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Anon uses the internet like a normie (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 days ago by Early_To_Risa@sh.itjust.works to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[+] RedSnt@feddit.dk -7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I know this isn't someone asking for a solution, and maybe you don't have rights on the computer to do so, but opening a command prompt and typing in winget install Brave.Brave (or winget install --id=Brave.Brave -e) gets you a browser with builtin adblocker real quick.

[–] Turret3857@infosec.pub 20 points 6 days ago (2 children)

LibreWolf is the not-transphobic alternative to Brave winget install LibreWolf.LibreWolf

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Winget was literally stolen from appget.

[–] Turret3857@infosec.pub 4 points 5 days ago

i dont use windows so 🤷‍♂️

[–] RedSnt@feddit.dk 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I wasn't aware Brave was transphobic. I just knew they were kinda crypto-sketchy.
I also tested Pulse Browser which unfortunately has been discontinued and won't even open HTTPS sites. And I also tested Otter Browser which is loosely based on Opera Presto, but unfortunately it uses a pretty old webkit engine. But those browsers also come with builtin adblock.
I was aware of Librewolf, I just thought the default security might be a bit much if in a hurry.

[–] Turret3857@infosec.pub 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Here's a good writeup of why Brave is an option that really should be avoided: https://www.spacebar.news/stop-using-brave-browser/

The only problems ive had with Librewolf have been from poorly designed edu websites (think college textbooks with shitty DRM). Most websites function just fine.

Ill also throw IronFox on Android and SnowHaze on iOS into the mix for non-desktop users.

[–] RedSnt@feddit.dk 4 points 6 days ago

Here’s a good writeup of why Brave is an option that really should be avoided

Ah, I see.. Yeah, that's pretty bad. Run by a bigot, and the company is injected with Peter Thiel money, and they've injected referral codes to URL's. Oof.

What's funny is the mention of Vivaldi as a better alternative, which is what I use currently, but I didn't suggest it as the builtin adblocker isn't as good as µBlock Origin. No extended syntax unfortunately, so it'll not block ads on eg. Youtube.

Ill also throw IronFox on Android and SnowHaze on iOS into the mix for non-desktop users.

Oh yeah, IronFox on Android is amazing. My choice of browser as well.