Post AbHNa2pXFKCcrmaDnk by Lon3star@mastodon.social
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(DIR) Post #AbGgn3GscbNByCKU2i by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-29T16:45:15Z
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✍️ Firefox Isn't Just a Browser; It Is a Web Resistance, and It's Now at Version 119I'm baffled as to why Google Chrome still dominates the browser market when Firefox, a faster and privacy-conscious open-source browser, is readily available!In the previous update, Firefox introduced a long-awaited feature – an automatic and customizable built-in translation. With this addition, Firefox fills a significant gap that was once held against it.Now, with the latest update, Firefox 119 not only surpasses Chrome (I'm confident it does) but also competes with PDF editors. With great excitement, let's explore what this latest version has in store.https://www.linuxtechmore.com/2023/10/what-is-new-in-firefox-119.html#Firefox #Linux #Privacy #Security
(DIR) Post #AbGnpJUE0JUoWEb42y by hfinyow@mstdn.ca
2023-10-29T18:03:42Z
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@linuxtechmore FF is the default browser on Linux distributions, at least on Ubuntu and Pop!OS. I do have Chrome as well, mainly for testing in an alt browser that resembles MS Edge
(DIR) Post #AbGxLnHHfwALlk6fcO by kkarhan@mstdn.social
2023-10-29T19:50:52Z
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@linuxtechmore Well, there are a lot of small and medium issues people have...Espechally #WebDevs like @fuchsiii pointed them out to me...And whilst I've not been hanging on any corners she encountered, that's maybe because I do entirely different workflows with @firefox@mozilla.social / #Firefox than I have. In terms of #privacy and #Browsing I go so far as to use @torproject #TorBrowser just to give all the #advertising & #tracking shitheads the maximum possible middle finger!
(DIR) Post #AbGxNEePOAXsxEbtWC by LordCaramac@discordian.social
2023-10-29T19:51:09Z
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@linuxtechmore When Chrome was fairly new, it was faster than FF, which is how it gained users.
(DIR) Post #AbGyOiZthndi12lrwO by txt_file@chaos.social
2023-10-29T20:02:31Z
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@linuxtechmore maybe #mozilla should focus on building a good web browser instead of a PDF editor and a VPN service provider. Otherwise it sounds like boot2gecko/firefoxOS again.
(DIR) Post #AbH068TVOg6Sjw33Oy by bytebro@mastodonapp.uk
2023-10-29T20:21:40Z
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@linuxtechmore Only reason I'm not using it is because compared to most Chromium derivatives, it's very slow, very ugly, and not blocking as much crap as some of those other browsers do *out of the box*.Obvs, other peoples' mileage may vary.
(DIR) Post #AbHCO1qpxfAIrLGBPM by shonin@mastodon.world
2023-10-29T22:39:22Z
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@linuxtechmore I haven't gotten the translator to appear yet, not for lack of trying after the update announced it. What am I missing? MacOs Sierra here
(DIR) Post #AbHFdOKEz6SYlh1wS8 by glitchontwitch@ohai.social
2023-10-29T23:15:45Z
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@linuxtechmore At least for me, one of the reasons it took so long is inertia. Firefox is a lot better now than it was when I last had it installed, when I'd gotten frustrated enough to switch.Granted, they've definitely flipped ranking in my mind, but I didn't even think to look into if it improved until recently.I imagine there's at least been an uptick recently, with the notoriety google's been gaining recently. Even still, I wouldn't be surprised if people look for option 3 first.
(DIR) Post #AbHFpIezsDZMfmPwGW by Lon3star@mastodon.social
2023-10-29T23:17:55Z
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@linuxtechmore a big part of why Chrome dominates is because of all the hooks it has into people's personal (Gmail, photos, gsuite) and professional (gsuite) lives
(DIR) Post #AbHGW2juwS5ZkR6Hqa by markstoneman@zirk.us
2023-10-29T23:25:37Z
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@linuxtechmore Only this week a tech support guy told me I needed to use Chrome if I had login troubles. I felt like it was the year 2000, just with a different problematic browser.
(DIR) Post #AbHHG3UeTI53PGtseG by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-29T23:33:58Z
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@hfinyow I couldn't agree more! Having Firefox as the default browser on Linux is excellent. Maintaining Chrome for testing purposes shouldn't cause any issues (we hope). Thanks for sharing your setup!
