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Re: The Mullvad Browser

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Post by ShaurAsar »

Simple and straightforward language makes it easy for users to understand the features and functionality of the extension. Screenshots of the extension in action, which helps users get a better idea of what to expect when using it.

Overall, the Mullvad browser extension is an excellent resource for anyone interested in enhancing their online privacy and security. The page is well-designed, informative, and easy to use, which makes it an ideal choice for users looking for a reliable and effective VPN browser extension.

Re: The Mullvad Browser

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Post by noobcoder »

jraph wrote: post #20

I guess why not. This is an open source, rebranded Firefox and Firefox-like browsers could use some publicity. It promotes privacy and privacy can use some publicity too. Tor too. Mullvad seems to be honest in the fact that their business model is selling VPNs and it's nice they are saying it's not enough. They are not saying that you might not need one though. We need a Firefox with good defaults and it seems like t…

I've been a Mullvad user for a while now, and I have to say, their commitment to open source is truly impressive. They're living that philosophy by making their VPN client open source. Tor Browser with the security of a trusted VPN should be an great alternative

Re: The Mullvad Browser

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Post by chaxor »

deltree7 wrote: post #203
detrites wrote: post #60

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Well, some of us don't want to be tracked, don't want to be tracked and don't want to be tracked. Given your stated preferences, are you actually looking for a privacy-focused browser?

Most of us are self-aware that I'm not that important to be specifically targeted. At the end of the day, where there is attention, there will be ads. All you are fighting for should they show you relevant ads or irrelevant ads. People who live a privileged life and have nothing else important going on in their life choose this hill to die on.

You're clearly not thinking enough about this. It's not just about ads. For just one example, think about the data acquired regarding fertility and abortion, and how it can be used with respect to some law alterations. There are many other examples for present and potential futures, so no this isn't just about ads.

Re: The Mullvad Browser

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Post by kbf »

domh wrote: post #182
enlyth wrote: post #105

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I share a VPN subscription with my father, I use it for torrenting so my ISP can't snoop on me, and he uses it to bypass geo blocking to watch UK shows (things like BritBox, Netflix, BBC etc.) in another country. Unfortunately, there is no way to legally pay for most of these services and watch them from abroad. I tried to get us to use Mullvad, as it was perfect for me, but for him it was constant problems with the…

It annoys me that the only way to access iPlayer from abroad is via a VPN. Surely opening it up and allowing international customers to pay some form of license fee could be a nice little revenue stream for the BBC? I'm guessing the reason is just "licensing issues" but if they're making the programmes then what's the problem? I'm sure there's an international market for watching the world class output from the BBC.

Shows are often made by production companies on contract and licensed for domestic distribution. Licensing for international distribution might be significantly more expensive.

Re: The Mullvad Browser

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Post by mdasen »

Fervicus wrote: post #197

I am a happy LibreWolf [0] user. Wonder how they compare. [0] https://librewolf.net/

Looking at their FAQ, Mullvad Browser makes some different connections than LibreWolf (https://mullvad.net/en/help/tag/mullvad-browser/#93, https://librewolf.net/docs/faq/#does-librewolf-make-any-outg...). The big difference seems to be the Mullvad connection since LibreWolf does make connections for Mozilla's protection/certificate stuff and for uBlock Origin.

It looks like they might use Mullvad's DNS Over HTTPS by default in the Mullvad browser and this would probably be the biggest privacy thing, but whatever your default DNS is might be a larger privacy thing. Your ISP or Google's 8.8.8.8 traveling unencrypted is probably a bigger issue.

It looks like Mullvad is also based off the Firefox ESR (extended support release) version that the Tor Browser uses while LibreWolf would be more up-to-date: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=35421718

Re: The Mullvad Browser

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Post by navigate8310 »

jraph wrote: post #20

I guess why not. This is an open source, rebranded Firefox and Firefox-like browsers could use some publicity. It promotes privacy and privacy can use some publicity too. Tor too. Mullvad seems to be honest in the fact that their business model is selling VPNs and it's nice they are saying it's not enough. They are not saying that you might not need one though. We need a Firefox with good defaults and it seems like t…

> We need a Firefox with good defaults and it seems like this browser is such a thing.

Allow me to introduce you LibreWolf https://librewolf.net/

Re: The Mullvad Browser

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Post by ravewithme »

Controlling browser + vpn - not a good idea.

i turst the tor browser because of the protocol it uses (the onion protocol), not because of the browser i use it with. Even if mullvad is fully open-source and very transparent about it, i think it is not a good idea to use a browser and a vpn from the same vendor. They have full access to your internet data, and they now (if you use this browser) full controll over the browser you use.

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