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Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#41
I've been using Safari on Mac for months, I only open Google Chrome when React Native debugger launches it.

I'm not sure how hard it would be for the RN team to switch to another browser such as Firefox or the new Edge so I can uninstall Google Chrome from my computer.

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#42

It would be nice if there was also something in place which allowed Firefox to detect when an addon like uBlock Origin is also available on Firefox, then suggest installing the Firefox version during the upgrade.

I use Adblock Plus ( https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/ ), and I also have AdBlock installed ( https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-for-f... ), just in case the first one doesn't work. They are two of the most popular adblock plugins on Firefox. Or you could just use uBlock Origin on Firefox ( https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin )!

Please stop using AdBlock/AdBlockPlus. Use uBlock Origin instead.

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#43
Firefox is back where it was back in like 2005, but instead of fighting IE/Microsoft, it's fighting Chrome/Google. Although now it has a bit more of a checkered record than it once did. Everything old is new again.

I really wish Microsoft would open source the Edge/Titan engine. There can't possibly be any NSCA code in there they don't own the rights too anymore.

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#44

Am I missing something here? There is no article just a download link correct? I use Firefox exclusively because of the sidebar tab extension and will probably use it until Firefox dies a slow death.

Chrome's "Press Tab To Search" is way too useful for me to switch...

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#45
For Apple users (MacOS, iOS), I would suggest Safari over Firefox as FF is the most hacked browser and very unsafe. On the other hand, Safari syncs bookmarks, tabs on all your Apple devices very seamlessly.

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#46
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Too bad it takes a lot more than "a few minutes" to get used to Firefox and all of its quirks. Like the fact that I can have like 20 tabs open at the same time before they start hiding themselves from me.

What quirks? Sounds like you just need more monitors...

I don't want to get "more monitors" just to use another browser.

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#47
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What opinion? It's just an ad by firefox to download firefox. Do you have an opinion why I should download this you want to share?

Short, flippant but hopefully concise answer: 1. Safari is only available for macOS and iOS. There's no widely available, up to date browser based on non-Blink WebKit, and it's unlikely there will be, as it's rather tied to Apple OS APIs. 2. Aside from Firefox, all browsers that are available for all major operating systems are based on Chromium/Blink, and consequently will inherit Google's architectural decisions, a…

3. Chrome is explicitly designed to track you on behalf of Google (e.g. https://www.worldtribune.com/big-brother-updated-google-chro...)

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#48
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Am I missing something here? There is no article just a download link correct? I use Firefox exclusively because of the sidebar tab extension and will probably use it until Firefox dies a slow death.

Chrome's "Press Tab To Search" is way too useful for me to switch...

Use DuckDuckGo and their ! operators.

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#49

Is this a coordinated ad campaign for Firefox? I find it odd how there will be Google Hate, and unanimous Firefox support. I guess I'm looking to hear from users who actually removed Google from their life and are happy. Chrome is only 1 of the Google products I've used.

> I find it odd how there will be Google Hate, and unanimous Firefox support.

You can choose to not pick a side on a two-candidate election. The most voted-for candidate will still be elected.

(Even when you factor in indirect systems like an electoral college, someone will be elected.)

Re: Switch from Chrome to Firefox

#50

Can someone remind me what will happen to all the chromium derivatives that support ad block? Will Google restrict their functionality? If Firefox and Safari are the last browsers to support ad block, then they totally stand a chance.

The changes which impede ad blocking are in Chromium, not in the commercial Chrome fork. And Google will continue to force anti-ad-blocking, pro-tracking changes into Chromium until they reach their ultimate Shrodinger's Privacy-Friendly Browser which exists in a superposition of "showing few ads" and "allowing all tracking."
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