(DIR) Post #AbHHPJ2q1MtQFEIlzE by hfinyow@mstdn.ca
2023-10-29T23:35:38Z
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@linuxtechmore this Mastodon post brought to you by the good folks at Mozilla, makers of Firefox and Thunderbird (which is my email client of choice)
(DIR) Post #AbHHZeW52q9fjXug3k by hfinyow@mstdn.ca
2023-10-29T23:36:57Z
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@linuxtechmore I use Chrome with caution. Any browser can log all the sites you visit. The difference is that Chrome is run by a company that has economic incentive to monetize what it knows about your browsing history. Mozilla, less so.
(DIR) Post #AbHJM5MwbuDMrzIYvA by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-29T23:57:28Z
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@kkarhan Thanks for your input and suggestions. Please avoid inappropriate language in the future. I encourage web developers to help enhance Firefox by reporting issues. While I use Tor occasionally, it may not suit everyone, and it's important to remember that it can't guarantee 100% security. In the dynamic internet environment, vigilance and caution are key.
(DIR) Post #AbHJgwnveJ4sO6rrzk by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:01:14Z
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@LordCaramac Firefox has a lot to offer, and it's always a good idea for users to explore different browsers to see which one best suits their needs. With its continuous improvements, it's definitely worth giving Firefox another try.
(DIR) Post #AbHK1RUNH3drLWUhTU by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:04:52Z
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@txt_file While Firefox's core focus is on the web browser, the addition of a PDF editor and VPN service aims to enhance the overall user experience. These features offer convenience and improved privacy, attracting a broader audience.
(DIR) Post #AbHKRIp27TdpznUKjA by failedLyndonLaRouchite@mas.to
2023-10-30T00:09:36Z
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@linuxtechmore version numbers are BS and in particular FF version numbers are BS on steroidsI don't know why chrome is way ahead of FF, but I don't think FF is faster in any meaningful way
(DIR) Post #AbHKjD7s2KFhXeq3CC by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:12:51Z
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@bytebro It seems like you may be recalling experiences with older versions of Firefox. I'd encourage you to give the latest version a try. It has made significant strides in performance, often outpacing Chrome in various tests. The user interface is also more customizable than ever, offering a sleek and modern look. Firefox may pleasantly surprise you with its current capabilities.
(DIR) Post #AbHKqyu2njaXkM4oYy by SummerDay@masto.nu
2023-10-30T00:14:09Z
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@linuxtechmore I’ve always used Firefox and Duck Duck Go. I’ve never used Google.
(DIR) Post #AbHKxExK1uklGsauXY by MsDropbear425@infosec.exchange
2023-10-30T00:15:22Z
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@linuxtechmore @kkarhan 😲 Please avoid inappropriate language in the futureWhat? 🤷♀️
(DIR) Post #AbHLfhj8Q8Z9FGA0h6 by finn1sher@mstdn.ca
2023-10-29T23:02:21Z
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@bytebro @linuxtechmore Brave is definitely better out of the box. If someone was interested in privacy but not very tech savvy I'd tell them to install brave. But if I could go in just a little more detail, I'd get anyone to install Firefox and ublock origin, and *maybe* tweak a few other settings, but probably not
(DIR) Post #AbHLfjmkleeHd3rvc0 by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:23:25Z
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@finn1sher @bytebro Thank you for sharing your insights. Personally, I prefer using Firefox with uBlock Origin and some privacy settings tweaks.
(DIR) Post #AbHM4fsCRxbyjeJ6jw by dx@social.ridetrans.it
2023-10-30T00:27:51Z
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If you moved to Chrome a while back because it was better than Firefox, you should check in on Firefox.
(DIR) Post #AbHM8ITVO0Y7KDU3zE by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:28:36Z
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@shonin Strange! Translator should work on macOS Sierra. Ensure your browser is updated and check for extensions that might be affecting the feature. You might also want to explore the built-in translation settings.
(DIR) Post #AbHMzuXKbWfkieq3RA by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:38:15Z
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@glitchontwitch I understand the inertia of sticking with one browser. Firefox has improved significantly, and it's worth reconsidering. With growing concerns about Google, more people may turn to alternatives like Firefox. Thanks for sharing your perspective!
