tdp_org, 6 months ago

@nixCraft uBo is better on Firefox anyway due to the DNS API.
Moz FTW.
Also, don't forget DNS-based content blockers if you have or can get the kit - Raspberry Pi + AdGuard is great.
https://adguard.com/en/adguard-home/overview.html

ludiofines, 6 months ago

@nixCraft @tdp_org this doesn't work with google though, hence the existence of uBO.

tbroyer, 6 months ago

@ludiofines @nixCraft @tdp_org How's that not working? My Pi-Hole at home blocks all ads afaict.

ludiofines, 6 months ago

@tbroyer @nixCraft @tdp_org well pihole is dns aware only and google uses same domain for ads and for vids.

tbroyer, 6 months ago

@ludiofines @nixCraft @tdp_org You're only talking about Youtube right?

(wrt doh/dot, Chrome uses the machine's DNS resolver by default AFAIK, and if not the default it's easy to change)

milosz, 6 months ago

@tdp_org @nixCraft I switched back from AdGuard to Pi-hole as it provides better support for custom domains, but AdGuard is smaller and simpler.

gideonstar, 6 months ago

@nixCraft But I love Chrome so much. It has:

• customization features
• self hosted sync server
• low memory

Oh wait, that's Firefox.

pi_crew, 6 months ago

@nixCraft good times for @mozilla ahead :)

thejacenallen, 6 months ago

@nixCraft bye bye chrome

desertplains, 6 months ago

@nixCraft It's been a while that I use @bravebrowser , and I'm happy, so far (no ads).

#google proves to be this disgusting tech business that we always thought it was.

anthropy, 6 months ago

@nixCraft Oh dear, I guess Firefox is going to get a lot of new fans in the coming month :laughcry:

wadewainio, 6 months ago

@nixCraft ut what if Chrome was to die in 2027? I know some people will quit using it, if it keeps pushing people away.

catavz, 6 months ago

@nixCraft I have never used Chrome. Firefox and maybe Chromium on PC, Firefox focus and Firefox on Android.

Terminhell, 6 months ago

@nixCraft the bigger issue with this is from a security stand point. Google itself, allowing malicious ads to be sco'd and placed even on their own platforms is the biggest reason I use blockers. And, let's not forget all the porn ads that still show up on YouTube kids.

vadhakara, 6 months ago

@nixCraft This is going to massively increase the workload of the IT department at almost every company and government office in the world. Ads are THE major vector for malware in organizations that are otherwise competently protected.

AtanasE, 6 months ago

@nixCraft Best publicity ever

CocoIchibanYa, 6 months ago

@nixCraft And users like me will disable Chrome on our computers. Extremely shortsighted move by Google.

celinho, 6 months ago

@nixCraft It's not even close to being able to use Chrome yet in 2023. Deserves a wooden beating

foxmask, 6 months ago

@nixCraft don't care what will happen to chrome as I use FF +uBlock since age and now proton VPN to enforce the fight 😁

18+ Allkinds, 6 months ago

@nixCraft

Another reason to not use google. #google

yeechie, 6 months ago

@nixCraft Hopefully more people will now switch to Firefox or Librewolf.

imacdowell, 6 months ago

@nixCraft meanwhile

Methylcobalamin, 6 months ago

@nixCraft Chrome is spyware to start with.

vic, 6 months ago

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kroner, 6 months ago

Yep, fuck Google Chrome.

D1G1TALPR0PH3T, 6 months ago

@nixCraft I am all in on Firefox. Best browser out. @mozilla

Williamfonseca, 6 months ago

@nixCraft mozilla firefox

Ohly, 6 months ago

@nixCraft Happy Firefox noises

schizanon, 6 months ago

@nixCraft if they touch SmartTube I will set my Google TV on fire

tbroyer, 6 months ago

@nixCraft Fwiw, I feel like uBlock Origin Lite might be all that I need.

stonedonkey, 6 months ago

@nixCraft the problem is Google blocking extensions that block ads is it pisses off the people who have the technical know how to change browsers.

I understand why they think this is a good idea, but it seems incredibly short sighted.

There's reasons people jumped to chrome why give them reasons to jump off.