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Here's what's not new: lack of anti-tracking protections
Agreed. I just can't go back to a browser without an ad blocker nowadays. I've forgotten how absolutely ugly and distracting most of the web looks with today's ads, not to mention the out of control tracking of users and invasion of their privacy.
Like the new Gmail design, I do NOT like what appears to be a similar design applied to Chrome. Everything old is new again I guess. Material design is out; bubbly everything is in. Changing these for no described nor apparent reason is not "boost your productivity".
Here's what's not new: lack of anti-tracking protections
Meanwhile, Mozilla is pushing forward in that area! https://blog.mozilla.org/futurereleases/2018/08/30/changing-... I'm almost 100% Firefox at this point. I trust Mozilla.
https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/16/16784628/mozilla-mr-robo...
That password piece seems particularly dangerous, and a huge lock in.
The new design is pretty good actually (change is good this time around, to defy the stereotype!). But, how do I get it updated on my Win 10 machine? It seems the update does not carry forward everywhere with you.
Here's what's not new: lack of anti-tracking protections
That password piece seems particularly dangerous, and a huge lock in.
Why? Chrome has had a built-in password manager for years, synced to your account, and accessible on the web: https://passwords.google.com
Their Android screencasts look nice but my Pixel 2 still doesn't have that slick new launcher (I am on Pie, however). Did anyone get that update?
Never liked how this browser forces updates down your throat including "new looks" without any choice. Feels like software I have zero control over, if every time I open it, a new version of itself downloads and installs without my permission. Google enjoys forcing itself on users regularly without consent. Which is creepy when put like that.
That password piece seems particularly dangerous, and a huge lock in.
It asks before storing passwords and, in case of generated passwords, also displays the password - so it seems okay for me. Or do you think it's a lock-in because of missing export options?
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95606
"Export: To the right of "Saved Passwords," click More : > Export passwords"