(DIR) Post #AbHNO2KzFhh9raZJtQ by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:42:38Z
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@Lon3star You're absolutely right, Chrome's integration with Google's ecosystem is a big draw. However, Firefox offers robust privacy features and a user-first approach. It's worth exploring as a privacy-focused alternative to strike that balance between convenience and data protection.
(DIR) Post #AbHNTp43VwSmR2PMqO by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:43:41Z
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@markstoneman It's frustrating to hear that you were advised to use Chrome for login issues, as if we're back in the early 2000s facing browser-specific problems. Firefox has come a long way since then and is just as capable.
(DIR) Post #AbHNa2pXFKCcrmaDnk by Lon3star@mastodon.social
2023-10-30T00:44:47Z
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@linuxtechmore I definitely agree with you on that, but people are creatures of habit and paths of least resistance... Until FF can offer similar ease or people become hyper aware of the true value/risk of their data, it's going to be an uphill battle to convert
(DIR) Post #AbHNem7Oo9aUU2C7pA by markstoneman@zirk.us
2023-10-30T00:45:39Z
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@linuxtechmore Yep. If it doesn't work, then there's some real bad development behind the website.
(DIR) Post #AbHO1J6IrRmf9BQTZI by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:49:44Z
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@hfinyow They do provide some excellent tools. If you have any tips or experiences with these products you'd like to share, feel free to let us know.
(DIR) Post #AbHOB1sfjsAkdWgbXU by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:51:30Z
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@hfinyow You're absolutely right. While all browsers collect some data, Chrome's parent company has a strong incentive to monetize it.
(DIR) Post #AbHOsTcWTnyx7ZqkO8 by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T00:59:21Z
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@MsDropbear425 @kkarhan I was referring to the use of inappropriate language such as "shit heads" and "middle finger." These terms are considered vulgar and may not be appropriate in our discussions.
(DIR) Post #AbHP9V3cOFWCV7dmam by MsDropbear425@infosec.exchange
2023-10-30T01:02:18Z
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@linuxtechmore @kkarhan Oh do come on! Who says that's "inappropriate"? 🤦♀️This is the way real peeps talk! If you don't like that, then sadly your experience on the interwebz is going to be rather fraught.
(DIR) Post #AbHQpNDY1pzqIpoeAK by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T01:21:12Z
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@Lon3star You're right; people often stick with what's familiar.Education and awareness about data value and risks will be key in encouraging change.
(DIR) Post #AbHR7jUDyJW2a6N29Y by linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online
2023-10-30T01:24:30Z
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@markstoneman Yeah, it's their responsibility to resolve the issue, and users shouldn't be burdened with changing their browser.
(DIR) Post #AbHVKsucdc2ZOcFEfo by kkarhan@mstdn.social
2023-10-30T02:11:41Z
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@linuxtechmore @MsDropbear425 Your account - your rules.I got it.
(DIR) Post #AbHlizV1OhSw2fmqiu by autiomaa@mastodon.social
2023-10-30T05:15:20Z
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@linuxtechmore Your use of cookie notice is GDPR incompliant, because EU regulations require that people should be able to reject (3rd party) tracking methods when wanted. Currently your overlay dialog only has "Accept" as an option.According to the laws and regulations, there should be possibility to "Reject" those. And no 3rd party tracking should be applied to the page/visit before visitors accept it.
(DIR) Post #AbHnrZxFwOENKcDSxE by nwchapman@sfba.social
2023-10-30T05:39:16Z
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@linuxtechmore @glitchontwitch The most obvious feature in Chrome that’s got an edge on Firefox is the profiles thing. Firefox’s new container thing is a step forward, but not nearly as functional. Still, that’s not enough to stick with Chrome.
(DIR) Post #AbHpf0PoRvgbXchoXI by hniemeyer@mastodon.social
2023-10-30T05:59:26Z
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@linuxtechmore I love Firefox but I wish they would implement Tab groups already 😭
(DIR) Post #AbHqE5KMB8fWuXsfUu by mbwelch@twit.social
2023-10-30T06:05:46Z
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@linuxtechmore I have a few theories on this. For the people old enough to remember Firefox before Chrome, they probably still think of it as being a slower and less user friendly browser. Also, Google throws Chrome in your face every chance it gets if your not using it. Plus I think with Chromebooks being so dominant in education these days, that plays a big role with younger users starting off in Chrome and never really thinking of switching to anything else.
