As of now, firefox + ublock origin is the only way.
If you don't mind my asking, and -- for sure -- nothing against either Firefox or uBlock Origin -- what's your take on Brave Browser?
I've enjoyed Firefox off and on for years, but never tried Brave until recently. In my wonderful Chromebook, both Firefox and Brave run inside an LXC container. The container has a graphical display mechanism that I haven't studied up on -- the display works, although it sometimes seems to render a little differently. There can be some stuttering. Also, in many applications there is a fat, bright white top bar which does not seem to respect the system's dark mode settings.
Something I haven't heard about Firefox is how and when and who on the Firefox team is going to continue maintenance of Manifest V2 after Google drops it. Thus I don't understand how Firefox could be a long term solution to the departure of Manifest V2 at Google. Hence, for ad blocking, my new interest in Brave's rust based ad blocker which does not at all depend on V2.
I use uBlock Origin every day. Also, I have been deeply, deeply dependent on Chrome's HIgh Contrast Accessibility Extension, which, along with uBlock Origin, also is disappearing from Chrome when V2 dies.
For balance, it's important to say something in favor of the security reasons for deprecating V2.
One of the things I really like about my Chromebook is that it gives me an inexpensive, low maintenance tool that I can use to escape to the wide internet. Maybe I have been way too lazy in embracing my Chromebook locally. Maybe I should run something more simple than Chrome OS and fully instead of partly open source.
@Not_Oles said:
If you don't mind my asking, and -- for sure -- nothing against either Firefox or uBlock Origin -- what's your take on Brave Browser?
I initially switched from chrome to brave browser however I was still getting ads with it so stopped using it. Other then that, it's a fine browser so give it a try.
@Not_Oles said:
I've enjoyed Firefox off and on for years, but never tried Brave until recently. In my wonderful Chromebook, both Firefox and Brave run inside an LXC container. The container has a graphical display mechanism that I haven't studied up on -- the display works, although it sometimes seems to render a little differently. There can be some stuttering. Also, in many applications there is a fat, bright white top bar which does not seem to respect the system's dark mode settings.
Ya, firefox could definitely work on their device support, specially making websites appear better in linux based OS.
@Not_Oles said:
Something I haven't heard about Firefox is how and when and who on the Firefox team is going to continue maintenance of Manifest V2 after Google drops it. Thus I don't understand how Firefox could be a long term solution to the departure of Manifest V2 at Google. Hence, for ad blocking, my new interest in Brave's rust based ad blocker which does not at all depend on V2.
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I use uBlock Origin every day. Also, I have been deeply, deeply dependent on Chrome's HIgh Contrast Accessibility Extension, which, along with uBlock Origin, also is disappearing from Chrome when V2 dies.
For balance, it's important to say something in favor of the security reasons for deprecating V2.
Well, once V2 is deprecated and DNS based ad blockers no longer works, it'll be up to us to not "look" at ads
@Not_Oles said:
One of the things I really like about my Chromebook is that it gives me an inexpensive, low maintenance tool that I can use to escape to the wide internet. Maybe I have been way too lazy in embracing my Chromebook locally. Maybe I should run something more simple than Chrome OS and fully instead of partly open source.
Personally, I use a android tablet for browsing when I dont feel like sitting on the desk. However that comes with the issue of android firefox browser not behaving like the windows program and thus websites are not rendered the same even with "desktop" mode turned on. Recently I have been getting around it by using a RDP app to connect to my locally running windows server, but that's a badaid rather then a full time solution...
@somik Thanks for the advice about V2 deprecation as well as the fine view of Times Square, which I well remember!
There is another lesser known but still great view of New York City from the observation deck on the roof of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal on the Staten Island side. It's a lot of fun to ride the ferry across from Manhattan together with a few friends and a picnic lunch or dinner. There is nice seating! You can relax, eat, and talk while watching the perfect view of lower Manhattan! The view is great during the day, and spectacular after dark! Then, since you can see the ferries coming in, it's easy just to go downstairs and hop aboard for the return trip when the time is right.
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Glad to see you! Thanks for your help!
If you don't mind my asking, and -- for sure -- nothing against either Firefox or uBlock Origin -- what's your take on Brave Browser?
I've enjoyed Firefox off and on for years, but never tried Brave until recently. In my wonderful Chromebook, both Firefox and Brave run inside an LXC container. The container has a graphical display mechanism that I haven't studied up on -- the display works, although it sometimes seems to render a little differently. There can be some stuttering. Also, in many applications there is a fat, bright white top bar which does not seem to respect the system's dark mode settings.
Something I haven't heard about Firefox is how and when and who on the Firefox team is going to continue maintenance of Manifest V2 after Google drops it. Thus I don't understand how Firefox could be a long term solution to the departure of Manifest V2 at Google. Hence, for ad blocking, my new interest in Brave's rust based ad blocker which does not at all depend on V2.
I use uBlock Origin every day. Also, I have been deeply, deeply dependent on Chrome's HIgh Contrast Accessibility Extension, which, along with uBlock Origin, also is disappearing from Chrome when V2 dies.
For balance, it's important to say something in favor of the security reasons for deprecating V2.
One of the things I really like about my Chromebook is that it gives me an inexpensive, low maintenance tool that I can use to escape to the wide internet. Maybe I have been way too lazy in embracing my Chromebook locally. Maybe I should run something more simple than Chrome OS and fully instead of partly open source.
Thanks again @somik!
I hope everyone gets the servers they want!
I initially switched from chrome to brave browser however I was still getting ads with it so stopped using it. Other then that, it's a fine browser so give it a try.
Ya, firefox could definitely work on their device support, specially making websites appear better in linux based OS.
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Well, once V2 is deprecated and DNS based ad blockers no longer works, it'll be up to us to not "look" at ads
Personally, I use a android tablet for browsing when I dont feel like sitting on the desk. However that comes with the issue of android firefox browser not behaving like the windows program and thus websites are not rendered the same even with "desktop" mode turned on. Recently I have been getting around it by using a RDP app to connect to my locally running windows server, but that's a badaid rather then a full time solution...
If you can’t be kind, at least be vague.
@somik Thanks for the advice about V2 deprecation as well as the fine view of Times Square, which I well remember!
There is another lesser known but still great view of New York City from the observation deck on the roof of the Staten Island Ferry Terminal on the Staten Island side. It's a lot of fun to ride the ferry across from Manhattan together with a few friends and a picnic lunch or dinner. There is nice seating! You can relax, eat, and talk while watching the perfect view of lower Manhattan! The view is great during the day, and spectacular after dark! Then, since you can see the ferries coming in, it's easy just to go downstairs and hop aboard for the return trip when the time is right.
I hope everyone gets the servers they want!