Google Chrome disables uBlock Origin for some in Manifest v3 rollout
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in the early days, waterfox was simply a fork of firefox that provided 64bit support when the official builds didn’t. since then i’ve kept using it since it seems like firefox with better default settings for me. between 2019 and 2023 waterfox was owned by an advertising agency although they exerted no control over the software as far as i can tell, and everything remained open source. maybe some peoples info is outdated and they don’t know that the partnership ended 2 years ago. sorry for bad formatting i’m on mobile.
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LibreWolf if you want security, privacy and freedom
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Brave has investments from A16Z, a VC fund that has been involved in multiple pump and dumps and shoes founders are fundamentally opposed to democracy and human rights.
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Some js is a bit slower. I typically use chrome for self hosted apps, jupyter etc.
I think wasm performance is actually better in Firefox though.
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Also, I don't think one can export bookmarks from Android Firefox either.
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See also Mull, No 120hz though.
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how do I find out more about this and what scripts do I need to make the sites faster again on Firefox
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Mull was part of the DIvestOS project, which has recently been discontinued.
For a similarly strengthened fork, I've been using IronFox after seeing it recommended on Lemmy.
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Hence, the reason I originally suggested to use Firefox
Just FYI, the word "hence" literally means "for this reason". So you just said "for this reason the reason" lol.
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Chill dude, I’m just going to the ATM machine to put in my PIN number to take out some money.
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https://www.tomshardware.com/news/youtube-responds-to-delayed-loading-in-rival-browser-complaints, for instance.
Or https://www.zdnet.com/article/former-mozilla-exec-google-has-sabotaged-firefox-for-years/, for an older one.
As for how to fix it, Mozilla tend to do a pretty good job of eventually working around Google's bullshit, so keeping the browser updated is a good first step.
Since Google tends to roll this stuff out regionally and doing A/B testing, though, the best way is to identify what specific handicap they're hassling you with (which specific features don't work or don't work right, when they work properly on chrome), and look for an updated add on or userscript to fix that particular issue.
Or you can just look for a generic YouTube or Google Docs "enhancer" add on and hope it fixes the issue without making the whole user experience too different from what you're used to.
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You could probably convince a third-party password storage program to store and auto-type details like that. Preferably one that doesn't need internet access to work.
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damn that sucks.
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Chrome? A browser that's easily replaceable with any other browser? Huh... Didn't see that one coming.
/S
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just a quick gpt comparison for people wondering
The fundamental differences between Firefox and Waterfox are as follows:
- Philosophy & Development
Firefox is developed by Mozilla and follows a mainstream development cycle with frequent updates, strong security policies, and telemetry (data collection).
Waterfox is a fork of Firefox designed for privacy-conscious users, removing telemetry and data collection while maintaining compatibility with legacy Firefox features.
- Privacy & Telemetry
Firefox collects telemetry by default, though users can disable it.
Waterfox removes Mozilla's telemetry entirely and disables other tracking features by default.
- Extension Support
Firefox only supports modern WebExtensions, dropping support for older XUL/XPCOM extensions since Firefox Quantum (version 57).
Waterfox retains support for legacy extensions, making it a preferred choice for users who rely on older add-ons.
- Update Frequency
Firefox follows a rapid release schedule, often updating every 4-6 weeks.
Waterfox updates more slowly, incorporating Firefox’s latest security patches but lagging behind in feature adoption.
- Performance & Resource Usage
Firefox is optimized for modern hardware and multi-core processing, often outperforming forks in speed and efficiency.
Waterfox may use more memory due to its legacy support but offers some performance tweaks.
- Default Services & Features
Firefox integrates with Mozilla services like Pocket, Sync, and its VPN.
Waterfox removes these integrations to minimize data-sharing concerns.
In summary, Firefox is better for users who want the latest security, performance, and mainstream web compatibility, while Waterfox is ideal for those prioritizing privacy and legacy extension support.
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This comment made me look into if KDE has one and apparently they do it even has built in ad blocking.
Off to compile for 3 hours. /j
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Is that Falkon? I'd use it if it could integrate with bitwarden.
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I'm one of those complaining about the UI. Used the TabMixPlus extension to adjust the UI to my liking. FF killed it. So, I started customizing the UI CSS. Every few versions, Mozilla changed the browser enough to invalidate my changes. After a while, I got tired of thiz and switched to Vivaldi, which is Chromium based.
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I've liked this one lately.
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KeePass allows offline password management, though I am not sure if it supports card/ID autofill.
Bitwarden is mainly online only, but does support card/ID autofill and allows users to self-host their data if desired.
Not overly familiar with other password managers, but it would not surprise me if one of them out there has the best of both worlds.