(DIR) Post #AbHxLpqwIOCauhlPgu by radundtat@berlin.social
2023-10-30T07:25:36Z
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@linuxtechmore Because many people stick with the default (Chrome for Android phone, Chromebook and Gmail users).
(DIR) Post #AbHzRmaXXtPeR13aDo by joepbc@mastodon.social
2023-10-30T07:48:59Z
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@linuxtechmore FF is also my primary browser, but I sometimes switch to Chromium when having videocalls using jitsi or (with external force) teams. Firefox used to cause problems with that in the past.
(DIR) Post #AbHzraujZaG3kyoIpk by zleap@qoto.org
2023-10-30T07:53:44Z
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@linuxtechmore It dominates because those charged with teaching IT skills use google, microsoft, facebook et al so using those services become part of how those learning essential IT skills are taught The are not taught about alternatives.
(DIR) Post #AbI0q0aNFtmOkc5wAq by bonifartius@qoto.org
2023-10-30T08:04:42Z
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@linuxtechmore while i too use FF, mozilla for long has done things it's userbase didn't want. removing the old ui and thereby removing old plugin architecture, replacing it with a clone of the worse chrome one. buying pocket and larping as vpn provider. paired with chromium apparently being easier to embed in custom browsers - again something the userbase likely wants - this leads to loss of market share.
(DIR) Post #AbI3VxHg7XMua9Tn0K by tyil@fedi.tyil.nl
2023-10-30T08:34:39.247Z
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@linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online I'm baffled as to why Google Chrome still dominates the browser marketMarketing, mostly. But #Firefox has made some very serious mistakes in the past that has alienated a large part of their userbase, too. Ad campaigns in the browser to promote TV series, making the browser more difficult to customize to the users' desires (WebExtensions play a large part in this), caving in to DRM vendors...The list of reasons to hate #Firefox (and #Mozilla) isn't short these days. Quite frankly "not quite as bad as the competitor" doesn't sound as appealing as "actually being good", but Mozilla is clearly content with the former these days.
(DIR) Post #AbI54ibcmmpB9DwvSq by tyil@fedi.tyil.nl
2023-10-30T08:52:09.841Z
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@linuxtechmore@linuxrocks.online @txt_file@chaos.social the addition of a PDF editor and VPN service aims to enhance the overall user experienceWhile a mildly convincing marketing blurb, this kind of rhetoric is exactly why #Mozilla isn't being trusted anymore. Which users were they trying to appeal to? Introducing these anti-features just made the existing userbase upset, and it seems nobody on the other browsers' userbase suddenly went "oh damn, a VPN service in my browser? I'm switching right away". No "broader audience" was attracted, and anyone who would've thought about this for more than 10 seconds could've predicted the outcome.These features offer convenience and improved privacyI want my browser to be a browser. I have other applications installed if I want convenience. And especially the whole "privacy" aspect of a "VPN" is oversold to begin with. It's a proxy service, first and foremost, just having a VPN running doesn't do anything whatsoever for your privacy. Besides, giving all your data transmission to a 3rd party who just doesn't happen to be your ISP doesn't improve privacy whatsoever. Especially since for-profit proxy providers have shown time and time again that their security is not up to standard, and they do keep logs of your browsing habits, its downright evil to suggest that "using a VPN improves privacy" as a blanket statement.
(DIR) Post #AbIdCqJbP59VoeZ6Uy by hayesstw@c.im
2023-10-30T14:45:26Z
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@linuxtechmore Now if only Firefox would issue a "Firefox Lite" so that those of us with older computers could update without fear of more bloatware.
(DIR) Post #AbJMlCwYH5bdmNXnZQ by jk@nfdi.social
2023-10-30T22:27:23Z
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@linuxtechmore Unfortunately, some applications like Goto Meeting just refuse to work with Firefox and demand Chrome or Internet Explorer (this one at least works with chromium-browser)
(DIR) Post #AbMGDP8iPGgXVaby6a by Rynach@mstdn.io
2023-11-01T09:15:40Z
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@linuxtechmore Couldn't agree more. I have used Firefox for 18 years. At first it was long ahead of the late Internet Explorer, now it's the biggest alternative to Chromium-based browsers. I only use Chrome for web development at work.