only notable difference being that security lapses in the name of "social activism", in a leading browser than millions depend on for more than they should, is simply not permissible to me and many others.
The also impossible delineation between "socially activist ad" and "politically convenient" one make it a tainted resource, both security-wise, and bias-wise.
It is a organization, with no integrity; merely another institutional-preserving husk
I switched to Brave and I haven't looked back.
Good bye Ublock Origin... oh wait, pardon the typo. Good bye, Chrome.